Jon Campisi is a seasoned journalist who has written for weekly and daily newspapers, as well as online media outlets.
He recently returned to Patch, and journalism in general, after having spent some time working in both the communications sphere and the legal world.
From 2010 to 2011, Jon worked as the first-ever editor of the then-newly-launched Chestnut Hill Patch, before moving over to edit the Roxborough Patch, covering an area of Northwest Philly that he had previously covered for another community news publication.
Jon, a Philadelphia native, is passionate about hyperlocal news, and prides himself on covering news and events that are important to those who live and work in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Interesting things of note: in addition to his passion for journalism, Jon also has a keen interest in the legal world, and possesses his paralegal certificate. He worked for a number of years as a legal news reporter, and also spent some time in a law firm setting working as a paralegal. He is fascinated by court proceedings, lawyer sparring and the lawmaking process in general.
Jon also loves dogs, and is a nature enthusiast who tries to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
You can contact Jon by emailing him at: jon.campisi@patch.com
The Girard Point Bridge on I-95 in Philadelphia was slated as being one of the bridges planned for tolling under an initiative by Gov. Wolf.
Gov. Tom Wolf was at Manor College in Jenkintown Wednesday to tout the school's digital literacy program as good employment preparation.
Geonattan Fabiani, 32, of Philadelphia, was given a sentence of time already served plus a stint of probation for trying to lure a teen boy.
Tracy Pennycuick, a Republican state representative, won her party's nomination to succeed incumbent Bob Mensch in the 24th Sen. District.
Former school board member Jill Dennin, a western Montco Democrat, won her party's nomination for the 24th Senatorial District.
Norristown's Greg Scott, a former magisterial district judge, is the Democratic nominee for the newly created 54th Legislative District.
Josh Shapiro, the current Pennsylvania attorney general running for governor, secured the Democratic nomination. He ran unopposed.
Some of the candidates looking to succeed retiring State Sen. Bob Mensch were out in the district speaking with voters Tuesday.
Candidates seeking to represent PA's newly created 54th Legislative District were out at the polls Tuesday meeting with voters.
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Shapiro has tested positive for COVID-19, his campaign announced on primary election day morning.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 17 in Pennsylvania. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 17 in Pennsylvania. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.
The Methacton School District said any activities planned for after 2:30 p.m. Monday would be cancelled due to a severe storm forecast.
Abington School District administrators said students would be let out one hour early Monday because of the severe weather forecast.
In addition to an earlier dismissal Monday, the Hatboro-Horsham School District has also cancelled all after school activities and sports.
Kelly Dittman, of Glenside, Pa., who has a 13-month-old daughter, pumps extra breastmilk to donate to mothers during the formula shortage.
Shane Popiny, 13, who has cerebral palsy and Autism, runs a candle making business, which will soon have a location in Lansdale, Montco.
Supporters of U.S. Sen. candidate John Fetterman mingled at Imprint Beer Co. Friday evening in Hatfield after an event cancellation.
Abington Township Police are telling homeowners to be vigilant in the wake of a handful of recent residential burglaries.
The 37-year-old Philadelphia man was taken into custody after police say he slammed his vehicle into a cop car after being suspected of DUI.
