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
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital was recognized for providing Age Friendly Care, an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation.
Recreational fires burning in outdoor pits are now allowed within Abington Township as long as they conform with local code regulations.
The team of local officers, dubbed ALL IN FOR 37K1, was named 'team of the year' during last week's annual Brad Fox Day 2022 5K race event.
John William Coleman was convicted during a bench trial at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court of numerous child porn possession counts.
The pro-choice rally came after a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision was leaked regarding the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Edward Elvin, 65, of Lower Providence, is being charged with hundreds of child porn possession counts. A previous similar case is pending.
Abington Township Police say a man was arrested after he threatened Willow Grove Park Mall security with a weapon and then fled the scene.
Joseph Barnshaw, 73, died at home Monday. He was both a dedicated volunteer firefighter and a deputy sheriff of Montgomery County.
Republican Joe Gale, a member of Montgomery County's three-member board of commissioners, is running for governor of Pennsylvania.
Bill Seedes is receiving the Patriot Award due to his support of employees who serve in the United States military.
Roy D. Hanshaw, Sr., of Oreland, Pa., passed away at 95. The longtime Montco resident was a former Springfield Township commissioner.
Burglars ransacked a home in Lower Moreland Township and local police are searching for the perpetrators.
A team of officers stopped two men trying to steal from an unoccupied church building. They were honored for their actions this week.
Two Penn State Abington students & a faculty member were recently featured in a news segment about mental health following athlete suicides.
Police in Upper Merion Township said an incident of police impersonation took place on April 21 not far from the King of Prussia mall.
Black bear sightings occurred last week in both Plymouth Township and Montgomery Township in Montgomery County.
The men were located by cops at a Wawa after they said they ran out of gas. Officers gave them a ride back to their car and arrested them.
Word on what sparked the telephone pole fire Monday morning was not yet publicized. Drivers were warned about road closures.
Conor Lamb, a western Pa. Democrat seeking a U.S. Senate seat, visited the Operating Engineers Hall in Fort Washington on Sunday.
Former PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane has turned herself in after a Montco judge issued a bench warrant for her arrest.
