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
Trappe Fire Co. returned to service Monday two weeks after the death of Chief Branden Sisca, who died while on duty as a police trooper.
The Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1.57 million was sold last Friday at the Giant Food Stores location on Cowpath Road in Hatfield Township.
Andre Kenney Mark Green, of Fort Washington, was arrested Friday and charged in connection with shootings on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Horsham Police Department says that some of its officers will spend time in school autism support classrooms to learn about autism.
Jill Dennin, a Democrat running for PA Senate in western Montgomery County, got more than double the required signatures to be on ballot.
Volunteer Medical Service Corps. of Lansdale and Souderton Community Ambulance have partnered to improve EMS coverage in the region.
Fire crews in eastern Montgomery County worked on a residential blaze last Wednesday and Friday. Nobody was reported to have been injured.
Cedar Road between Jenkintown Road and Fox Chase Road in Abington Township will close starting next Monday for gas main installation.
Remy Goforth, of Erdenheim, turns 5 in April. He won a contest to be 'manager for a day' at the Plymouth Meeting Legoland Discovery Center.
Richard Ricardo Plummer, 43, of Lansdale, has been arrested and charged with allegedly raping his female neighbor during a get together.
Upper Moreland Township police say a man has been arrested after posing as an employee of a local Walmart before stealing electronics.
Rasheen Mainor, 21, of Philadelphia, will spend more than 11 years behind bars for committing a carjacking and armed robbery.
A fire was reported at a home on the 100 block of Academy Road in Hatboro early Friday morning. Occupants had to be evacuated from the home.
Police in Montgomery County say that even hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius are subject to catalytic converter theft.
Criminal charges were initially filed back in 2013, but were later dropped after that alleged victim died from an overdose.
Pennsylvania EMS agencies have a short time to complete online certification making them eligible to receive COVID-19 grant dollars.
News reports and court records show a Lansdale man is awaiting arraignment on criminal charges relating to an apparent standoff with cops.
Social media was buzzing with reports of a possible shooting at the Willow Grove Park Mall Wednesday. Police said gun accidentally went off.
Abington Police Lt. Tom Scott is leaving the department after 25 years. He was recently named the new chief in Jenkintown Borough.
Montgomery County was listed number three out of 25 Pennsylvania counties in a list compiled by Stacker on best places to retire in PA.
