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
State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-146, announced that a number of fire and EMS companies in his district have been awarded nearly $190K in grants.
The new COVID-19 testing site will open on Feb. 14 in the Station Square Shops located at 318 Pennbrook Parkway in Lansdale.
The thief was wearing a very distinctive, brightly colored jacket when he stole $1,800 worth of personal care and pharmacy items from Giant.
Steve Colsher put up a Facebook post in late January praising Bergin's Chocolates and urging patronage at the business. It went viral.
The thief held a flashlight in his mouth as he rummaged through a resident's vehicle, which was parked in the victim's driveway.
Pennsylvania State Police ruled the death of a woman found deceased on the Turnpike this past weekend a suicide.
The restaurant said the naked imagery, appearing in a magazine that hit stands last week, was a "devastating" mistake.
Donna Laansma, 57, of Bucks County, is charged with embezzling $1.8 million from the Horsham business where she was financial controller.
State Reps. Joe Ciresi and Melissa Shusterman have introduced legislation exempting at-home COVID-19 tests from the state's sales tax.
The wife of injured Hatboro Officer Ryan Allen has started a GoFundMe to help raise money for in-home care when he is discharged.
Christian Giles, 27, of New York, was one of three people wanted in connection with a Lower Moreland bank fraud. He turned himself in Tues.
Richard Alan Beener, 61, of the Mont Clare section of Upper Providence Township was found guilty during a trial of underage sex assault.
Edward Dyson, Jr., 42, of Lansdale, will spend between four and eight years in prison after pleading guilty in connection with a bat attack.
Arcadia University has an agreement of sale to buy the former Bishop McDevitt High School property from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Keith Choice, 31, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police Tuesday. He was wanted for a '19 Montco shooting.
A group of juveniles attacked a victim recently near the Lower Moreland High School. It was reported that a racial slur may have been used.
Drivers are warned to expect possible delays starting Wednesday morning as utility crews perform roadwork on Whitemarsh Township streets.
Lansdale police officials & State Rep. Steve Malagari recently attended the 100th birthday celebration for a Elm Terrace Gardens resident.
Tori Yorgey, the reporter hit by a car during an on-air segment, is a Plymouth Meeting native who graduated from Penn State University.
State Rep. Todd Stephens, R-151, praised in part, and chastised, in part, new House district maps adopted by a reapportionment commission.
