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.
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The award, which comes from Genesis Rehab Services, goes to Lyne Alvarez, who has worked at Elm Terrace Gardens for more than 12 years.
Patti Donofrio, with the most votes in the Colonial School Board race, was not there to be sworn into office in early Dec. Vacancy exists.
Suspects have been breaking into vehicles during the overnight hours and rummaging through personal belongings.
The move comes at the recommendation of the school district's pandemic team. The change would be staggered depending upon grade level.
Police say the burglars appear to target homes that appear as though they're unoccupied.
The work to replace the aging cast iron water main will begin Dec. 17 with an expected completion sometime in April 2022.
Jackson Allen, the young son of injured Hatboro officer Ryan Allen, got a surprise visit from a procession of emergency vehicles and Santa.
The pharmacy held one of its 'super hero' mass vaccine clinics for children ages 5 to 11 this past weekend at North Penn High School.
Officer David Hancock died while apprehending a suspect 45 years ago Saturday. He was the first Montgomery Township cop killed on duty.
Matt and Sandy McHugh also run a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness of pediatric cancer.
Masks will soon only be required in schools when the community is in 'substantial' or 'high' COVID transmission, not across the board.
The review comes after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently tossed the Wolf administration's blanket statewide mask policy in schools.
The money comes from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is administered through the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget.
Elm Terrace Gardens is a nonprofit, continuing care retirement community in Lansdale. It plans to renovate and expand.
Christopher Malone, 57, faces charges including aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
Hatboro-Horsham administrators said a graffiti message referencing a possible school shooting at "HHS" referred to an out-of-state school.
The New York Times profiled Montgomery County's leader as the "anti-Dr. Oz" in the high profile 2022 U.S. Senate race.
The grant was awarded to Penn State Abington through a program that was started back in 2015. It is open to students with financial burden.
Franconia Township police say that a reported threat at Souderton Area High School was unfounded.
The threat came on the same day that Springfield Township police arrested a high-schooler for reportedly making terroristic threats.
