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.
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Montgomery County D.A. is investigating a possible murder after a woman's body was found in Lower Providence. Upper Darby PD has suspect.
“Mother Nature, she can get really mad at you really quick." One local man in the tornado's path recounts how he and his family survived.
Occupants were able to escape their home unharmed Wednesday when the structure caught fire. Fire crews worked for five hours on the blaze.
Abington High School senior Lorraine Praeger was named Student of the Month at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove.
The office of State Sen. Katie Muth, D-44, is co-hosting an e-recycling event and food drive this Sunday at the Greater Phila. Expo Center.
David H. Allshouse, III, 28, of Lower Frederick, waived his preliminary hearing this week. He will face child porn and other charges.
State Rep. Todd Stephens is asking the PA Emergency Management Agency to open a disaster recovery center in Upper Dublin and Horsham.
Kyle Russell, Willow Grove native and Milton Hershey School senior, studied business and finance this summer at the Hershey Trust Co.
The Plymouth Township Council honored fallen police officer Brad Fox during Tuesday's meeting. The police chief spoke about Fox's sacrifice.
Fire crews in Upper Gwynedd were battling a house fire early Wednesday afternoon, according to public safety social media posts.
"Every sexual assault kit is more than a number – it is the face of an individual who lived through hell and deserves justice."
David Stewart Winter of Hatboro, has been arraigned on child porn charges. He faces 100 felony counts and has been ordered to stand trial.
One hundred percent of Penn State Abington administrators are vaccinated against COVID-19. Majority of other staff and students are as well.
A nationwide run to benefit the military and first responders will be passing through Montgomery County Tuesday evening.
A few Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School students raised money this past weekend to help with storm damage remediation in Upper Dublin.
Stakeholders involved in the ongoing planning of the Liberty Bell Trail expansion will host an open house in October in Upper Gwynedd.
Horsham residents with Hurricane Ida debris can place items out for collection in the township on Wednesday. More collections to follow.
A comprehensive plan steering committee meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lower Providence is working on its 10-year plan.
If you see a slow, unmarked car driving through the neighborhood Tuesday and Wednesday, fear not ... it's just a PECO meter reader.
High schoolers are set to return in-person 9/27; Ft. Washington Elementary scheduled for 9/21 return. Hurricane Ida damaged both buildings.
