Matteo Iadonisi
Born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey, Matteo has deep roots planted on both sides of the Delaware River.
Matteo started making home videos when he was just 10 years old. He then went hands-on with media production at Paul VI High School and Rowan University, where he earned two bachelor's degrees.
Before joining 6abc, Matteo was the Production Director at Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM. Since then, he has been an Action News intern, associate producer, tour guide, and now Community Journalist.
Since 2019, Matteo has produced over 1,200 human-interest stories. As both a videographer and editor, he stays behind the camera in order to empower members of the community to have their own voices heard.
Matteo shares a passion for videography and storytelling with his brother, Nick Iadonisi. In 2023, Nick joined the Action News family as a fellow Community Journalist! The brothers continue to make home videos in their free time and frequently share tips and tricks of the trade.
Matteo and Nick's father was an Italian immigrant and guitarist who formed the local wedding band, Adonis, and performed for three decades alongside their mother, who was the lead singer. They lived the 'American Dream' and always fostered their children's interests so they could pursue their own.
The storytellers who never left home have reached every corner of the tri-state area and each story has touched their hearts in return!
Matteo's Stories
Church grows food in backyard garden to feed Norristown community
Father Bob Gross, his parishioners, and school students work together to grow thousands of pounds of food for people in need.
Childhood friends team up in 'Ridley Park Wiffle Ball League'
The members of Ridley Park Wiffle Ball League may have grown up, but they've never grown out of the sport that brought them all together.
'Teachers Teammates' helps teachers cut cost of school supplies
Raelyn Harman founded 'Teachers' Teammates' to help educators have more supplies in the classroom and more money in their pockets.
Student-led farm grows affordable food for Reading residents
It's a farm-to-table phenomenon at Bog Turtle Creek Farm, where Alvernia University students make a difference for residents in Reading.
College student takes a creative stand against bullying
Rowan University student Vaniece Washington is using her creative writing and filmmaking talents to take a stand against bullying.
'Tomato Day' puts twist on New Jersey's iconic produce
Tomato baskets, tomato bisque, and even tomato beer were all on the menu at today's edition of the Burlington County Farmers Market.
'Air Fest' makes landing in Cape May County this weekend
Families can experience life-sized military history at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum.
Pa. man devotes 50 years to uplifting Norristown neighborhood
Whether he was teaching students or feeding families, Joe Maccolini never strayed too far from his Norristown neighborhood over the past half-century.
NJ family brings out the 'Heart of Surfing' for those with disabilities
Cindy & Bob Fertsch keep their son's memory alive by helping children and adults with disabilities ride the waves.
12-year-old starts lawn care business in Mercer County, New Jersey
12-year-old James Gould always helped neighbors tidy up their lawns. But he figured the grass would be greener if he could turn it into a business.