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
Pa. man battling cancer finds joy being Santa's 'special helper'
Fred Amatucci may be battling breast cancer, but that doesn't stop him from helping Santa Claus come to town in Delaware County.
Teen twins create 'Duo for Diapers' to help families in need
18-year-olds Jack and Red Thomas created 'Duo for Diapers' to help families with small children gain access to one of the most essential expenses.
Pa. marathon runner answers the call to be a stem cell donor
Physician assistant Morgan Leh's path to becoming a stem cell donor had its own twists and turns.
Pa. teachers bring 'Lending Library with Love' bookmobile to Malvern
The 'Lending Library with Love' is a traveling bookmobile created by teachers trying to make a difference outside of the classroom.
Philly gardener spends over 30 years growing 'Glenwood Green Acres'
Darlene Marcus carries on her grandfather's gardening tradition in hopes that 'Glenwood Green Acres' will keep growing for generations to come.
Pa. principal brings the elf on her shelf to life for students
Principal Sara Rattigan and her elf friend, 'Peppermint Pixie,' are always wrapped up in holiday hijinks at A.M. Kulp Elementary School.
100-year-old former nurse continues to donate blood to American Red Cross
Blanche McKee had a long career as a nurse, but continues to help save lives by donating blood to the American Red Cross.
Teenagers are building an airplane from scratch in NJ aviation program
Students have their sights set on the sky when they join the Teen Aviation of New Jersey Aircraft Build Program.
'Crayons for Courts': South Jersey teen makes life more colorful for kids in the courtroom
Andrew Passalacqua created 'Crayons for Courts' to donate coloring supplies to children whose families are in the Camden County court system.
South Jersey town reconstructs monument for all veterans
After years of wear and tear, a 1950s-era veterans' monument in Elmer, New Jersey, has been replaced with one that will last for generations.