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
'Bringing Hope Home' helps 10,000th family fight cancer
Paul Isenberg is 'Bringing Hope Home' for families fighting cancer in memory of his wife, who passed away at the age of 39.
NJ woman makes crafts to 'Light the Path' through dark times
Allyson Averell is hoping her tiny trinkets can 'Light the Path' for those in addiction recovery, foster care, and beyond.
Restored theater celebrates 100 years in Montgomery County
Ed Buchinski purchased and restored this historic movie theater, allowing new audiences to experience a century-old charm.
Adaptive athletes show off unique abilities at golf championship
Avid golfer Andrew Austen, who was born with one arm, takes big swings at any obstacles he faces in life and on the green.
Newly-opened 'Gazzo's' cheesesteak shop champions charitable causes
The brothers-in-law who run Gazzo's Steaks cooked up a creative fundraiser to support the Transplant Alliance Foundation in Pottstown, Pa.
Discover the lives of early German settlers at Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center
At Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsylvania's early German heritage comes to life through pristinely-preserved relics.
Broken and used bicycles get their 'Second Wind' thanks to nonprofit
Zac Gery's backyard full of bicycles is making a big difference for people in Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
80-year-old 'Mom' cares for homeless men in Philadelphia
Cecelia Robinson treats the men at St. John's Hospice like her own children, helping them transition into the next chapter of their lives.
'Troll Trek' takes you on a hunt for public art in Burlington County
There's a treasure map of trolls hidden throughout Burlington County. And if you're up for the challenge, you can find them all.
Pa. mom turns diagnosis into determination to help those with disabilities
Victoria Nedza endured physical challenges for decades before learning she has Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Now, she is advocating for others.