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
South Philadelphia student makes school history with scholarship to Yale University
18-year-old Dexter Resta, the oldest of five raised by a single mom, is the first student in his school's history to earn a full ride to Yale University
Philadelphia teen makes tributes to lives cut short on 'Philly Angelsss' Instagram page
Kameenah Bronzell posts tributes to lost loved ones like her own brother, whose life was cut short due to gun violence.
PCOM doctor gives students an inside look at the healthcare industry
Dr. Peter Bidey has invited students from his alma mater to get an inside look at what it's like to be a family medicine physician.
Philadelphia mom who had 3 miscarriages wants you to 'Wear Orange' for infertility awareness
Michelle Schneider, a proud mom with another baby on the way, is spreading the word about how to get involved during National Infertility Awareness week.
Military Basketball Association brings camaraderie & competition to Philadelphia
Army veteran Mike Myers turned his pain from PTSD into a passion to bring military members together on the basketball court.
Temple student recognized for activism against sexual assault
Ray Epstein, the president of Temple's 'Student Activists Against Sexual Assault,' turned her own personal pain into fuel to help others.
Pa. paraplegic aims to help others get back in the driver's seat
A Philadelphia mom created the Mobility Freedom Foundation to help those with disabilities get their driver's license and adaptive vehicles.
Pa. world-traveling photographer puts spotlight on deforestation
Amie Potsic, a Chester County mom and world-traveling photographer, is capturing the issue of deforestation with her own unique lens.
NJ softball league celebrates 70 years of inspiring girls
The Barrington Girls Softball League has introduced kids to the sport for 70 years, with some returning as coaches and parents.
U.S. Marine surprises little sister at school in Huntingdon Valley, PA
During a break from his deployment in Okinawa, Japan, U.S. Marine Hector Aviles gave his little sister a surprise to remember.