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
Philly woman with cerebral palsy helps others live independently
Michelle Pfeffer works at Inglis, which serves people with disabilities. Among its residents are the Lincolns, who met and got married there.
Karate-loving twins raise funds for Warminster Food Bank
Weston and Shane Fox helped to feed people in need during their journey to become junior black belts.
Delaware woman is turning vacant homes into affordable housing
Charly Bass-Davis found the blueprint for transforming abandoned and damaged buildings into affordable housing in Wilmington.
Corvette club celebrates 50 years of cars and camaraderie in Delaware
They come for the Corvettes and stay for the people. The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware first roared its engines in 1973.
'Harlem Lacrosse' helps students achieve goals on and off the field
Siena Childs grew up playing lacrosse and now inspires the next generation through the 'Harlem Lacrosse' program.
Gentile's Market worker celebrates 70 years serving Delaware County
"I love it, and I love it, and I love it." Joe Gentile shows no signs of slowing down after 70 years serving fresh produce to families in Delaware County.
Traumatic brain injury survivor dances down road to recovery
Natanya Sortland's life changed when she had a stroke and then a traumatic brain injury. The Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her recover.
50-year teacher & Lehigh Valley Math Team score championship victory
As he prepares to retire from 50 years of teaching, Don Davis is celebrating a big win with the members of his Lehigh Valley Math Team.
South Jersey couple lives 'the sweet life' serving Italian gelato
Nick and Kim Corso opened 'Dolce Vita Gelateria' to share the secrets they've discovered about Italian gelato with the South Jersey community.
Accordion aficionados gather in Philadelphia area this weekend
The annual American Accordionists' Association festival returns to Conshohocken for the weekend of July 12th.