Jen is a seasoned radio veteran with more than 30 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and morning show co-host. She has been at NJ 101.5 since 2016 as a news anchor and digital content writer. Before that, Jen was a traffic reporter at Total/Shadow Traffic, a business news anchor at The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, a morning show co-host on 106.3 GROCK, 95.9 The Rat, 92.7 WOBM, 100.1 WJRZ and Q104.3 in New York City, and a morning show producer on Z100. She is also a voiceover artist and an announcer for Tournament of Bands high school marching band competitions. Jen lives at the Jersey Shore and mostly enjoys writing stories about animals.
Jen Ursillo
NJ expert’s warning for parents and stores about new makeup trend
A Rutgers mental health expert has some advice for parents and beauty stores about the latest makeup trend that's affecting young children.
NJ university has become the largest nursing program in the state
With more than 1,800 students enrolled, one New Jersey university has the largest nursing program in the state.
NJ mammography bus hopes to address breast cancer inequalities
University Hospital in Newark has launched the Mammography in Motion bus with the hope of addressing the high rate of breast cancer in the community, especially among black women.
NJ couple charged with running illegal weed operation in home
A Lacey Township couple has been arrested and charged with running a marijuana operation in their home, as well as weapons offenses, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
A delicious coffee and doughnut marriage is coming to NJ
McDonald's will start selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its restaurants nationwide, including New Jersey by the end of 2026.
Bald eagles in New Jersey have a new threat
While New Jersey's bald eagle population has rebounded over the past few decades, there is a new threat that could endanger their numbers.
Thousands of cherry blossoms are about to bloom in one NJ park
The 48th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park, Newark will take place April 6-14, with thousands of cherry trees in full bloom.
Explore 12 of the most beautiful butterfly gardens in NJ
It's not called The Garden State for nothing so be sure to check out these beautiful butterfly gardens in New Jersey this spring and summer.
See a balls of leaves in trees in NJ? Probably not a bird’s nest
You may think it's a bird's nest high up in New Jersey trees, but some parks specialists have set the record straight.
2 infants surrendered at NJ Safe Haven sites so far this year
So far in 2024, two healthy newborns have been surrendered at NJ Safe Haven sites, according to officials at the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
Have ‘cocktails with presidents’ at this NJ shore resort
To honor its rich presidential history, Congress Hall in Cape May is hosting a deluxe "Cocktails with the Presidents" package until the end of April.
Scary cancer news in NJ for people in their 40s
The American Cancer Society said colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and second in women under the age of 50 years old.