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
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.
15 of the best bakeries in NJ for Irish soda bread
These are 15 of the best bakeries in New Jersey to buy freshly made Irish soda bread.
NJ animal sanctuary issues an urgent plea to the public
The Graceful Farm Sanctuary is desperate for a new home and needs the public's help to raise the necessary funds.
NJ school district calls early dismissal over fears of solar eclipse
The Livingston Public Schools District has announced it will have an early dismissal on Monday, April 8, so unsupervised students don't risk damaging their eyes during the solar eclipse.
Free recycling buckets available again to residents of this NJ county
Mercer County has ordered more
The 20 largest cities in New Jersey — then and now
How have the top 20 largest New Jersey cities changed over the years?
NJ Transit plushies raise thousands to care for a famous NJ bull
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett took a ride to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Wantage to present the founder with a $10,000 check from the sale of its plush animals to help care for Ricardo, the bull.
A warning to NJ drivers who use car safety technology
New AAA research finds that backing systems designed to help prevent crashes especially ones involving children and cross-traffic are not foolproof.
15 restaurants in NJ serving the best spaghetti & meatballs
Here are 15 New Jersey restaurants that serve up the best spaghetti and meatballs.