Well before becoming a digital reporter, content creator and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, Erin Vogt's journalism roots began with faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. The lifelong Jersey Girl has more than 20 years in radio news and has received both an NJSPJ award and a team-won Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee and is a fan of the beach and karma.
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Catholic hospital in NJ to merge with major healthcare system
A merger between Saint Peter's Healthcare System and Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is on the horizon, pending approvals from state and federal officials, as well as the Catholic church.
All the New Jersey connections in this year’s Super Bowl LVIII
At least three NFL pros in this year's Chiefs-49ers matchup were Rutgers Scarlet Knights — while another is a Trenton native who played for Penn State.
NJ gets sent bias complaint, after teen kept from school basketball game over hairstyle
South Orange-Maplewood school officials filed a bias complaint, after a high school athlete was briefly kept from playing due to her hairstyle. It's a style protected from racial discrimination by state law.
NJ drag brunch prompts backlash — and new support for local bar
A brunch event called "Pork roll, eggs and queens" was targeted by an online blogger for allowing children to attend — to which the Ocean County restaurant notes, families can make their own decisions.
Step into The Sopranos’ world: A guided tour of NJ show locations
Explore iconic locations of The Sopranos on a guided tour in NJ celebrating the series' 25th anniversary.
Is it illegal in NJ to smoke in cars with child passengers?
Here is the latest on whether it is legal to smoke or vape around child passengers in cars in NJ.
Real Housewife hubby, Joe Gorga, tossed out by NJ wrestling ref
The cast member of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" has been known for his temper — and an angry outburst at his teen son's NJ school wrestling match was no exception.
NJ school district added to federal investigations over discrimination
A federal investigation has been launched into Newark Public Schools, stemming from discrimination involving shared ancestry.
NJ storm aftermath: See flooding in Manville, Lodi, Seaside Park, more
Police in New Jersey communities urged residents to be aware of continued flooding, nearly a day after the latest storm arrived to soak the state.
NJ is offering $3.7M to communities to help fight the Spotted Lanternfly
New Jersey earmarks $3.7 million to combat the spotted lanternfly population. Counties and towns can apply for funds to battle the pests with qualified plans.
The 30 best — and 30 worst — public schools in New Jersey
The state’s latest education “report cards” for schools reflect a gradual return to normal from the height of the pandemic, a New Jersey 101.5 review last year of the data revealed.
Storms reveal ‘ghost railroad tracks’ at NJ beach
Higbee Beach in Cape May has the remnants of a more than 100-year old rail line, which resurface depending on tides and beach erosion.