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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NJ high school teacher charged with punching girl in head
The 68-year-old teacher, Joseph Mingoia, of Bayonne, was arrested days after trying to break up a student fight, during which he allegedly struck a female teen.
China floods NJ with dangerous products banned in their own country
A retired law enforcement collective is pressing for more federal resources to try and help stem the flood of illegal, dangerous vape products being marketed to kids.
Making it easier to beat NJ governor’s wife could cost taxpayers a lot, county reps say
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim is suing to get rid of the county line grouping on primary ballots — which Atlantic County officials said could wind up being a big expense for counties.
Officials release plan for NJ landfill, which has been extra repulsive
Monmouth County officials said Waste Management has started work to ease strong odors coming from the landfill in Tinton Falls.
Major renovation and construction begins at Metlife Stadium in NJ
After being awarded eight 2026 matches, including the FIFA World Cup final, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is undergoing some major demolition and renovations.
Attention shoppers: NJ getting a new Target with new design
Target is opening its newest NJ store in a retail plaza that also will offer a ShopRite, Shack Shack, Chipotle, Honeygrow and much more.
NJ woman killed boyfriend as he tried to get her into a rehab facility
Tina C. Lewis, of Mount Holly, was sentenced to prison, after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the Mays Landing death of Craig Everett.
After massive brawl at NJ youth wrestling match, 4 adults arrested
A Montague woman is charged with aggravated assault, while three men face disorderly conduct after an adult fight at a youth tournament in Warren County.
Highly contagious virus with nasty symptoms spreads in NJ
The entire Northeast region is seeing a high number of norovirus outbreaks, according to the CDC in February 2024.
NJ school band director accused of molesting student at school
Kurt Zimmermann was band director for the Westwood Regional School District. He faces several charges, in connection with sexual contact that police say happened years earlier.
Major NJ companies announce hundreds of layoffs this year
Prudential Financial, Ashley Stewart and Fresh Pro led the pack of companies laying off workers in New Jersey — while a grocer also was closing a store to make way for housing.
These NJ Shore towns are getting millions to spend on their boardwalks
New Jersey has announced 18 Shore towns that are splitting $100 million in boardwalk preservation grants, using federal funding.