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 reaches legal cannabis high: Over 100 dispensaries open for business
Nearly all spots with legal cannabis in NJ are open to adult-use recreational sales, nearly two years since the state expanded beyond medical marijuana.
Empty NJ store will be new site of discount designer chain
New Jersey has a handful of the Nordstrom Rack stores that offer designer goods at discounted prices — the newest will open in a former Bed Bath & Beyond storefront.
NJ town will have cops crack down on youth vaping
Howell township is focusing on retailers still stocking illegal, flavored pods for e-cigarette devices, as well as a public smoking ban with fines.
Latest hot real-estate trend in NJ gets scooped up by big families
There is a continued high demand for houses already equipped for multiple generations of NJ families — between older children, parents and grandparents living under the same roof.
NJ takes action on ‘pervy teacher’ who posted lewd classroom selfies
The Ocean County educator was suspended without pay, since school officials were alerted to the publicly posted photos.
NJ fast food: We found the best app deals to save you money
A roundup of New Jersey's favorite quick food and drink spots, and what you can score through their respective, free rewards clubs.
NJ driver’s decades of recklessness before latest crash that paralyzed mom
A woman is wheelchair-bound after a 2020 crash in which William Andujar was drunk and using methadone. He has a long history of driving offenses— but could face a short prison term.
Juvenile driver faces upgraded charges after killing NJ mom
Dymond Fryson was driving home, when a young driver plowed into her SUV. She died the next day — the juvenile ran, but was later arrested.
Popular NJ Shore area brewery gives update on its big change
The longtime brewery shares a look at its bigger, new location that will allow "triple" production and private party space.
Good news for NJ youth baseball club sued by wealthy neighbors
A lawsuit was filed by homeowners against Bernards Township and the youth baseball program run by Ridge Baseball Club.
Dangerous toxin in ground raises alarm at NJ public school district
Federal officials alerted Trenton school officials about elevated lead levels in soil at one site, due to the area's history of pottery factories.
Basketball incident over hair beads ‘not bias’ says NJSIAA; school district disagrees
Following the NJSIAA report on the Columbia-Caldwell game January 4, South Orange-Maplewood school officials say they are disappointed and disagree with findings.