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 liquor license laws get first massive overhaul in nearly 100 years
New Jersey's liquor license laws are getting a much-needed update under legislation finally signed by Governor Phil Murphy. The changes include relief for NJ breweries and distilleries.
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.
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 losing another longtime craft brewery, this time over landlord fight
After nearly 10 years, Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing would be closing down after February. The brewery owner said their landlord refused to negotiate a lease extension.
NJ man accused of stealing $1.6M from low-income housing complex owner he worked for
John O’Donnell, of Scotch Plains, is charged with stealing over $1.6 million from a Long Branch low-income housing complex where he worked as CFO.
New Jersey city is first in the state to lower voting age to 16 for School Board Elections
Newark has become the first municipality in New Jersey to lower the voting age to sixteen in school board elections, amid a strong campaign by youth advocates.
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.
NJ man beaten to death, housemate arrested in Monmouth County
George L. Mott III, of Marlboro, died very early on New Year's Day — Carl A. Richards has been accused of killing the 64-year-old man.
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.
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.
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.
Outbreaks hospitalizing children: NJ health officials calmly on guard
Clusters of pneumonia hospitalizations among child patients in other countries have health officials on guard in New Jersey.