Proud Jersey Girl Erin Vogt’s first reporting gig involved her Fisher Price tape recorder. As a wife and momma of two kiddies, she firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. A fan of the beach, Dave Grohl and karma, in no particular order.
Erin Vogt
Fishermen snag 500-pound shark off Sandy Hook — Holy mackerel!
The massive catch — nearly 8 feet long — still falls short of the NJ record.
These NJ towns say ‘No’ to legal marijuana — Updated list, August 2019
Even as the state burned out on legalizing recreational pot in March, the effort continues to spark local marijuana bans. Here's a full list.
Best free NJ spraygrounds and splash pads this summer
Keep cool with the kiddos while saving some cash. Here's the latest on free water fun around the Garden State.
Rabid raccoon bit woman at Cheesequake State Park, officials say
A positive rabies test was confirmed a week after the hiker was attacked, health officials said.
Wawa ordered to shell out $1.4M in overtime to 300 workers
Workers of the popular franchise could be in-line for some backpay, under the federal ruling.
NJ Vietnam vet fighting to fly U.S. flag on pole at his house
A Monmouth County man said he's done what his homeowner's association asked, but they still rejected his request.
Monmouth County house fire leaves one dead, police say
Earlier Friday, a mother and twin daughters escaped a separate house fire in Toms River, officials said.
Scoops ahoy, New Jersey: 90 plus spots for ice cream this summer
Here's your definitive 2019 list of NJ places that dish out that frozen goodness.
Police officer saves choking toddler on the Seaside Boardwalk
An officer helped save a 16-month-old on Sunday, just two weeks after a similar choking rescue by a Seaside lifeguard.
Inflatable water park opening for summer in Ocean County
The course in Lacey Township opens this weekend, ahead of a ribbon-cutting next week.
Flour sold at ShopRite, Stop & Shop recalled over possible E. Coli
At least two popular brands have been affected.
NJ teacher who waitresses gets $100 tip from grateful parents
The bill had only been $70.