Erin Vogt

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.

NJ man admits buying gun online and killing his family, cops say

Details have emerged about Om Brahmbhatt and the three counts of murder he faces, stemming from the killings of his grandparents and uncle.

Felony charge filed against Gov. Christie’s niece for violent plane meltdown

Shannon Epstein, a daughter of one of Chris Christie's siblings, has been formally charged for the violent meltdown aboard a flight leaving New Orleans on Thanksgiving 2022.

NJ men accused of setting fire at park bathroom

Alexander Gerber and Connor Dougherty, both of Lacey township, have been charged with arson and several counts of criminal mischief.

NJ man charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend

Police found the 39-year-old woman with severe head trauma in Woodbridge on Wednesday. The Keansburg man was arrested on Thursday.

NJ cops removed car wreck but left behind victim’s body to rot, lawsuit says

A grieving family from Ocean County says that a harmful stereotype of Black drivers prevented troopers from trying to find their injured son and save his life after his car crashed on the Garden State Parkway.

Real-life ‘Sopranos’ spots in NJ to visit 25 years after iconic show’s debut

The Sopranos has lived on as a favorite among fans, old and new. There are still many New Jersey spots that Tony Soprano visited, that you can, too.

Big-money donors turn on NJ university because of what students are doing

Marvin and Eva Schlanger have contributed more than $130,000 to Rutgers University over the years — and stopped over worries during the Israel-Hamas war.

Ex-con killer from NJ now guilty of PA girlfriend’s murder

Aaron Adams, of Ewing, already served time for manslaughter. Now, he faces up to life in prison, for killing Ashley Davis.

These are the long-gone NJ mall stores we miss the most

New Jersey adults from multiple generations can easily come up with a store, or three, that they remember visiting every mall trip.

History being made by Rutgers at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

The Marching Scarlet Knights take part in the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade — the first NJ school band to participate in over 20 years.

With Bed, Bath and Beyond closed, here is what those NJ stores are becoming

Burlington and Macy's were among early winners at the bankruptcy auction for old stores in New Jersey — this is where the changeovers are planned.

How prices of common things have changed in NJ in just 10-20 years

From food items to popular clothing and entertainment — here's a roundup of costs in 2023, compared to estimates in 2013 and 2003.