Before becoming a digital reporter and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, my NJ journalism roots began as faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. Relatives might say my "gift of gab" grew from there, leading me to radio and beyond. As a wife and momma, I firmly believe that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. I'm also a fan of the beach and karma.
Erin Vogt
Families demand answers: 2 beating deaths at separate NJ nursing homes
Herman Walker, 91, died two weeks after being assaulted by a roommate at a Westfield facility. Clara Sutkowski, also 91, died three days after being struck by a fellow resident at a South Plainfield facility.
NJ teacher, ex-beach lifeguard indicted for sex assault of minor
Jonathan C. Howell, of Marmora, was arrested in June stemming from allegations during his time with the Ocean City Beach Patrol.
NJ launches investigation after votes were double-counted in Monmouth County
The November election miscounts in four towns could lead to a different outcome in 1 school board race. The issue was blamed on an election software "technical problem."
NJ fashion model, ‘muse’ of designer Christian Siriano, dies at 27
Jeremy Ruehlemann, a Mahwah native and former Rowan University student turned fashion model, died over the weekend.
These 60+ NFL players are from NJ, some of them playoff champs
New Jersey football fans have lots of pros with home state roots to cheer on — including in the NFL conference championship games, with NJ-born players on the Eagles, 49ers, Chiefs and Bengals.
South Amboy fire burns through multiple vehicles in same parking lot
The South Amboy blaze on Monday morning was within a parking lot on Lower Main Street, according to firefighters.
This meme kid is from East Orange, NJ — finally getting paid for his viral fame
Dieunerst Collin was 9 when a stranger videoed him outside a Popeyes in New Jersey and he went viral. Now as a young adult, the college athlete has finally secured a deal to profit off his fame.
Will East Brunswick join these NJ districts adding an Islamic holiday to calendar?
At least 27 public school districts have added Eid to their calendar, according to CAIR New Jersey. This Middlesex County community could be next to recognize the Islamic or Hijra calendar's key holidays.
End of an era: An OG of the Asbury Park, NJ Boardwalk scene has been sold
After more than 14 years, Marilyn Schlossbach will turn over the Asbury Park oceanfront property to a different Jersey Shore restaurant group.
Party’s over? NJ-based retailer files for bankruptcy protection
The one-stop party shop that got its start in the '80s in East Hanover, New Jersey has grown to more than 800 stores. Now the chain is looking to stave off its financial struggles with a $150 million loan.
Hunter ‘mistakenly’ kills NJ rescue dog that was next to owner
The Heller family brought their pet home to Pennsylvania from Howling Woods in Ocean County. On Jan. 7, they lost the malamute wolfdog mix to a hunter who said they mistook it for a coyote.
Proposed 647% pay hike for mayor of NJ town faces uncertain fate
After pitching the idea of going full-time with a six-figure salary, the mayor of Wayne asked to pull the ordinance from the Town Council agenda — but it's not a done deal, yet.