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 youth wrestling coach who admitted to sharing child porn gets prison
Alec Donovan, of Brick, was initially arrested in 2021. He pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of distributing child pornography.
NJ shares bizarre social reminder about nasty viral illness
New Jersey health officials used an unlikely mascot in a public awareness message about cutting down on norovirus cases.
Police reveal details about NJ couple found dead at home
The married couple, Ekaterina Kalyapina and Ilya Gagin, were publicly identified by Monmouth County authorities.
All the popular NJ stores closed for Easter Sunday this year
If you thought you could sneak in some in-person shopping at any of these NJ businesses on Easter, think again.
NJ man faces murder for savage beating death of victim
Carl Richards is indicted on an upgraded charge, after prosecutors say his self-defense story fell apart in the killing of George Mott.
Self-defense? Deadly break-in at New Jersey home under investigation
A man was shot and killed after a break-in involving a hammer at a Mercer County residence.
Men busted for online scheme involving NJ stolen cars, police say
Several cars sold using Facebook Marketplace listings in New Jersey turned out to be reported stolen from other NJ towns — and police believe there are more.
Rutgers grads could get refund if NJ conservative student wins lawsuit
A Rutgers University junior is suing faculty and labor unions for damages from the five-day Rutgers faculty strike a year ago.
Popular retailer with 11 stores in NJ files for bankruptcy
Another long-time retail fixture around New Jersey has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
NJ man spent nearly 10 years in prison for murder he didn’t commit
Timothy Puskas says in 2014, prosecutors and a jury wanted to believe "all the wrong people."
NJ official admits crimes against public, including voter fraud
MD Hossain Morshed, a former Democratic Councilman in Atlantic City, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over voter fraud.
NJ man accused of $5M Ponzi scheme that cheated 30 investors
Vincent Dispoto, of Belmar is accused of scamming investors out of funds since the 1980s, as the owner of both Giddeon Financial Services and Liberty Mortgage Services.