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 school band director accused of molesting student at school
Kurt Zimmermann was band director for the Westwood Regional School District. He faces several charges, in connection with sexual contact that police say happened years earlier.
Major NJ companies announce hundreds of layoffs this year
Prudential Financial, Ashley Stewart and Fresh Pro led the pack of companies laying off workers in New Jersey — while a grocer also was closing a store to make way for housing.
These NJ Shore towns are getting millions to spend on their boardwalks
New Jersey has announced 18 Shore towns that are splitting $100 million in boardwalk preservation grants, using federal funding.
Iconic NJ pizzeria owner after massive fire: I’m not giving up
Six weeks after a January fire ravaged Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza in Elizabeth, Al Santillo gives a status on that iconic oven and his road to rebuilding.
NJ man, seen at Jan. 6 riot with name on coat, arrested 3 years later
Robert Coppotelli, of Toms River, faced federal charges, just over three years after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Going down! These NJ towns are getting poorer
Over a decade, these 20 New Jersey towns saw median household income dip or grow very slowly — at the same time six towns more than doubled median income.
Surprise! These towns in NJ are getting richer
These are the top 20 communities in New Jersey where the median household income has grown the most in a decade.
Codfather and more: NJ aquarium has this amazing NY Times Square theme tank
Sea Life aquarium at American Dream has plenty to see — including a fun, 'fishy' take on some New York area landmarks.
Game-changer for NJ beauty services: These are salon suites in New Jersey
A new salon option is giving both licensed beauty and cosmetology service providers and customers more flexibility in NJ.
NJ students were taking cannabis gummies at middle school
Students at Phifer Middle School sent for evaluation after ingesting cannabis gummies
The wild reason this NJ school had to ‘shelter in place’
Howell Township police shared a photo of a broken door at a local school — everyone was safe, after the incident involving a wild animal.
NJ reaches legal cannabis high: Over 100 dispensaries open for business
Nearly all spots with legal cannabis in NJ are open to adult-use recreational sales, nearly two years since the state expanded beyond medical marijuana.