Kelly Waldron

Born and raised in New Jersey, Kelly Waldron graduated from Rutgers University and got her start in radio at WSUS in Sussex County. She then moved on to WCTC/WMGQ in Middlesex County where she spent five years as Morning Drive News Anchor and Reporter before moving on to become a national correspondent for Metro Networks where she started the New Jersey Bureau. From Metro Networks, Kelly moved on to WCBS 880 in New York where she spent ten years as a reporter. Kelly decided to come back to her New Jersey roots and joined the NJ 101.5 news team as our Afternoon Drive News Anchor and Reporter. She resides in Monroe with her husband and two children.

How dirty is your handbag?

If you carry a handbag, it could be riddled with bacteria. That's according to a study from the United Kingdom which finds that some handbags are loaded with more bacteria than the average toilet, though, it's not necessarily enough to cause you any harm.

What parents should know when choosing a babysitter

School may be out for the summer, but many parents in New Jersey and across the country do not have the luxury of taking a couple months off while their children are home. While some send their youngsters to summer camp, others opt for a babysitter. However, finding a good, responsible person to look after your children is not always easy.

‘Sun art’ dangerous trend, say dermatologists

A new body art trend has doctors sounding the alarm.

Camden attempts to break world record

Feed Our Children NOW! will gather in the parking lot of the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden this Friday, during Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys, in an effort to shatter the official world record for the most food collected in an eight-hour period in one location.

‘Tyler’s Suite’ in Ridgewood – Clementi’s story, through music

It started a year ago last March in San Francisco and hit the road from there, being performed by gay men's choruses across the country. This weekend, "Tyler's Suite" will make its way to Ridgewood, the hometown of the young man the story behind the concert was written about.

How can NJ parents avoid the ‘summer slide?’

As schools across New Jersey finish up the last week of classes before summer recess, experts are warning parents to keep their children engaged in reading, math and other academic activities in an effort to prevent the so-called "summer slide."

Do you have a favorite NJ Beach? Cast your vote

It is that time of year again. Pride in communities across the Jersey Shore is being brought to the forefront as voting gets underway to select New Jersey's Top 10 beaches.

Plenty of summer jobs available for teens

The economy continues to improve and that means teens across New Jersey will have an easier time finding a summer job.

Kratom – An herbal drug that is trending, deadly and legal in NJ

It has been around for years and can easily be bought in New Jersey tobacco shops, gas stations and on the internet. Kratom - an organic herb which grows naturally in Southeast Asia - is quickly becoming a "go-to'" drug for young people because of its opioid-like effects.

Smartphone app could help detect mood disorders in teens

The teenage years can be difficult ones, especially for children dealing with anxiety, depression and peer pressure, but a new tool may soon be available to help teens navigate through these challenges.

The key to following through on resolutions

It is that time of year again. As the new year approaches, many people will be looking to lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking or make some other kind of resolution. Unfortunately for many, it's often difficult to follow through on their resolutions. All the more reason one expert is encouraging people to set realistic, attainable goals.

Retail fraud expected to cost retailers $3.8 billion

The holiday season is a busy one for retailers, but unfortunately, as technology improves so does the ability for criminals to take advantage, especially when it comes to return fraud.