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 gets sent bias complaint, after teen kept from school basketball game over hairstyle
South Orange-Maplewood school officials filed a bias complaint, after a high school athlete was briefly kept from playing due to her hairstyle. It's a style protected from racial discrimination by state law.
NJ losing another longtime craft brewery, this time over landlord fight
After nearly 10 years, Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing would be closing down after February. The brewery owner said their landlord refused to negotiate a lease extension.
New Jersey city is first in the state to lower voting age to 16 for School Board Elections
Newark has become the first municipality in New Jersey to lower the voting age to sixteen in school board elections, amid a strong campaign by youth advocates.
NJ man accused of stealing $1.6M from low-income housing complex owner he worked for
John O’Donnell, of Scotch Plains, is charged with stealing over $1.6 million from a Long Branch low-income housing complex where he worked as CFO.
Real Housewife hubby, Joe Gorga, tossed out by NJ wrestling ref
The cast member of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" has been known for his temper — and an angry outburst at his teen son's NJ school wrestling match was no exception.
North and Central NJ road closures from flooding after overnight storm
New Jersey woke up Wednesday, dealing with swollen rivers and coastal flooding that prompted road closures in the latest storm's aftermath.
NJ school district added to federal investigations over discrimination
A federal investigation has been launched into Newark Public Schools, stemming from discrimination involving shared ancestry.
NJ woman, 74, robbed while loading groceries into car
Bridgeton police were searching for a male suspect after the reported robbery on Dec. 20.
NJ man admits to drunk crash that badly hurt driver in Ocean County
William Andujar, of Whiting, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and driving under the influence of alcohol, in connection with the 2020 incident in Berkeley Township.
NJ man arrested 2 weeks after hit-and-run killed girl and dog
Iftekhar Hossain was arrested on Dec. 8, according to West Windsor police, stemming from the November incident that killed a 12-year-old pedestrian and her dog.
Giants QB and Jersey guy Tommy DeVito is on fire and NJ is here for it
DeVito, a Don Bosco Prep grad and current New Jersey resident who made his NFL debut this season, has taken his newfound fame in stride.
Amazon informs NJ customers about change to payment method
One way of paying for purchases through Amazon is going away, early in 2024.