Jen is a seasoned radio veteran with more than 30 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and morning show co-host. She has been at NJ 101.5 since 2016 as a news anchor and digital content writer. Before that, Jen was a traffic reporter at Total/Shadow Traffic, a business news anchor at The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, a morning show co-host on 106.3 GROCK, 95.9 The Rat, 92.7 WOBM, 100.1 WJRZ and Q104.3 in New York City, and a morning show producer on Z100. She is also a voiceover artist and an announcer for Tournament of Bands high school marching band competitions. Jen lives at the Jersey Shore and mostly enjoys writing stories about animals.
Jen Ursillo
‘Gas station anti-depressant’ causing serious health problems in NJ
The New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers has reported an increase in tianeptine ingestion calls associated with severe adverse effects in the past six months.
The ‘Elite’ chose this as the best bakery in New Jersey
Yelp Elite has chosen the best bakery in every state.
NJ sanctuary is dedicated to giving animals a second chance
Ricardo the bull is one of the most famous animals in New Jersey to be rescued and living at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, but what is the place and who is the man behind it?
Goodbye! People in NJ are fleeing these towns the most
New Jersey's population may have grown by 4% over a decade but not these towns, where the population keeps getting smaller.
300-year-old pub in NJ is closing — could come back better than ever
A 300-year-old New Jersey restaurant will close its doors temporarily next month for a major renovation project.
The 20 largest cities in New Jersey — then and now
How have the top 20 largest New Jersey cities changed over the years?
What people in NJ and nation worry about AI and their jobs
A national survey conducted by Rutgers assessed the concerns U.S. workers have regarding artificial intelligence and the impact it may have on their jobs in the future.
Popular NJ county farmers’ market happens sooner this year
The Burlington County Farmers Market, in its 18th year, is so popular that the county has decided to host some pre-season market days starting next month.
NJ Transit plushies raise thousands to care for a famous NJ bull
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett took a ride to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Wantage to present the founder with a $10,000 check from the sale of its plush animals to help care for Ricardo, the bull.
A warning to NJ drivers who use car safety technology
New AAA research finds that backing systems designed to help prevent crashes especially ones involving children and cross-traffic are not foolproof.
An adorable attraction arrives at a popular NJ aquarium
A two-week-old rescued seal pup has found a new home at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach.
Important warning before you take shells home from NJ beaches
Here are some of the common shells collected on Jersey Shore beaches.