Joe V is a proud outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community both in New Jersey and around the United States. He has been the producer for various talk shows at New Jersey 101.5 since 2011, and has served as a talk show host and writer in that time. Even though Joe is a native of Staten Island, NY, he has lived most of his life in various parts of New Jersey, where many aspects of the Garden State have shaped him into who he is today. He's a diehard fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, New York Rangers, and New York Knicks, and is a Bruce Springsteen fanboy and music nerd. He loves to learn about local, U.S., and world history, talks way too much about fantasy football, and has been known to drive long distances for food. You can follow Joe V on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Gas is so expensive, it’s part of the NJ tourism campaign
The average national gas price is currently $4.600, with some experts suggesting it could top $5 per gallon by the time summer.

NJ’s Six Flags Great Adventure ends meal deal exploited on TikTok
This is why we can't have nice things.

NJ war veteran serenaded by neighbors for 100th birthday
Bill Stevenson has lived most of his life in South Jersey, attending Collingswood High School

Two NJ natives selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft
If the scouts are correct, it won't be long until New Jersey's newest NFL players are making a splash on Sunday afternoons

BuzzFeed can’t get through 1 question of NJ quiz without mistake
How do you get this wrong?

Brand new alt-rock music festival coming to Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 15.

NFL player and NJ native Dwayne Haskins killed by dump truck
An investigation is ongoing, but it remains unknown why Haskins was on the highway.

Toms River, NJ native makes New York Yankees Opening Day roster
Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the announcement today.

What’s the hold up? Royal Farms of Brick, NJ stuck in fried chicken purgatory
A red sign that reads 'Opening soon' hangs across the front, a lie that grows more egregious by the day.

Power go out? New resource compiles outage data up to the minute
As great as it is living in a state with four seasons, one of the few downsides of that is the fact that storms and severe winds could strike at any time.

New Jersey Devils prepare to celebrate career of Travis Zajac
The New Jersey Devils will honor one of the most notable players in the team's history.

Updated: Every NJ pizzeria Barstool’s Dave Portnoy has reviewed
Since we originally published this compilation back in late 2020, there are a handful more to add to the list.