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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Year after crash killed NJ executive and mom, driver is arrested
Giovanni Gaines-Little was arrested and charged nearly a year after the February 2023 death of Kerri Lynn Shea in a South Brunswick hit and run crash.
After NJ teen’s online bullying suicide, family seeks punishment for school officials
The family of Adriana Kuch, a 14-year-old girl who died by suicide, has filed a lawsuit against their local school district and administrators, accusing them of negligence in dealing with bullying.
NJ police officer accused of stealing over $500 in stuff at self-checkout
Middletown police officer, Brenden B. Santiago, was accused of ripping off more than $500 in merchandise during self-checkout at stores.
Basketball incident over hair beads ‘not bias’ says NJSIAA; school district disagrees
Following the NJSIAA report on the Columbia-Caldwell game January 4, South Orange-Maplewood school officials say they are disappointed and disagree with findings.
NJ man admits killing his father, stashing body in basement
Kenneth Knapp Jr. has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, stemming from the 2022 killing of Kenneth Knapp Sr. in the Monmouth County house they shared.
These must-visit NJ restaurants have top chefs celebrated by serious foodies
Three New Jersey restaurants are among James Beard Award semifinalists in 2024 — some NJ places and chefs have been on the shortlist multiple times.
NJ businesswoman, a mom of 4, killed in Brick hit-and-run
Julia Sutton, of Weehawken, was struck on Jan. 13 by an SUV that was traced back to Mark Carey, Jr., of South Amboy.
Ooh, that smell! NJ town really stinks all of a sudden
The Monmouth County landfill in Tinton Falls has been giving off extra strong odors amid a very wet winter. The company that manages it says they are working to fix it.
NJ teacher, coach thought he was sexting 14-year-old girl, cops say
Following his arrest, Thomas R. Carraher, of Howell, was suspended in two different Monmouth County school districts, where he was a teacher and a basketball coach.
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.