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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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.
Step into The Sopranos’ world: A guided tour of NJ show locations
Explore iconic locations of The Sopranos on a guided tour in NJ celebrating the series' 25th anniversary.
NJ drag brunch prompts backlash — and new support for local bar
A brunch event called "Pork roll, eggs and queens" was targeted by an online blogger for allowing children to attend — to which the Ocean County restaurant notes, families can make their own decisions.
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.
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.
Is it illegal in NJ to smoke in cars with child passengers?
Here is the latest on whether it is legal to smoke or vape around child passengers in cars in NJ.
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.
The 30 best — and 30 worst — public schools in New Jersey
The state’s latest education “report cards” for schools reflect a gradual return to normal from the height of the pandemic, a New Jersey 101.5 review last year of the data revealed.