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
Alcohol is becoming a big problem in New Jersey
A NJ counselor has tips to cut back on alcohol consumption after the latest statistics reveal alcohol abuse continues to be a problem in the Garden State.
A growing problem for NJ restaurants that could cost you a big fee
Many New Jersey restaurants are implementing reservation fees to cut losses and encourage diners to either show up as scheduled or cancel in a timely manner.
12 fun New Jersey events to attend in May
Here is a list of a dozen unique and fun festivals to attend in New Jersey in May 2024.
Man arrested for trespassing at a Bayville middle school
A Manahawkin man was arrested for trespassing at Central Regional Middle School while sitting in a pickup truck on campus, police say.
NJ students continue to lag in math achievement scores
New Jersey is one of eight states where students remain lagging in math and the disparities are worse for students of color and for those in low-income communities, according to a report.
More than 1,500 guns were detected at U.S. airports, including Newark, this year
More than 1,500 firearms were detected at U.S. airport checkpoints in the first half of 2024, including two at Newark International Airport, according to TSA officials.
Conflicts erupt at NJ university: Rutgers investigates Islamic center break-in
Rutgers police are investigating what they call a bias break-in at the Center for Islamic Life as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.
One NJ town makes a list of the top U.S. spots to catch a rainbow
A New Jersey town makes a list of the top 30 cities in the U.S. to see the best rainbows.
10 of the best day cruises you can take in New Jersey
Explore New Jersey by way of the sea this spring or summer by taking one of the many day and sunset cruises the state has to offer.
Millions of laundry detergent pods recalled due to defective packaging
Procter and Gamble is recalling more than 8 million liquid laundry detergent pods due to possible serious injuries.