Kelly Waldron

Born and raised in New Jersey, Kelly Waldron graduated from Rutgers University and got her start in radio at WSUS in Sussex County. She then moved on to WCTC/WMGQ in Middlesex County where she spent five years as Morning Drive News Anchor and Reporter before moving on to become a national correspondent for Metro Networks where she started the New Jersey Bureau. From Metro Networks, Kelly moved on to WCBS 880 in New York where she spent ten years as a reporter. Kelly decided to come back to her New Jersey roots and joined the NJ 101.5 news team as our Afternoon Drive News Anchor and Reporter. She resides in Monroe with her husband and two children.

Homebuying Tough for 20-Somethings [AUDIO]

Debt and a weak job market have made it pretty difficult for millennials who are trying to buy a home.

4 years ago

NJ Students Schooled in Financial Literacy [AUDIO]

In an effort to better prepare New Jersey high school students for the future, all students in the state are now required to complete a half-year course in economics and financial literacy before graduation.

4 years ago

Sandy Anniversary Overwhelming for Some [AUDIO]

Tomorrow will mark one year since Superstorm Sandy devastated the New Jersey coastline, forcing many residents from their homes, taking all of their belongings and leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

4 years ago

Where Are the Best Towns To Live in NJ? [AUDIO]

From schools, the local community, business and recreation, when it comes to settling down and raising a family, New Jersey couples have several factors to consider.

4 years ago

Shutdown Tightens Americans’ Purse Strings [AUDIO]

Nearly three in four Americans admit they are holding back on spending according to a new Bankrate.com report.

4 years ago

15 Percent of U.S. Youth Out of School and Work [AUDIO]

It's a disturbing statistic. Nearly 6 million young people between the ages of 16 and 24 are not in school or working, according to a new report by the Opportunity Nation coalition.

4 years ago

More New Moms Cut Maternity Leave Short [AUDIO]

The manufacturing and construction sectors took a huge hit during the recession and forced many men out of work, which left many women as the sole breadwinners in their households.

4 years ago

Volunteers Needed for Continued Sandy Recovery [AUDIO]

The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund is marking the upcoming Sandy anniversary by partnering with Jersey Cares to host two Sandy Service days on October 26 and October 29, during which volunteers can take part in more than 50 projects across the state designed to help those who need it most.

4 years ago

Does Diversity Make You Anxious? [AUDIO]

It's no secret that diversity is on the rise in the United States, and a new Esquire-NBC News survey finds that a majority of Americans are very anxious about it.

5 years ago

Mammograms: When Should You Have One? [AUDIO]

When it comes to mammograms, there's no one size fits all. Some medical experts say women should start getting them at age 40, while others say its 50. What's the right answer?

5 years ago