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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NJ school official and his PTA wife charged with stealing thousands
Elected school board member Leonardo Marchetta and his wife, Dana Marchetta, are accused of ripping off thousands from school PTAs and a local football and cheer program.
Young NJ driver arrested after deadly Route 1 crash
Dennis Frick, of Freehold, was killed on Route 1 when his pickup was struck by a speeding Infiniti. A North Brunswick driver has been arrested.
NJ volunteers slam city plan to make helping poor people a crime
Community volunteers are frustrated by a proposal to add red tape to helping those in-need in Paterson — under penalty of fines or jail time.
Prosecutor: NJ man shot longtime wife through floor, killing her
Patricia Novak, of Edison, was shot while in her home's basement. Police said Robert Novak had been clearing a gun, when it fired once.
Best NJ reactions to rare solar eclipse
New Jersey was ready for the big solar eclipse of 2024 on Monday, sharing reactions on social media.
Burglars hit NJ store with pricey sneakers
A store that stocks high-end designer sneakers, priced at hundreds of dollars a pair, was hit by robbers, according to police.
NJ police rush to help man after blowtorch emergency in basement
Keyport first responders rescued a man and rushed him for treatment after using a blowtorch inside a home.
NJ school district has been discriminating against moms, state says
After three complaints filed against the same NJ public school district, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office says there's evidence laws are being broken.
NJ teacher charged with pushing his sex fetishes on student
Edward Del Russo had emailed the juvenile over the course of a month, threatening to kill himself if she shared his secret, police said in a criminal complaint.
13 men, 2 teens charged in Burlington County child sex-crime sting
The COVID health crisis has spurred more tips on child sexual abuse materials, according to Burlington County prosecutors. A six-month operation netted 15 arrests.