Born and raised in New Jersey, Annette is definitely a Jersey Girl. She even have the big hair to prove it! Through her years at New Jersey 101.5, she's held various roles in the newsroom, including as the department's assignment editor and assistant news director. In her current role as news director, she helps determine the stories that will be the most impactful to our listening and reading audience while always remembering to follow what New Jersey 101.5 was founded on "Not New York, Not Philadelphia ... New Jersey 101.5." Under her leadership, the station has won several journalism awards, including its first National Murrow Award for Newscast from the Radio Television Digital News Association in 2022. Most importantly, she's always looking to hear from the people that live and work in New Jersey. If you have a story you think New Jersey 101.5's award-winning journalists should pursue, please email her at annette.petriccione@townsquaremedia.com.
Annette Petriccione
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 26 (Afternoon)
A fatal accident this morning in North Bergen after a SUV crashed through a bus stop.
Before you bite into your sandwich from Wawa, make sure the sauce isn't moving.
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 25 (Afternoon)
Despite repeated warnings for people to stay out of the water, there were multiple drownings at the shore this weekend.
President Trump is putting new restrictions on his travel ban that are set to take effect on October 18.
The state's new PARCC test requirements could keep some kids from graduating high school...
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 22 (Morning)
New Jerseyans with ties to Puerto Rico are worried after Hurricane Maria made it almost impossible to reach their loved ones.
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to do something about those annoying robocalls.
A father checked on his sleeping 6-year-old daughter, only to find a stranger in bed with her...
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 21 (Afternoon)
A 3-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck in the face with a 105 mph mile per hour foul ball.
The Trenton Mercer Airport master plan has some local residents concerned.
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 21 (Afternoon)
The Holmdel lacrosse player that died on a field over the weekend had an undiagnosed heart condition.
A toddler was struck by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.
Plans are moving forward to expand Mercer County Airport, but residents are concerned...
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 20 (Afternoon)
A 5-year-old was killed this morning on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The weather is to blame for the increased number of dangerous rip currents at the Jersey Shore this summer.
A popular kids' entertainer has been arrested on child porn charges...
Country music and food festival in A.C. canceled
Billed as the only Tri-State festival featuring nationally headlining country music artists and food trucks, the Garden State Country Music & Food Truck Festival has been canceled.
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 20 (Morning)
It could have been worse, but the Jersey Shore is experiencing flooding and beach erosion after Hurricane Jose's lashing.
What's to blame for New Jersey's increase in rip currents at the shore?
A popular Somerset County kids' performer has been arrested on child porn charges...
New Jersey 101.5 News — Flash Briefing for September 19 (Afternoon)
Hurricane Jose continues to batter the Jersey Shore.
A former heavyweight boxing champ died in a construction accident at the Camden Waterfront.
Two men have been accused of hosting an underage drinking party in Ocean Township.
A business in Camden County is helping preserve memories for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma...
George Washington Bridge to get safety fencing to prevent suicides
Starting next week, safety fencing will be installed on the south sidewalk of the George Washington Bridge in an effort to prevent suicides.