Dennis Malloy was born in an Italian neighborhood in South Philadelphia and went to Catholic school until the seventh grade, when his family moved to South Jersey. Malloy credits a high school teacher at Holy Cross, Tom Bauer, with steerin him toward broadcasting. He got his first job in radio in Hammonton at the age of 18 and worked his way up in the industry, doing every possible job from from play-by-play high school sports to news to music director to producing commercials and even sales. Malloy also found his way to the stage and has performed stand-up for many years, even opening for Jerry Seinfeld in Philadelphia just before his hit TV show premiered. After losing a morning show job in Philadelphia in the 1990s, Malloy moved to New Jersey 101.5. He was paired with Judi Franco in 1997 and the chemistry and close friendship was immediate. It was the kind of 'lightning in a bottle' chemistry that broadcasting managers dream of concocting. Off the air, Malloy loves to fish, golf, garden, cook, hike, and build crazy things like his motorized floating dock. If he could do anything else but radio, it would be to open an agritourism (bed and breakfast) in Italy to cook for and host American tourists.
Dennis Malloy
When is the right time to take down your Christmas lights in NJ?
I'll continue to admire them and appreciate the fact that mine are already tucked away.
What part of NJ is the ‘real’ Jersey?
Most of us here in New Jersey live in a bubble of about a 15-to-20-mile radius.
It’s time to go on a really good New Jersey pizza tour
Dennis Malloy takes you on a New Jersey pizza tour.
Long-lost ski resorts in NJ, even deep in South Jersey
It makes you appreciate the time some of us grew up and feel kinda badly for the younger generations who missed what really was an amazing time to grow up in New Jersey.
Why so many New Jersey restaurants are closing for good
A friend of mine who owns a restaurant at the shore and has operated restaurants for 40 years had an easy answer.
Hey, NJ: Before you move to Florida consider these things
There's a lot to think about before you pull the trigger.
Great way to get idiots out of the left lane in NJ (exclusive video)
Dennis has a solution for those left-lane hogs.
Why hardworking productive people keep moving out of NJ (Opinion)
It seems here in New Jersey following the rules will get you a big bill
South Jersey’s hottest restaurant has an amazing new look
You can get breakfast any time of the day and the rest of their menu offers plenty of choices.
Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia tradition most of NJ knows nothing about
If you're ever looking for something to do on New Year's Day, either stay the night before at a local hotel or take the drive and check it out.