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 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 youth wrestling coach who admitted to sharing child porn gets prison
Alec Donovan, of Brick, was initially arrested in 2021. He pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of distributing child pornography.
NJ once had a Playboy Club: Abandoned for years, site could face new life
The once opulent Great Gorge Playboy Club Hotel — more recently Legends — has sat abandoned for several years. Vernon's mayor says the owner has lined up a new buyer.
NJ man accused of trying to kill person after fight, causing serious injury
A Highland Park resident has been charged with attempted murder, after police said he stabbed a victim.
NJ child rapist who impregnated young girl sent to prison
Justin Kuhl was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a victim younger than 13 — which in NJ means between 25 years to life.
Conservatives say NJ councilwoman’s Easter egg drag meme stinks
An Easter-themed meme shared to a private social media account by an elected councilwoman in NJ is viewed by some as anti-Christian — others say freedom of speech is non-partisan.