Jen is a seasoned radio veteran with more than 30 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and morning show co-host. She has been at NJ 101.5 since 2016 as a news anchor and digital content writer. Before that, Jen was a traffic reporter at Total/Shadow Traffic, a business news anchor at The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, a morning show co-host on 106.3 GROCK, 95.9 The Rat, 92.7 WOBM, 100.1 WJRZ and Q104.3 in New York City, and a morning show producer on Z100. She is also a voiceover artist and an announcer for Tournament of Bands high school marching band competitions. Jen lives at the Jersey Shore and mostly enjoys writing stories about animals.
Jen Ursillo
NJ will be closing some roads to allow these little critters to cross
The annual salamander migration begins Friday night closing off Beekman Road in East Brunswick and White Pine Road in South Brunswick during the overnight hours.
An adorable attraction arrives at a popular NJ aquarium
A two-week-old rescued seal pup has found a new home at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach.
NJ pushes for native plant comeback to combat invasive species
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is pushing legislation that focuses on the importance of native plants on the health of the state's ecosystems and habitats.
21 top spots to take a first-time visitor to New Jersey
While NJ 101.5 listeners came up with tons of places to take a first-time visitor to the Garden State, we narrowed it down to 21 top spots.
Two dozen animals and a dead dog in NJ home; owner arrested
A 23-year-old Wildwood Crest man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after two dozen dogs, including a dead dog, were found living in squalor, Galloway Township police report.
Hey, NJ: How would you like to get paid to eat pizza?
PlayStar wants to pay one New Jerseyan, and one New Yorker to test pizza from three different restaurants, write reviews, and get paid cash for the task.
Think spring: World-famous flower show returns to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Flower Show returns for its 195th year next month with a new theme, new exhibits, and tons of floral and gardening activities.
NJ soup kitchens are in desperate need of volunteers year-round
New Jersey's soup kitchens are in desperate need of volunteers year-round and not just during the holiday season.
Senior cat was abandoned in the cold outside NJ shelter
Video surveillance captured someone abandoning an old, emaciated, hungry cat outside an animal shelter without a carrier, to freeze.
Family-owned jewelry shop closes after 40 years in NJ
After 40 years in business, a family-owned jewelry store in Brick is set to close once a liquidation sale of its inventory is complete.