Joe V is a proud outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community both in New Jersey and around the United States. He has been the producer for various talk shows at New Jersey 101.5 since 2011, and has served as a talk show host and writer in that time. Even though Joe is a native of Staten Island, NY, he has lived most of his life in various parts of New Jersey, where many aspects of the Garden State have shaped him into who he is today. He's a diehard fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, New York Rangers, and New York Knicks, and is a Bruce Springsteen fanboy and music nerd. He loves to learn about local, U.S., and world history, talks way too much about fantasy football, and has been known to drive long distances for food. You can follow Joe V on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Go from Central Jersey to the Holland Tunnel without paying tolls
Sometimes even your GPS doesn't know the back way to certain places.
Most Googled fast food in NJ — a state known for pizza — is Domino’s (Opinion)
We've all been in the compromising situation of seeking a cheap late night delivery option to feed your inebriated guests. But this it taking it way too far.
The inconvenient truth about NJ’s LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum (Opinion)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is back at it again. Pledging to try to repeal NJ's curriculum initiative if elected the next NJ governor.
Donkey’s Place in Camden, NJ: The hype is real, get there ASAP (Opinion)
Since 1947, Donkey's Place has been part of the Camden community. After trying their cheesesteaks for the first time, I have a feeling it will outlive us all.
Unlocked NJ memories: Stumpy’s Yahama ad still catchy to this day
There's a good chance anyone who lived in Central Jersey in the late 90's or early 2000's will know this jingle by heart as soon as they press play.
Meet the Italian wall lizard, NJ’s other invasive species
These reptiles have been spotted around Mount Laurel for well over 30 years, but their origin story was a mystery until 2010.
This is the best version of ‘Thunder Road’ by Bruce Springsteen (Opinion)
The E Street Band sounds so great in this recording, breathing entirely new life into a song that didn't need it.
A guide to every NJ pizzeria Barstool’s Dave Portnoy has reviewed
If you're like me and are willing to drive a long distance just to try some highly regarded pizza, keep this guide handy.
NJ fixes loophole that let NJ employers not hire workers over 70 (Opinion)
Governor Murphy signed off on the law last week.
Michael Jackson lived in NJ right under our noses in 2007
Arguably the most famous celebrity to ever walk the planet hid out in the most densely populated state in the U.S.