Before becoming a digital reporter and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, my NJ journalism roots began as faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. Relatives might say my "gift of gab" grew from there, leading me to radio and beyond. As a wife and momma, I firmly believe that life’s too short to drink bad coffee. I'm also a fan of the beach and karma.
Erin Vogt
Keyport, NJ fire chief mourned after line-of-duty death
Tim Pfleger, a graduate of both Holmdel High School and Brookdale Community College, had been hurt in a crash while returning from training at the fire academy. He died on Friday.
Another NJ bid for Fort Monmouth details non-Netflix studio plans
Extell is the last of four bidders to share some of their proposal for the sprawling, shuttered property in parts of Eatontown and Oceanport.
NJ senator says he ‘didn’t give a damn about the Constitution’ during COVID
After Sen. Michael Doherty brought up Gov. Phil Murphy's infamous "above my pay grade" comment — Sen. Dick Codey doubled down on an off-the-cuff comment that sparked reaction Thursday.
Man kicked, spit at officers in Branchburg, NJ, police say
A 24-year-old Virginia man has been criminally charged after an angry outburst involving township police officers, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
Westfield, NJ ‘The Watcher’ on Netflix: What’s true, what’s fiction
The new horror thriller series from Ryan Murphy is based on a family that bought a million-dollar house in Union County, New Jersey. So, how much of it actually happened?
Suburbs urge NJ takeover of Trenton utility after repeated water problems
"Residents deserve safe drinking water," according to local, county and state elected officials urging the DEP to begin to oversee Trenton Water Works, after years of issues and shortcomings.
Ways to support NJ football player who suffered severe spinal cord injury
Aaron Van Trease , a senior at Saint John Vianney in Holmdel, suffered a severe spinal cord injury on Sept. 23. There is special gear being sold to benefit his family, while money is also being donated for his recovery.
Before NJ woman was shot in head, killer spent weeks Googling how, cops say
The Pennsylvania woman charged with murder stemming from the shooting death of Deborah "Sonni" Brown-Hepworth stayed with the victim in her Old Bridge home for two weeks, according to court documents.
NJ man caught urinating on ex-wife’s grave in Hudson Valley, NY
The New Jersey family of Linda Torello was horrified to find the Bergenfield man repeatedly desecrating their mother's final resting place.
Football player airlifted after injuring neck during game in Holmdel, NJ
Senior athlete, Aaron Van Trease of St. John Vianney High School was injured — while in a separate game, Marlboro High School's quarterback suffered a knee injury. Both were just days after the death of 16-year-old football player, Xavier McClain of Linden.