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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Never throw these dangerous items with recycling, NJ officials warn
A New Jersey community has stressed never throwing certain items into recycling bins for collection — under hazard of dangerous fires that have broken out.
NJ viral video: Man drives away with tire boots still on his truck
Booting car tires is a private contractor business in Newark, NJ — the costs of having them removed might surprise you.
NJ man found guilty of murder and hostage situation at house
Larry Brown was convicted of first-degree murder in the June 2022 killing of Cecilio Luciano at a Beverly City home.
Self-defense? Deadly break-in at New Jersey home under investigation
A man was shot and killed after a break-in involving a hammer at a Mercer County residence.
Men busted for online scheme involving NJ stolen cars, police say
Several cars sold using Facebook Marketplace listings in New Jersey turned out to be reported stolen from other NJ towns — and police believe there are more.
Popular retailer with 11 stores in NJ files for bankruptcy
Another long-time retail fixture around New Jersey has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Rutgers grads could get refund if NJ conservative student wins lawsuit
A Rutgers University junior is suing faculty and labor unions for damages from the five-day Rutgers faculty strike a year ago.
NJ man spent nearly 10 years in prison for murder he didn’t commit
Timothy Puskas says in 2014, prosecutors and a jury wanted to believe "all the wrong people."
NJ official admits crimes against public, including voter fraud
MD Hossain Morshed, a former Democratic Councilman in Atlantic City, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over voter fraud.
NJ school band director, arrested before, faces new sex assault charges
The former educator in Bergen and Morris Counties faces new allegations of past behavior involving a second teen student.