Hey there! I'm the midday news anchor for the Dennis and Judi Show on NJ 101.5. You may have heard my name before as I have co-hosted a number of morning shows on rock radio stations up and down the Jersey Shore as well as New York City. I also dabbled in business for a while at The Wall Street Journal Radio Network. While I am a Staten Island girl, I've been living in the Garden State (near the beach) for almost 20 years. I have a teenage son (yikes!). I'm a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan. I love the New York Mets (my dad was a lefty relief pitcher for the Mets in the 1960s). I love animals, (especially my cat Gingerbread, my rabbit, Shadow and an adorable bloodhound named Esther). I enjoy going to concerts (I love live music). I'm a beach girl through and through (you will find me there a lot). I enjoy watching The Brick Memorial Marching Mustangs in action and doing the announcing for their home shows. I love the color purple, anything coconut-scented and a good red wine. Italian food (my heritage) and seafood are my faves. I'll travel anywhere. Just don't ever ask me to attend a Yankees game or go camping...the answer will always be no. LOL. That's me in a nutshell! Talk to you on the radio!
Jen Ursillo
How the new coronavirus variants affect us here in NJ
Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 variants that have reached New Jersey, affecting two people so far.
Do you have enough Jersey-native plants in your yard?
Native plants are vital to New Jersey's animal population, food supply and ecosystem and selling and planting these species can go a long way in achieving these goals, says the president of the NJ Native Plant Society.
NJ one of the worst states for driving
New Jersey is the 9th worst state to drive in, thanks to rush hour traffic congestion, high auto maintenance costs, poor road quality and high gas prices, according to WalletHub.
Protecting the NJ homeless during COVID-19
Protocols have been put in place across New Jersey communities and counties to protect the homeless population from contracting COVID-19.
Watch NJ comedians deliver 96 hours of jokes for a good cause
NJ comedians will perform for 96 hours straight to try and break the Guinness Book of World Records for a continuous live stand-up show and raise money for kids' charities.
Getting divorced easier than ever in NJ thanks to pandemic
The divorce process in New Jersey during COVID-19 has gotten a lot simpler because it's less costly and less time-consuming, says one NJ divorce attorney.
How COVID-19 may affect 2020 tax filings in New Jersey
With extra unemployment money, stimulus checks and small business grants offered, COVID-19 will most likely affect 2020 tax filings in New Jersey, so stay informed.
Clear masks to help hearing impaired — and other proposed NJ disability laws
The legislation aims to ensure that the rights of those with disabilities are protected during a public health emergency.
New Jersey is a good place to raise a family, report finds
New Jersey is the 7th best state to raise a family, according to WalletHub, scoring high in education, child care, socioeconomics and family fun categories.
NJ police departments get rescue dogs as emotional support pets
The Eatontown police department is the first in Monmouth County to take part in the MCSPCA's pilot program.