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
More than 1,500 guns were detected at U.S. airports, including Newark, this year
More than 1,500 firearms were detected at U.S. airport checkpoints in the first half of 2024, including two at Newark International Airport, according to TSA officials.
Conflicts erupt at NJ university: Rutgers investigates Islamic center break-in
Rutgers police are investigating what they call a bias break-in at the Center for Islamic Life as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.
A growing problem for NJ restaurants that could cost you a big fee
Many New Jersey restaurants are implementing reservation fees to cut losses and encourage diners to either show up as scheduled or cancel in a timely manner.
One NJ town makes a list of the top U.S. spots to catch a rainbow
A New Jersey town makes a list of the top 30 cities in the U.S. to see the best rainbows.
Millions of laundry detergent pods recalled due to defective packaging
Procter and Gamble is recalling more than 8 million liquid laundry detergent pods due to possible serious injuries.
10 of the best day cruises you can take in New Jersey
Explore New Jersey by way of the sea this spring or summer by taking one of the many day and sunset cruises the state has to offer.
2 people injured by stray bullets in shooting near Rutgers
Two people are recovering at a hospital after being struck by stray bullets following a disturbance near Rutgers University, police reported.
NJ tax preparer indicted in $150 million refunds case
A Teaneck tax preparer has been indicted for seeking $150 million in false returns from the IRS in COVID-related tax credits, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Bought sheets at a NJ Macy’s? You may be entitled to money back
Anyone who bought CVC brand sheets at a Macy's between 2013 and 2023, may be entitled to money back as part of a class action settlement, according to a lawsuit.
Cops pull over 360 cars in 4-hour crackdown
Police from 14 Monmouth County police departments cracked down on distracted driving one day last month, pulling over 360 vehicles in a four-hour span.