Jill Croce

Jill Croce joined the New Jersey 101.5 team in June 2024 as an anchor/multimedia journalist. Listeners can hear her news reports weekday afternoons. Previously, she was an evening anchor/multimedia journalist at the CBS affiliate WBNG in New York, a morning anchor/producer at the NBC affiliate WVVA in West Virginia, and was a traffic editor/producer/reporter with United States Traffic Network). During her time in the Mountain State, her morning team won best morning newscast from the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. Jill earned her degree from The College of New Jersey. During her college years, she had internships at WPST, CBS in Manhattan and News 12 New Jersey. With 101.5 based in Ewing, the home of TCNJ, she's excited to embark on this homecoming role. Outside of work, Jill is a black belt in two different styles and loves to kayak.

NJ driver takes days to turn himself in after hit-and-run

A Jackson man accused of fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run is now in police custody, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On June 16 around 12:30 a.m., police were called to Lakewood’s First Street and Route 9 after a Kia K5 hit a pedestrian who used a designated crosswalk area.

Party’s over: 70+ arrests and counting as NJ city fights illegal clubbing

First talks of the Nightlife Task Force, the force behind the Paterson crackdown on illegal after-hours places and nightclubs, date back to February 2024. It wasn't until the spring that the task force took to the streets. Since March, and as of June 20, Officer in Charge Isa M. Abbassi shared with News 12 New Jersey they have done over 400 inspections, over 300 criminal charges and over 70 arrests.

Popular discount store gets new location in NJ amid uncertain future

The discount store chain takes up roughly 15,000 square feet, about half of the former home-centered store.

Have you seen him? Days-long search for endangered NJ man

Jose “Tony” Ortiz, 72, has been missing since June 16, according to the Vineland Police Department. Ortiz was last seen in the area’s Valley Avenue and Linda Lane on June 16 around 3 p.m. wearing denim shorts, black sneakers and a purple shirt.

Gov. Murphy signs executive order for latest NJ public health concern

A Responsible Gaming Task Force now exists in New Jersey after Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 360. The Responsible Gaming Task Force will have to lead conversations on policy changes, strategies for responsible practices and dive into how gambling impacts any vulnerable population.

Governments in NJ are giving away free air conditioners

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch in effect for the Garden State through much of Sunday, June 23. As we navigate through this first heat wave of the year, places like Camden County are stepping up to help some area seniors not suffer in silence.

Jon Bon Jovi fans asking for refunds after receiving latest album

Fans in the U.S. are feeling slighted after getting their hands on the latest Jon Bon Jovi album “Forever,” Daily Mail is reporting. Fans are taking to social media accusing the Garden State icon of using autopen, which is a common practice even for presidents signing legislation.

NJ parents outraged over booty-clapping video for event at school

Newark’s West Side High School would have been the host of a “NBA Baddies” basketball tournament come July, but the event has been canceled, according to TAPinto Newark. A video used to promote the “Nuttin’ But Azz/NBA Baddies Basketball Tournament” with a cash prize had women twerking in front of the camera with minimal clothing. According to EventBrite, organizer Big Fendi had tickets range from $50 to $500.

NJ city is on board with reducing plastic waste. What’s next?

It’s full steam ahead for the “Skip the Stuff” ordinance, which hopes to reduce plastic waste in the City of Hoboken. The movement mirrors efforts in nearby New York City to prohibit the use of single-use food service items for any delivery or takeout order. An exception to the rule is if a customer were to ask for the single-use item, according to the ordinance.

Supermarket popular in upscale NJ neighborhoods is closing a store

In a few months, a Kings Food Market in Morris County will close its doors for good. A WARN notice filed this month mentioned 61 employees will be affected by the Chatham site closure along Main Street.