Judi Franco

I'm Judi Franco, a fictional character. I adore co-hosting the midday show with Dennis Malloy, who after 20 years is like a husband to me; the annoying husband who doesn't sleep with me, give me money or pay enough attention to me. I love New Jersey so much that it's like a sister to me; the bitchy sister who steals my boyfriends, tells my mom my secrets and owes me money she never intends to pay.

Three more NJ malls are on life support and could close (Opinion)

Now that malls are dying, we have to be ready for a huge change in the feeling and culture of a town. Judi doesn't like it.

Here’s how Murphy is screwing New Jersey restaurants today (Opinion)

Governor Murphy has announced that capacity limits will not be increased.

Springsteen could move to Australia if Trump wins — He’s super-rich (Opinion)

Bruce Springsteen isn’t the first entertainer to swear that he will move away if things don’t go his way politically. And he certainly won’t be the last.
Many stars through the ages have said "If so-and-so candidate gets elected, I will leave t…

NJ law may allow fines for not masking. Here’s what to do (Opinion)

Judi says a mask mandate infringes on bodily autonomy.

Music Country: a NJ family business that’s been around since 1924 (Opinion)

It’s vitally important that stores like this remain in business to maintain the true character of New Jersey.

NJ deer are a menace ⁠— we need to kill a lot more (Opinion)

It’s time to kill more deer before deer kill us and our already-fragile eco system.

‘The Haunting’ — a terrifying pop-up experience coming to Asbury Park

It’ll will take place throughout the month of October and of course will be a fully COVID compliant event.

NJ’s smallest town, Tavistock, has a population of 9

Tavistock is .28 square miles small, with one road called Tavistock Lane.

Another NJ Bed Bath & Beyond location closing

The Toms River Bed, Bath and Beyond was a mainstay in the Toms River shopping corridor for a long time. Now it's leaving.