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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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.
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.
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."
This could mean the end of tough gun laws in New Jersey
New Jersey is a staunch supporter of Delaware as it defends laws against assault weapons and large capacity magazines, amid second amendment challenges.
NJ doctors still unpaid, prescriptions disrupted for weeks after attack
A ransomware attack on the tech and billing arm of UnitedHealth has had a widespread ripple effect, felt for weeks in NJ and across the nation.
China floods NJ with dangerous products banned in their own country
A retired law enforcement collective is pressing for more federal resources to try and help stem the flood of illegal, dangerous vape products being marketed to kids.
NJ man busted after cops find hundreds of Starlink satellite kits in garage
Police recovered 675 of the SpaceX Starlink high speed internet kits in a garage and car in Mercer County. One Newark man is facing charges.
Highly contagious virus with nasty symptoms spreads in NJ
The entire Northeast region is seeing a high number of norovirus outbreaks, according to the CDC in February 2024.
PA woman guilty of brutal NJ shore murders of father and girlfriend
Sherry Lee Heffernan faces 30 years to life in prison for the Surf City murders of John Enders and Francoise Pitoy in their waterfront home.
Major NJ companies announce hundreds of layoffs this year
Prudential Financial, Ashley Stewart and Fresh Pro led the pack of companies laying off workers in New Jersey — while a grocer also was closing a store to make way for housing.
Major renovation and construction begins at Metlife Stadium in NJ
After being awarded eight 2026 matches, including the FIFA World Cup final, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is undergoing some major demolition and renovations.
Attention shoppers: NJ getting a new Target with new design
Target is opening its newest NJ store in a retail plaza that also will offer a ShopRite, Shack Shack, Chipotle, Honeygrow and much more.