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
The job outlook for 2024 graduates is bright
As graduation approaches, there's good news for job seekers as more than 60% of employers said they plan to hire entry-level professionals, according to Robert Half.
What to know if you’re interested in a Jersey Shore summer rental
Summer home rentals at the Jersey Shore are hot right now and one realtor offers the best tips on prices, availability, and more.
15 of the best beach eats at the Jersey Shore
Here are 15 of the best Jersey Shore restaurants to enjoy before or after the beach.
Alcohol is becoming a big problem in New Jersey
A NJ counselor has tips to cut back on alcohol consumption after the latest statistics reveal alcohol abuse continues to be a problem in the Garden State.
Popular spring attraction in NJ apologizes for causing traffic mess
A popular tulip farm in Monmouth County issued an apology on social media today after customers complained about being stuck in traffic for hours on Sunday entering and exiting the farm.
Man arrested for trespassing at a Bayville middle school
A Manahawkin man was arrested for trespassing at Central Regional Middle School while sitting in a pickup truck on campus, police say.
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.
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.
Vote for iconic NJ landmark as the best U.S. roadside attraction
A famous NJ structure made the list of nominees of USA Today's Top 20 Best Roadside Attractions.
NJ students continue to lag in math achievement scores
New Jersey is one of eight states where students remain lagging in math and the disparities are worse for students of color and for those in low-income communities, according to a report.
12 fun New Jersey events to attend in May
Here is a list of a dozen unique and fun festivals to attend in New Jersey in May 2024.
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.