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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Cops say son found his murdered mom at home in Edison, NJ
Joan Franklin Polanco is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Edison death of Lizbeth Benitez-Rivera, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics this summer
Despite heartbreak for a couple New Jersey track stars — theses athletes from NJ are already on the U.S. Olympic roster.
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, is charged with wire fraud in connection with the alleged embezzlement over several years.
Police make separate NJ child pornography arrests, days apart
Separate arrests in Willingboro and Somerville were announced by law enforcement — with charges including child pornography possession.
New sex assault charges with another victim for NJ teacher
Julie Rizzitello, of Brick, faces additional charges involving a second student, prosecutors said, following her arrest on July 3.
NJ man gets decades in prison for sexually assaulting two girls
Gerell F. Schmitt, formerly of Eatontown, was first arrested in 2020. He was convicted by a Monmouth County jury this year.
Prosecutor: NJ landlord stabbed to death at ‘behavioral service’ home
A 39-year-old Atlantic County man was charged with murder, after a landlord from Lakewood was stabbed to death at a home listed as a behavioral service location.
Murder charge: Young NJ woman was shot and killed with puppy
Police have identified the victim of a harrowing shooting in Warren County as Amanda Pulver, 21. Her puppy was also killed, according to a GoFundMe for her family.
NJ officer charged with DUI had wine bottle in police cruiser, video shows
East Newark Patrolman Brian Aparicio was arrested after field sobriety tests, during an early-morning incident in January.
This big concern of NJ grocery shoppers is the focus of a federal proposal
At least two of New Jersey's Congressional delegates throw support to an act to stop companies from practicing shrinkflation.
NJ spray grounds & splash pads in summer: Many are free
Keep cool with the family while saving some cash — and be ready for some spots that have changed their rules this season.
NJ school sued over ‘extended and persistent’ bullying before girl’s death
Middletown schools have been sued by the family of 14-year-old Jocelyn Walters, who took her own life after repeated bullying and harassment by other students, according to the suit.