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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Calling all Disney fans! Disney100: The Exhibition is in Philadelphia, PA
It's a perfect spring break or summer day trip to Philadelphia. Celebrating a hundred years of Disney movies and "magic" with over 250 artifacts, costumes, props and artwork on display.
Play ball: These MLB pros are from New Jersey
From the well-known (Mike Trout, Mark Leiter Jr. and family) to the rising stars (Ron Marinaccio), there's plenty of NJ roots in this season of Major League Baseball.
NJ creates its own major music, arts festival this summer: 100+ acts in 3 cities
Halsey, Demi Lovato, Santana, The B-52s, The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, Stephen Colbert, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr and NeNe Leakes are among stars performing in June in NJ.
NJ revokes, cancels 46 nursing licenses after feds shutdown FL fake diploma scheme
State officials say 20 nurses and another 26 people with temporary licenses are no longer allowed to work in the medical field, until their credentials are resolved.
‘Eat the s*** sandwich’ – NJ official’s callous reactions to teen’s suicide exposed
Following a teen’s suicide, Triantafillos Parlapanides responded to media requests with inflammatory remarks, before adding they were ‘off the record.’ After being quoted, the Central Regional Schools Superintendent said he was stepping down. He remains on the payroll.
NJ man accused of kidnapping girlfriend and their baby in Ocean County
Gerson Aguilar-Lara was arrested Thursday morning by Toms River police, after a Jackson woman called 911, hours earlier.
Stolen BMW hits Newark, NJ school bus with 11 students
The crash around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday involved a stolen car and a bus with 11 Central High School students, Newark police said.
Retired NJ trooper, seen at the Jan. 6 attack, says he was just looking for restroom
Michael Daniele, of Holmdel, was identified as a retired State Police trooper caught on video during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. He told the FBI he entered amid the riot, in search of a bathroom.
Colts Neck, NJ school board votes down transgender policy changes
Colts Neck school board members backed by the "New Jersey Project" had voted to require district staff to notify parents of a student's gender identity and bathroom use based on biological gender.
New charge filed against teen in Central Regional fight before student’s suicide
Four juveniles involved in a Feb. 1 incident with Adriana Kuch before the 14-year-old's suicide in Bayville have faced charges, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
NJ superintendent still being paid after saying he quit over suicide scandal
Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned as Central Regional Schools Superintendent on Feb. 11, the school board previously announced. Nearly two weeks later, he was still getting paid.
Do mass shootings ever happen in NJ? A brief, chilling history
NJ ranks among the country's 5 lowest gun death rates, which is emphasized by a sparse history with mass shootings.