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
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.
Conflicts erupt at NJ university: Rutgers investigates Islamic center break-in
Rutgers police are investigating what they call a bias break-in at the Center for Islamic Life as the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end.
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.
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.
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.
Millions of laundry detergent pods recalled due to defective packaging
Procter and Gamble is recalling more than 8 million liquid laundry detergent pods due to possible serious injuries.
‘Gas station anti-depressant’ causing serious health problems in NJ
The New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers has reported an increase in tianeptine ingestion calls associated with severe adverse effects in the past six months.
The ‘Elite’ chose this as the best bakery in New Jersey
Yelp Elite has chosen the best bakery in every state.
NJ sanctuary is dedicated to giving animals a second chance
Ricardo the bull is one of the most famous animals in New Jersey to be rescued and living at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, but what is the place and who is the man behind it?
Moving in! The 21 fastest growing towns in New Jersey
The U.S. Census American Community Survey's 5-year estimates for 2012 and 2022 reveal the top 21 fastest-growing New Jersey municipalities and the 21 fastest-shrinking towns.
Neglected and dead dogs removed from home of NJ animal rescue group
Nearly 100 maltreated dogs, some deceased, were removed from a squalor home whose owners are members of a self-described animal rescue group, according to Vernon police.
Mom charged after infant is found alone outside NJ convention center
Secaucus police arrested a young mom after leaving her infant alone in a stroller outside the Meadowlands Exposition Center on Valentine's Day, while she went outside.