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
‘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.
Hey, NJ: How would you like to get paid to eat pizza?
PlayStar wants to pay one New Jerseyan, and one New Yorker to test pizza from three different restaurants, write reviews, and get paid cash for the task.
NJ bishop remains hospitalized during trip to Rome
Trenton Diocese Bishop David O'Connell is resting comfortably in Rome after suffering a heart attack while on a pilgrimage, according to The Trenton Monitor.
NJ woman charged with stealing fundraiser money for injured man
A 46-year-old Tinton Falls woman is accused of stealing $15,000 from an online fundraiser she set up to help offset the cost of medical bills for a Florida man injured in a car crash.
Death of a spouse: NJ just made it easier for people in mourning
Last month, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that allows surviving spouses to use the decedent's car until the vehicle registration expires, rather than within 30 days.
NJ Transit now selling merchandise to capitalize on new bull celebrity
NJ Transit is now taking pre-orders for a plush "Ricardo the Bull" where a portion of the proceeds will go to the animal sanctuary taking care of the real-life bull.
Stressing over the holidays? Tips to cope
While the holidays are joyous for some, they can be sad and stressful for others, so be sure to take care of yourself, one New Jersey mental health expert advises.