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
NJ next? NYC cops side with squatters, arrest homeowner
Following a series of squatting incidents in New York, with the most recent one in Queens, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to try and criminalize squatting in the state.
Starbucks recalls merch sold in NJ after blistering burns, bleeding reported
Hundreds of thousands of holiday metallic mug sets from Starbucks are being recalled because they can break and cause severe injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Bald eagles in New Jersey have a new threat
While New Jersey's bald eagle population has rebounded over the past few decades, there is a new threat that could endanger their numbers.
How do you get to Sesame Street? Come to New Jersey
The Sesame Street Learn and Play Educational Center, featuring interactive experiences using the iconic street, its landmarks, and characters, is set to debut at American Dream later this year.
Ready for your closeup? 14 NJ communities are now designated as film ready
After undergoing a multi-step certification and training process, 14 New Jersey communities and four counties are now designated as film-ready locations, according to the NJMPTVC.
NJ school district plays cereal dominoes to benefit food pantry
The Keyport Public School District collected more than 1,000 cereal boxes and set up a cereal domino chain to benefit their local food pantry.
A dozen of the prettiest botanical gardens to experience in NJ
Here is a list of a dozen of the prettiest botanical gardens to visit this spring and summer in New Jersey.
Scary cancer news in NJ for people in their 40s
The American Cancer Society said colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and second in women under the age of 50 years old.
15 of the best bakeries in NJ for Irish soda bread
These are 15 of the best bakeries in New Jersey to buy freshly made Irish soda bread.
2 infants surrendered at NJ Safe Haven sites so far this year
So far in 2024, two healthy newborns have been surrendered at NJ Safe Haven sites, according to officials at the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
NJ animal sanctuary issues an urgent plea to the public
The Graceful Farm Sanctuary is desperate for a new home and needs the public's help to raise the necessary funds.
10 fun things to do in New Jersey in April
After being cooped up all winter, spring is almost here and there is plenty to do in New Jersey in April.