Hey there! I'm the midday news anchor for the Dennis and Judi Show on NJ 101.5. You may have heard my name before as I have co-hosted a number of morning shows on rock radio stations up and down the Jersey Shore as well as New York City. I also dabbled in business for a while at The Wall Street Journal Radio Network. While I am a Staten Island girl, I've been living in the Garden State (near the beach) for almost 20 years. I have a teenage son (yikes!). I'm a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan. I love the New York Mets (my dad was a lefty relief pitcher for the Mets in the 1960s). I love animals, (especially my cat Gingerbread, my rabbit, Shadow and an adorable bloodhound named Esther). I enjoy going to concerts (I love live music). I'm a beach girl through and through (you will find me there a lot). I enjoy watching The Brick Memorial Marching Mustangs in action and doing the announcing for their home shows. I love the color purple, anything coconut-scented and a good red wine. Italian food (my heritage) and seafood are my faves. I'll travel anywhere. Just don't ever ask me to attend a Yankees game or go camping...the answer will always be no. LOL. That's me in a nutshell! Talk to you on the radio!
Jen Ursillo
Managing children’s overeating and weight gain during the pandemic
Overeating and weight gain thanks to stress and anxiety that comes with the pandemic, can mean trouble down the line for a child's physical and mental health, says one Rutgers expert.
Working from home? You may need to boost homeowner’s insurance
New Jerseyans working from home may need to boost their homeowners insurance to make sure proper protections are in place.
Meet the piping plover, the Jersey Shore bird you should leave alone
Restoration projects on the coast seek to stabilize and increase the number of breeding pairs of piping plovers in New Jersey.
How safe is COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, unborn babies?
While there's not enough safety data about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant women, one Rutgers expert says there is evidence to support that a mom cannot pass the virus onto her unborn child.
NJ law proposed to require announcements of school outbreaks
Two bills are making their way through Trenton that would address New Jersey's response to COVID-19 in schools and establish protocols for notifying teachers and families when a case has been confirmed.
NJ sets a new record for organ donations in 2020
Despite COVID-19 placing restrictions on organ donation and transplantation, New Jersey managed to set a new record for organ donations in 2020.
How the new coronavirus variants affect us here in NJ
Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 variants that have reached New Jersey, affecting two people so far.
Protecting the NJ homeless during COVID-19
Protocols have been put in place across New Jersey communities and counties to protect the homeless population from contracting COVID-19.
How COVID-19 may affect 2020 tax filings in New Jersey
With extra unemployment money, stimulus checks and small business grants offered, COVID-19 will most likely affect 2020 tax filings in New Jersey, so stay informed.
Searching for love in the pandemic? NJ matchmaker has advice
Sure, dating during a pandemic may be difficult but there are creative ways to meet someone and keep the sparks going, says one matchmaking expert.
Own property in South Jersey? Help grow a maple syrup industry
Maple syrup tapping has started at Stockton University and officials say South Jersey residents can help with the process too.
A warning for NJ: We’re very vulnerable to identity theft, report says
Lack of policies and penalties in place are two reasons why New Jersey is the fifth most vulnerable state in the nation to identity theft and fraud, says WalletHub.