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
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Parents: Spot mental health effects connected to remote learning
Virtual learning environments can take a toll on a child's mental and emotional health but there are ways to help create a healthy balance, says experts.
When to stop for a school bus: Fines start at $100
With COVID concerns meaning more school buses, cars and bicycles on the roads, AAA says a refresher course is needed in back-to-school safety.
Talking politics at work? That may not be a good idea
As the presidential election gets closer, 53% of workers surveyed by Robert Half think it's okay to talk politics at the office, depending on the situation.
How to stay protected as West Nile Virus season returns to NJ
September is peak season for West Nile Virus in New Jersey and the State Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves against infected mosquitoes.
54% of people lost money on cancelled activities due to COVID-19
But survey representative says don't give up: You might still get your money back.
Students: Don’t let working at home become a pain in the neck (or back)
Sitting in a proper chair at a proper desk at home can help with a child's posture during remote learning.
Online or in-person, school bullying is ‘adult problem,’ NJ psychologist says
Whether kids go back to school in-person or virtually, they need to know how to report bullying and who to report it to.
NJ doctor’s advice: Prolonged computer harmful to child vision
Dr. Joseph Calderone, of Better Vision New Jersey in Cranford, says eye concerns include permanent ocular damage, eye strain or fatigue, dry eyes, myopia or nearsightedness.
NJ ranks high when it comes to best states to have a baby
New Jersey is the 12th best state to have a baby, scoring high in the baby and family friendliness categories, according to WalletHub.
Call 811 before you dig in NJ — It’s the law
You should call at least three business days before digging.
ATV popularity revs up — But how safe are they for youth?
A study by Clinical Pediatrics finds 31 children every day have been admitted to emergency rooms across the U-S with serious or life-threatening ATV-related head and neck injuries over the past 25 years.