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
Applying for a job in the age of LinkedIn and social media
When searching for a job, managers want to see cover letters but not Bitmojis on applications, according to Accountemps.
You have to protect your eyes during the winter months
UV ray damage, cold dry air and even dangerous holiday toys can all damage eyes during the winter so take precautions, says one eye doctor.
5 tips on how to make successful New Year’s resolutions
When making New Year's resolutions, be sure to set small realistic goals so you don't set yourself up for failure, says one child psychologist.
More teens abusing or misusing anxiety drugs, study finds
54% of kids between 12 and 18 years old are taking and overdosing on anxiety medications, according to a study coauthored by Rutgers researchers.
Record amount of traffic expected during 2019 holiday season
AAA Northeast expects 2.8 million New Jerseyans to travel this holiday season with 90% traveling by car.
NJ spends a lot on education (don’t be too surprised), study finds
New Jersey spends roughly $19,000 per student for child education.
Volunteering vs. donations — How NJ compares among states
When it comes to charity, people in New Jersey don't have a lot of time to volunteer, but they give more money, says WalletHub.
Don’t let tech and toys ruin your children’s hearing
More parents may worry tech use is damaging their kids' hearing but they still plan to buy them tech devices as gifts, says one study.
How to avoid unintentional poisonings this holiday season
The New Jersey Poison Control Center is reminding residents how to prevent hazardous mishaps this hectic holiday season.
Don’t wash your turkey — and other Thanksgiving no-nos
The USDA warns cooks not to wash their raw turkey to prevent cross-contamination around kitchen surfaces.