New Jersey 101.5

12/25/2025

After weeks of mall traffic, Parkway gridlock, gift wrapping marathons, and tightly scheduled cheer, December 26th through that post–New Year’s weekend becomes its own dimension. Read our story here: https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-feral-week/

12/24/2025

If you really want to understand New Jersey during the holidays, don’t look at the lights or the malls — look at the food.

This holiday season, New Jersey shines with delicious traditions, featuring Italian-American favorites like the Feast of the Seven Fishes, hearty meals, and family gatherings that celebrate culinary heritage.

12/24/2025

What's your favorite Christmas cookie?

New Jersey residents love their holiday cookies, with one in particular rising above the rest when it comes to that go-to choice.

12/24/2025

When it comes to the rules of the road, New Jersyans have some work to do. Find out why New Jersey drivers are some of the worst by reading our story here: https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-driving-challenges/

12/24/2025

Christmas Eve will stay bright and breezy. Christmas Day might feature some showers. On Friday, significant snowy and icy conditions are possible in New Jersey.

🔗 Link in comments for Meteorologist Dan Zarrow's full weather blog forecast.

12/24/2025

The Chocolate Bar is one of those places that greets you with small town New Jersey pride.

In the hearts of Little Silver and Westfield, The Chocolate Bar offers a charming atmosphere filled with rich chocolate aromas and desserts made in-house.

12/24/2025

For a state that has such a high rate of autism, the number of services offered in New Jersey is lagging behind other states, according to a study by Autism 360. Read our story here:

Parents of children with autism face unique challenges, from adjusting dreams to navigating public stigma. New Jersey's autism services rank 10th, highlighting room for improvement and advocacy efforts.

12/24/2025

Imagine getting a check from the federal government that is less than $2. That's exactly what happened to Bill Spadea. Read our story here:

Spadea gets tax refund, shares amount with audience

12/24/2025

What do you think about a measure being considered by the New Jersey Legislature that would ban restaurants from giving customers plastic utensils unless they are requested?

New Jersey's proposed ban on single-use plastic utensils took another step forward. Is this ban a necessity for the environment, or a burden on businesses?

12/24/2025

What started as district-level rules and spirited local debate has escalated into statewide legislation that could reshape what school looks like for hundreds of thousands of students. Read More 🔗 https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-school-phone-ban

12/23/2025

Rutgers student Mortimer "Morty" Wortman was last seen in the Regional Day School parking lot in Jackson on Nov. 21, prompting searches in the wooded area near the school along Route 571. FULL STORY 🔗 https://nj1015.com/morty-wortman-missing-jackson-2/

12/23/2025

🔥The Silver Lake nursing home in Bristol collapsed after an explosion