Joel Katz

Philadelphia

Broadcaster, Voiceover Actor and Digital Content Creator at WMGQ-FM (Somerset, NJ)

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Articles

International Nurses Day Honors Lady with the Lamp

3 days ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910), British nurse and hospital reformer at Scutari hospital during the Crimean war. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)Once again, it’s time to salute Nurses around the world for International Nurses Day. It’s no coincidence that today also happens to be the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Florence is known for being a nursing pioneer as the founder of modern nursing.
3 Gifts From Mom on 60th Mother's Day (I Have a Much Older Sibling)

4 days ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

16th October 1943: A mom carrying a tray of apple pies. (Photo by Harry Shepherd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)Today’s the day to honor mom. During this day, we inevitably reflect on all the things our mothers did for us throughout our lives. We had my mom for dinner last night to celebrate with her. During dinner, one of the things we discussed was what my mom used to cook for us when we were kids. She doesn’t cook much anymore, but when she did, she created some memorable dishes.
Dog Mom’s Day is Here to Celebrate Mothers and Their Furry Kids

5 days ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

Dog Mom’s Day: A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with black, brown and white fur(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)Maybe you weren’t aware of this particular special day for Mothers. I’m not talking about Mother’s Day, when we honor and celebrate our Moms and motherhood. That day happens tomorrow. However, today is another special day for moms, dog moms. I’ve just recently learned that this day exists. Today and the second Saturday of May each year is National Dog Mom’s Day.
New Jersey Ranked the Best State in 1 Category

5 days ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

High School students sit in a classroom taking an exam. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)We all love to boast about all the wonderful reasons why, New Jersey, the state we live in, is the greatest state of all. We even take it a step further and criticize neighboring states. “Pennsylvania drivers are the worst!” Or “New Yorkers are loud and obnoxious.”We complain about New Jersey too, but we’re allowed to. High property taxes, cost of living, and the traffic is unbearable.
New Jersey Top 10 on High Rent Survey

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

A “for rent” sign is posted in front of a home. The cost of shelter remains high. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)If you live in New Jersey, you know how expensive it is to buy or rent here. If you have enough money to buy a house, you still have to deal with other major expenses. This includes sky-high property taxes. New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the United States. If you don’t have enough money to purchase a house, you’re forced to rent an apartment or house.
Franklin Food Bank Facing Serious Challenge

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

Joel Katz and Franklin Food Bank’s Allie O’Brien pose for a selfie in front of the Magic 98.3 logoCredit: A. O'Brien“The Franklin Food Bank is commemorating 50 years in 2025: that's 9 presidents, 13 New Jersey governors, 5 recessions, 1 pandemic, and countless storms. We're still here because one thing remains the same: our unwavering commitment to the people we serve. There's a great lesson in that. We will rise to meet the need.” Derek Smith, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Bank.
What You May Not Know About Cinco De Mayo

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

All the items necessary for a Mexican-themed chili feast sit on a wooden surface including a cauldron of chili (with ladle), a loaf of bread, a bowl of brown rice and chili, a bowl of chopped onions, a bowl of shredded cheese, a bottle of oil, a toy plastic football, a basket of dried flowers, a decorative sheaf of wheat, and some utensils and dishes. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)If you listen to the show each morning, you probably know that Cinco De Mayo is one of my favorite holidays.
Belichick Question That Started the Firestorm Had Already Been Answered

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

If you’ve been following “The Adventures of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson” then you’re not alone. Exactly one week ago today, their story rocketed to number one on the charts, playing everywhere. I remember where I was when it happened. I was watching the CBS Sunday Morningsegment exactly one week ago when it aired. Bill was asked by interviewer Tony Dokoupil how he and Jordon met.
Armored Combat Hits New Jersey for the 1st Time

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

The entrance to American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)I love sharing things that are new to me. I had never heard of armored combat competition until recently. It looks pretty cool, especially if you’re someone who enjoys events like the Renaissance Faire. Maybe you’ve heard of this, but if you’re not familiar with armored combat, it’s a form of martial arts competition.
Scams Aren't Always Obvious

1 week ago | magic983.com | Joel Katz

Not a day goes by that I don’t get emails or text messages that are obvious scams. Every day, more and more people are being targeted for fraud, and unfortunately, many don’t know the warning signs to avoid being cheated. The one I’ve been getting a lot lately is a text offering a work-from-home job making a generous salary and working “10-12 hours a week.” If interested, I’m asked to call a WhatsApp number. The scam is riddled with red flags.