Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by deer, police say
Two other motorcyclists in the group were also injured, according to police.
Right whale, one of just 400 left in world, dies off NJ coast
The 70 ton whale photographed off Long Branch on Thursday has floated away and cannot be located in order to perform a necropsy.
Murphy won’t make Trump quarantine when he comes to NJ
President Donald Trump will not have to self quarantine after being in Arizona this week when he spends the weekend at his Bedminster golf club.
Howell HS: Still the ‘Rebels,’ but Confederate mascot is gone
Early designs for a new Howell High School logo resemble the logo of the New England Patriots football team.
Woodrow Wilson name removed from two NJ school buildings
Monmouth University will rename its Wilson Hall. Camden will rename Woodrow Wilson High School after 90 years.
Jackson mom: My son died in my arms, stabbed in his heart
Isaiah Renouf's mother said he was stabbed in the heart early Friday morning.
Remains found at burned home of woman who’s missing, thought dead
But it could take some time to verify if the remains are hers, or even human.
Turnpike, Parkway service areas reopen — more to come
When indoor dining is permitted more coffee shops and dining options will open at the Vince Lombardi, Richard Stockton and Forked River service areas.F
2 NJ kids with COVID-19 died; 42 diagnosed with inflamatory illness
There could be a spike in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children cases as child care centers and summer camps reopens, according to the medical director of CHOP.
Couple stole, starved 4 German Shepherd puppies who died, cops say
Two of the dogs were found dead in a fire pit while two others were found buried, according to police.
NJ Transit asks riders, employers to help keep trains safe in pandemic
It says most importantly, riders should wear masks.
Murphy administration sues Asbury Park for allowing indoor dining
ASBURY PARK — The state has filed a lawsuit against this Jersey Shore municipality over a City Council resolution allowing indoor dining starting Monday.
Gov. Phil Murphy this month issued an executive order allowing restaurants to offer sit-down dining outdoors only starting Monday...
Gov. Phil Murphy this month issued an executive order allowing restaurants to offer sit-down dining outdoors only starting Monday...