Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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Philadelphia could lose popular TV channel in fight over license
The group Media & Democracy Project contends owner Fox Corporation spread misinformation from Fox News about the 2020 presidential election over Fox 29's airwaves in an effort to improve its ratings.
NJ drive-by school shooting with gel beads: 4 teens charged
The students were outside the Toms River Intermediate School South in Beachwood during a gym class Monday afternoon when the beads were fired.
Hunter finds human remains in Manchester, NJ
State Police said human remains were found late Monday afternoon in the woods along Route 70 near the Pemberton Township border.
100-year-old food pantry building destroyed in fire in Piscataway, NJ
The roof of the 100-year-old building housing the Fish Organization pantry was ventilated and the building "substantially compromised," according to Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler.
After outcry, NJ school district adjusts computer bedtime hours
The district announced restrictions would be put in place after monitoring software found that students were using their school issued machines in the evening and in some cases "well past midnight."
Lakewood, NJ school bus driver hospitalized after crash
The crash heavily damaged the side and undercarriage of the bus including the door on Forest Avenue in Lakewood Tuesday morning.
NJ governor promises major new tax to fund NJ Transit
During his budget address at the Statehouse Tuesday Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee on corporations with more than $10 million in annual profit.
NJ man quickly regrets using tear gas at nightclub, cops say
Two bouncers held Robert Kaminski until police showed up, according to a report obtained from Chicago police by CWB Chicago.
NJ electric bike danger: Man run over by 2 cars
Manchester police said that the bicyclist was riding westbound on Route 530 near Whiting Memorial Park around 6:55 p.m. and fell off the bike.
Elderly woman dies in Newtown, PA house fire
Police officers who were first to arrive around 4:30 a.m. said they found heavy smoke and fire at the home on Mahogany Walk in the Newtown Grant section of Newtown.