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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2 teens shot outside Newark, NJ high school
A 15-year-old is in stable condition and a 17-year-old in critical condition as of late Tuesday afternoon following a shooting outside Newark's West Side High School.
NJ mayors get pushback for wanting to get tough on young crime
Democratic Edison Mayor Sam Joshi and Republican Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik again on Monday said that juveniles should be charged as adults when they are involved with car thefts and home burglaries.
Search for teen mom who broke out of Pa. youth facility with baby
Daneishya Nicole Neal, 17, left the facility off York Road in Warminster after leaving a note that she was "going her own way"
Fire official dies after responding to crash in South Bound Brook, NJ
The 54-year-old suffered a “sudden acute medical emergency" while in the line of duty, according to South Bound Brook Borough.
New York commuting: More congestion pricing exemptions revealed
Reports by several media outlets say the MTA will add exemptions to congestion pricing before Wednesday's expected final vote on the plan.
NJ announces $3M study of offshore wind impact on marine life
The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy," according to a statement from DEP commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy.
NJ man shot dead at Pa. truck stop while helping another trucker
Pennsylvania State police said James Hilton, 40, of Southampton stopped at the Love's Travel Spot just off Exit 23 of Route 78 in Upper Bern Township, Pa. around 2:50 a.m. and assisted another trucker park in the lot.
Disturbing rise in serious crimes in Monmouth County, NJ
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is concerned it will take a tragedy for change to the juvenile system to even be considered by the legislator.
Recent NJ grad killed while driving with high school sweetheart
Maryland State Police said Gage Myers, 18, was the driver of a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic that rear-ended a Toyota Highlander stopped for traffic on Route 95 in Maryland Saturday evening.
Fire forces Council Rock elementary school students off bus
The Wrightstown Elementary School students and driver all exited the bus without injury on Friday morning.