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
Humpback whale makes second appearance this week at Jersey Shore
The number of whale sightings off the Jersey Shore has increased in the past few years.
1 in 5 restaurants in NJ may not survive — ask for June 5 outdoor dining
A group of restaurant owners gathered outside Woody's Ocean Grille on Friday to push for a June 5 reopening date for outdoor dining.
Indoor religious services could resume in NJ on June 12
Indoor religious worship will be allowed to resume in New Jersey on the weekend of June 12 if the health metrics continue to trend in the right direction, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
NJ senator, a former cop, says George Floyd cop deserves ‘gas chamber’
The killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sent shockwaves across the country, with law enforcement officials in New Jersey condemning the police action.
Republican lawmakers want Murphy to provide timetable for reopening
Republican state Senators want clear benchmarks from Gov. Phil Murphy as to when businesses deemed "non-essential" will be allowed to open to the public.
Neighbor set blaze that torched 3 houses in North Plainfield, cops say
Firefighters responded to the Maple Avenue blaze about 2:45 a.m. Wednesday.
CVS opens 45 more drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy said the more people who get tested the stronger the data that leads to more portions of the economy being restarted.
NJ guidelines for July graduation ceremonies leave districts with questions
Throwing caps in the air will be out at New Jersey's commencements and it's not clear how many people would be able to attend.
Couple charged with having pipe bombs, cops say
Police acting on a tip located the explosives in two separate locations.
Turnpike, Parkway tolls begin automatic increases in September
A vote on increasing tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.