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
Someone killed NJ woman, 84, and beat her paraplegic son in their home, cops say
A neighbor doing a welfare check found the elderly woman lying on the floor Tuesday evening and called police.
NJ parents against vaccine, mask mandates dropping shoes at schools
Members of NJ For Medical Freedom Operation Shoe Drop believe Gov. Phil Murphy's mask mandate for public and private schools is the first step to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for children.
Student charged in threat against NJ high school after Michigan shooting
The threat was posted hours after a shooting at a Michigan high school left three students dead and eight people wounded.
Missing Ocean County, NJ couple found in their own yard
Foul play does not look to be involved in the deaths of Gary and Lorraine Parker, according to Stafford police.
Ex-judge questions student suspensions amid Wall, NJ hazing probe
Defense attorney Deborah Gramiccioni cautioned against Wall High School administrators being quick to suspend teens amid allegations of hazing involving some football players.
Minivan driver dies in Route 130 crash with tractor trailer in Bordentown, NJ
Six people have died in five crashes along the Burlington County stretch of Route 130 in 2021, according to State Police.
Grease is the word — blockage backed up sewage at Trenton, NJ apartments
Residents are always advised not to pour grease down their drains — Trenton Water Works compares it online to fat accumulating in human arteries.
Perth Amboy, NJ head-on car crash leaves 2 dead, 3 hurt, cops say
One driver and a passenger were killed, while another was critically hurt, police said. The other driver and a juvenile passenger were taken for treatment of injuries.
Medford, NJ bridge closes, Route 78 exit to reopen soon
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has nearly completed work on Exit 43 off Route 78 westbound after the shoulder was washed out by Ida's drenching rain.
Essex County, NJ corrections officer accused of sharing child porn
Essex County Corrections Lt. Gerardo Gonzalez was arrested while at work on Tuesday, according to county prosecutors.