I am New Jersey 101.5's Afternoon News Anchor. I was formerly Senior Producer of Morning News and Special Programming here for four years, and Evening News Anchor for another three. I'm proud to be a member of our on-air and digital teams which have been honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and also by the New Jersey and Keystone chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. I got my start in radio at The College of New Jersey, on student-run WTSR-FM, and graduated from TCNJ in 2009. Before coming to 101.5, I did news and sports for WGHT-AM in Pompton Lakes and WYNY-FM in Milford, PA. In a previous life as a child actor, I appeared in the Broadway cast of "Beauty and the Beast" from 1994 to 1996. I live in Hunterdon County with my wife, Kristen, and our poodle, Archie.
Patrick Lavery
Rutgers opens community center for adults with autism
The new building continues the university's tradition of training future practitioners in autism services, and conducting research to find solutions to help those 21 and older with autism succeed at all aspects of adult life.
Make beaches great again: Trump flag, lots of masks wash up on NJ beaches
Among the other findings that made Clean Ocean Action's "Roster of the Ridiculous" were a kitty litter scoop, cocktail shaker, AirPods, a foam Halloween tombstone, and a New Year's Eve party hat.
NJ has good clean energy goals — but must act fast, advocates say
A new report suggests transitioning homes and businesses to electric-only power by 2050 would equate to removing more than 2 million gasoline-powered cars from Jersey roadways.
Gas prices down in NJ but overseas COVID spikes may stall further drop
Prices are down a couple of cents statewide versus a week ago, but not much more downward action is expected for now.
‘Moms Helping Moms’ provides diapers for NJ families in need
In the past year, the nonprofit organization has expanded to serve all 21 New Jersey counties, capable of delivering 600,000 diapers in a year.
New April campaign against distracted driving launches in NJ
It's called "Take Control Of Your Destiny," and visually consists of colorfully decorated steering wheels, meant to signify what is uniquely important about each New Jersey driver's journey through life.
You could score a Jersey job on new Queen Latifah TV show
Garden State residents 18 and over may get the chance to work on this or other television programs if they are chosen for, and successfully complete, a two-day intensive training program next month in Newark.
NJ incomes jumped in 2020, but largely inflated by COVID stimulus
In 2020, New Jerseyans' personal income increased by 6.8%.
‘Ocean of Love’ helps county kids with cancer and their families
The group's founding grew out of the childhood cancer cluster and pollutants that were found in drinking water in Toms River, a case that garnered national attention.
Volcano in New Jersey? It’s ancient (and dormant), but it’s here
It last erupted somewhere between 360 and 440 million years ago, depending on who you ask.