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
NJ coastal wildlife nonprofit seeks hands-on ‘citizen scientists’
New England and other Mid-Atlantic states seemed to have more nonprofits in this field than New Jersey did, so Save Coastal Wildlife's 2018 formation did fill a tangible need.
NJ hits 4.7M vaccinated against COVID; DOH building to be named for Persichilli
Gov. Phil Murphy said the state's targeted vaccination push will continue, particularly in underserved communities.
Want to see a live performance in NJ this summer? Check out this online guide
The online "Summer Stages" guide, available on the Discover Jersey Arts website, is a collaboration between ArtPride New Jersey, the state Council on the Arts, and the state Division of Travel and Tourism.
Newark, NJ to replace Columbus statue with Tubman monument in 2022
The selection of artist Nina Cooke John's concept, "Shadow of a Face," was announced on the same day that President Biden signed into law Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
NJ students with disabilities get extra school year to avoid ‘aging out’ amid COVID
In signing the legislation that had stalled on his desk for two weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy said federal American Rescue Plan funds would be used to cover the extension, a cost that could approach $600 million.
Atlantic City, NJ man shoots self, arrested for gun possession, cops say
He tried to blame it on an unknown assailant before being identified as the shooter himself, a police investigation found.
Rutgers study: Uninsured Americans getting COVID vaccine at much lower rates
More than half of adults nationwide who have health insurance coverage said they had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-April, while only 30% with no health insurance said they had.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ residents ink deal to reopen movie theater
Moviegoers can count on "a bit of a new look, expanded film fare, private events, and maybe some fresh ideas with concessions," according to a Facebook post from the new lessee of the historic building.
Un-Happy Meal: Hackettstown, NJ man accused of McDonald’s mischief
An investigation revealed that 19-year-old Michael Garcia allegedly damaged a stainless steel door below a soda machine, sat on the counter, and punched an electronic ordering kiosk.
NJM, CHOP give teens chance to test driving skills at the doctor
Children age 15 and up will be eligible to take the completely self-guided assessment, which takes about 15 minutes and provides feedback on what the teen did well, what they need to work on, and how they can improve their performance.