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
Who’s still wearing a mask in NJ?
You no longer have to wear a mask outside and masking requirements have been lifted in most indoor locations, but many New Jersey residents, including Gov. Phil Murphy, are still wearing them sometimes.
Leave NJ? Majority of CPAs say you and your business should
More than half of certified public accountants surveyed in New Jersey admitted they told a business client to relocate because of the state's unfriendly business climate, and 7 in 10 said they advised an individual client to move out due to the high cost of living.
Camden, NJ pedestrian death involving police vehicle under investigation
Preliminary findings indicate that an on-duty, uniformed member of the Camden County Police Department, driving a marked patrol vehicle, struck a female Camden resident crossing the street.
Moorestown, NJ man gets 65 months behind bars in $1.5M scheme
Brett Cooper was alleged to have told prospective investors they could triple their contributions in 60 to 90 days, but admitted he never invested any of their money.
NJ’s first heat wave of ’21 winds down — is your car ready for summer?
Things like tires and batteries are often thought of by drivers more in cold weather than hot, but they should be attended to during this season.
Stockton U. and Ocean City, NJ pair up for accelerated diploma program
It may be the first such pathway between a high school and college in New Jersey, but other area high schools are quickly gaining interest.
Addiction treatment in NJ a click away with free, online guide
ATLAS, short for the Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards platform, allows people to find and compare treatment options contingent on several factors: location, insurance accepted, and services offered.
‘ALYSSA Act’ school alarm bill honors Woodcliff Lake, NJ native killed in Parkland shootin…
The federal legislation has the same spirit as "Alyssa's Law" here in New Jersey, requiring the installation of silent panic alarms in schools to immediately notify law enforcement of an active shooter situation.
Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City announces 10 new summer shows
The new bookings join headliners such as Guns N' Roses, which last week announced two September dates at the Hard Rock.
NJ Law Enforcement Torch Run back in action Friday
Because there is no opening ceremony for this year's Special Olympics, the run is not going to culminate at The College of New Jersey, but rather will be a point-to-point event connecting its dozens of different routes.