Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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Wall, NJ student killed after getting shot in the head
Jillian Ludwig, 18, a freshman at Belmont University was walking on a track in Nashville's Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park Tuesday when she was struck by a stray bullet.
Lakewood, NJ police crack egg throwing case
Lakewood police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said at least seven egg throwing incidents were reported after midnight on Friday morning.
No charges for owners of 20 cats found living in filth in Neptune, NJ
Volunteers and staff wearing PPE spent several hours on Wednesday removing the frightened cats from a bug-infested apartment in Neptune Township after the Monmouth County SPCA was anonymously tipped off.
Another Jackson, NJ school employee charged with sexual crimes
A second Jackson school employee in as many weeks is facing charges including child endangerment.
More pharmacies closing near NJ senior communities
Rite Aid stores on Route 37 in Toms River and Lacey Road in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, shut their doors with little notice to customers.
Check your bank account: Direct deposits in NJ may have errors
The Clearing House (TCH), which owns the Automated Clearing House (ACM), a national network used by banks to process transactions, acknowledged the glitch encountered by Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo customers.
Barnegat, NJ man stabbed his parents to death, cops say
Michael Mulgrew, 34, is charged with two counts of murder in the death of Eugene Mulgrew, 71 and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69.
Electrical equipment blamed for third fatal fire in Ocean County, NJ
Electrical equipment is being blamed for a mobile home fire Wednesday that left a woman dead and her husband hospitalized in Ocean County's third fatal fire this week.
Dangerous drugs found in NJ trick-or-treat candy
Sayreville police said a clear Ziploc bag imprinted with candy corn filled with pieces of mixed candy also contained a green Clonazepam pill.
Will New Jersey have enough poll workers on Election Day?
Even with all the early voting options the most popular day to vote remains Election Day in New Jersey.
New Brunswick, NJ woman murdered by her parent, cops say
Lissi Rodriguez-Sanchez, 20, of New Brunswick, and Teodulo Habana, 64, of New Brunswick were found at a house on Juliet Street in New Brunswick around 9:10 a.m. with multiple stab wounds.
House explosion leaves gaping hole in Stafford, NJ house
A male was found on the front lawn of the single-story house on Neptune Drive with severe injuries. He was taken to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia which also has a burn unit.