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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NJ mayor has plan to keep lifeguards past Labor Day
Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vaz is suggesting that other shore towns follow his borough's example of having lifeguards on duty until the end of September.
22-foot whale strands, unstrands in Barnegat Bay
The minke whale was first spotted Sunday near Conklin Island in Barnegat Bay. It was freed and swam into the bay only to return the next day.
Four people found dead inside Plainsboro, NJ home
Police were called to the two story home on Titus Lane in Plainsboro late Wednesday afternoon for a welfare check.
Are COVID-19 vaccinations still free in New Jersey?
With the end of the public health emergency the COVID-19 vaccine is now commercial and can cost between $115 and $128 per dose.
Suspect sought in campground ‘murder’ is pulled over in NJ
Fairfax County, Virginia Police said Cara Abbruscato, 40, of Fairfax was found dead inside a makeshift tent at a Virginia park Saturday afternoon.
Every phone in NY and NJ just started buzzing and beeping … why?
The EAS test begins at 2:20 p.m. when cell towers will begin to broadcast the test for 30 minutes along with terrestrial radio and television stations, satellite radio and television along with cable systems.
NJ reality show star goes missing — not seen since Friday
Easton police Monday morning issued a statement Monday morning that they are concerned about Pespas' well being. He may be driving a 2002 white Mustang with New Jersey license play N74KUB.
Jersey City, NJ movie theater reopens, disputes reports of rats
AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan in a statement said the AMC Newport Centre 11 had an "extensive cleaning" and treatment from a third party pest control expert allowing it to reopen Friday.
Man caught with a bomb; lawyer says it’s for hobby
Thomas Petronglo was found to have a metal can with an explosive mixture of potassium perchlorate and aluminum, with a fuse sticking out of the device, according to the indictment in the case.
Two arrested in attempted Lakewood, NJ carjacking
Police first went to NJ Transit bus terminal where the carjacking started around 6 a.m. according to Lakewood police.
How federal government shutdown will affect us in NJ
Many federal government functions will continue during a shutdown but workers won't be paid until the shutdown ends.
Man found dead in trash container near Newark, NJ school
The man was found around 5:20 p.m. in the dumpster near North Star Academy and Clinton Hill Middle School in the 600 block of Clinton Avenue in Newark's South Ward.