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 man bites off driver’s ear during road-rage fight, cops say
Two men got into a fight on the shoulder of Route 287 just south of Exit 41 (Route 80), according to State Police.
Lakewood, NJ MVC branch closed Wednesday without explanation
The state agency announced the closure on its website and social media.
NJ criticized over $9M review of Murphy’s pandemic actions
The report shows the failures of the Murphy administration in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helicopter makes emergency landing at NJ high school
A warning indicator light went on, forcing the chopper to land in a field at Middletown school field.
Starbucks is now fleeing the capital city of NJ
The decision came after an evaluation of the store in downtown Trenton was made by its corporate owners although a specific reason was not given for the closure.
Skeletal remains found at residential work site in Wall, NJ
"There is not believed to be any active danger to the surrounding neighborhood," Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said in a statement.
Season over for Manasquan boys as emergency injunction rejected
The State Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the NJSIAA's bylaws which prohibit the review or appeal of a bad call once a game is complete.
Outrage: NJ refs give Camden win by taking back Manasquan’s thrilling buzzer-beater
A buzzer-beater shot with 5.8 seconds left in the game by Manasquan’s Griffin Linstra appeared to give the Warriors an upset win over Camden.
Are your mumps shots up to date? Outbreak confirmed in NJ
The best way to avoid measles, mumps and rubella is through a vaccine, according to the state Department of Health.
Search for missing person after car found in NJ forest
Elliot Ganiel's family was notified Sunday morning that his vehicle was found at the Mullica River canoe launch within Wharton State Forest.
Teen serving as Mormon missionary dies in NJ
Jarde Chappell was “unresponsive" early Saturday and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, according to a Mormon church spokesman.
NJ drive-by school shooting with gel beads: 4 teens charged
The students were outside the Toms River Intermediate School South in Beachwood during a gym class Monday afternoon when the beads were fired.