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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Sleeping mom, teen daughter shot from outside Millville, NJ home
Millville Police Chief Ross Hoffman said shots were fired around 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning at a house on the 500 block of North 6th Street in Millville.
Toms River, NJ police chief defends cops’ actions after video of encounter goes viral
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little posted body cam footage to defend the actions of the officers, and said they were within their "legal rights and training."
Wind shift brings smoky smell from NJ’s Dragway Wildfire
The wildfire, which has burned since Sunday afternoon, continues to stay away from any structures.
Wildfire near closed NJ Atco Dragway spreads
Firefighters are using a backfire operation to burn brush and material ahead of the main body of the fire along Jackson Road in the Atco section of Waterford.
When will JCP&L restore power in Lakewood, Toms River NJ?
JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoening said the fire happened at the substation on Silverton Aveue in Toms River around 1 a.m.
NJ Transit engineers union says no strike during Labor Day weekend
Tensions have ratcheted up between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen in recent weeks.
NJ mayor chased a car thief — and the crash killed a teen and Rutgers official
Princeton Mayor Mark Freda joined a high speed pursuit of two stolen cars in November 2021 that claimed the life of Jodi Marcou, according to a lawsuit filed by her husband.
NJ judge hears arguments in state lawsuit against trans student notification policies
Monmouth County Superior Judge David Bauman heard arguments Tuesday over the state's injunction against transgender policies in Manalapan, Marlboro and Middletown.
Rampaging ex-husband shoots at cop and then himself, Brick, NJ cops say
Brick police received a call from a woman who learned via her Ring doorbell system while at work that her former husband had broken into her home.
Toddler drowns in Spotswood, NJ pool
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yvonne Ciccone did not disclose the location of the pool, the circumstances of the drowning or if any adults were present.
What NJ Transit rail commuters need to know about strike threats
NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbet told New Jersey 101.5 that any legal job action is a long way from happening.
Point Pleasant Borough, NJ cop faces more shoplifting charges
Detective Sgt. Joshua Gunnell, 41, was charged in June with shoplifting more than $200 in groceries from the Walmart in Brick.