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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Mystery in New Jersey skies: Circling planes raise alarm
The Cape May Sheriff's Office said it received a number of calls about several small planes following each other in a pattern between Cape May Airport and the Ocean View section of Dennis Township.
Terrorism? NJ church on lockdown after activity alarmed public
Callers told Stafford police the man was wearing an orange flannel shirt under a bulletproof vest in the area of the Doc Cramer sports complex and Saint Mary’s Parish Center.
NJ legislator hopes to right an ‘injustice’ against Manasquan
The legislation from Assemblyman Sean Kean, R-Monmouth was the direct result of a buzzer beater by the Manasquan boys basketball team in a semi-final game against Camden being called back giving the Panthers the win.
Skulls, bones buried in NJ neighborhood with Native American street names
Given the names of the streets in the Wall Township neighborhood like Minnehaha Trail, Lenape Trail and Algonkin Trail, neighbors told PIX 11 that the area may have included a burial ground.
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.