Dan Alexander

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.

Budget cuts threaten one of the most popular beaches in NJ this summer

As summer crowds flock to Sandy Hook, one congressman raises alarms about lifeguard shortages. Safety could be on the line as we approach the busy season.

NJ man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

The National Park Service says the 30-year-old New Jersey man was part of a large group that approached the bison in the Upper Geyser Basin at Old Faithful inside Yellowstone National Park and got too close.

Teen driver faces additional charges in fatal Toms River hit-and-run

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said Abel Mathukutty, 18, of the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany-Troy Hills, was driving an Infinity sedan east on Route 37 at 76 mph when it struck a Mercedes about 7:25 p.m. on May 24.

Police activity impacts 2 New Jersey schools Thursday morning

Classes at two New Jersey schools were disrupted Thursday due to police activity.

Trust betrayed as Parlin, NJ caregiver accused of stealing from elderly clients

A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of the very seniors she was meant to protect. What happened next is truly unsettling.

At least 6 vehicles stolen from Mount Laurel neighborhood in 3 hours, cops say

A half-dozen vehicles were stolen from the same neighborhood within three hours Tuesday morning, according to police.

South River High School closed by vandalism, principal says

According to a message from South River High School Principal Jamie Kinard to staff obtained by New Jersey 101.5, extreme vandalism and mischief caused classes to be canceled on Thursday.

Good news for NJ traffic: Route 80 west to fully open 11 days early

After months of disruptions, the westbound lanes on Route 80 in Wharton are ready to breathe a sigh of relief this weekend.

Councilman quits after getting caught in mail scandal

NJ Globe reported that Richard Bennett has submitted his resignation. Bennett's name is also no longer listed on the township website as a member of the council.

FOUND: Police call off search for 10-year-old girl

A missing girl from Jersey City was found.

Days after SWAT activity in Howell, dead man identified but questions remain

Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago identified the man found shot dead inside a vehicle parked on White Street as Rolando Acte Mejia, 36, of Howell Township. No other details were disclosed about what led to his death.

NJ high school student fatally shot — by accident — at friend’s house, family says

Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said that "multiple juveniles" were present when Xyere Brooks, 16, suffered a gunshot wound inside a home on Thorn Street in Camden.