Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
The votes are in for Howell High’s new mascot after Confederacy flap
The Howell High School graduate who designed the winning "Rebels" mascot after an online vote among four competing designs said she can see both sides of the argument over changing the logo.
No injuries after 85-foot crane falls onto Tinton Falls house
The crane was working on a tree removal project, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.
You’re allowed to visit hospital patients — NJ’s new rules
The state Department of Health on Tuesday issued guidelines that will allow hospital visits to resume.
Visitors from 16 states now have to quarantine in NJ
The state Department of Health has doubled the number of states where people visiting or returning from will have to self-quarantine for 14 days.
No, Murphy wasn’t ‘caught’ eating inside restaurant, manager says
Martell's Waters Edge has a large covered tiki deck for dining and a bar, but no indoor area was open to customers this weekend, the manager says
Right whale, one of just 400 left in world, dies off NJ coast
The 70 ton whale photographed off Long Branch on Thursday has floated away and cannot be located in order to perform a necropsy.
Howell HS: Still the ‘Rebels,’ but Confederate mascot is gone
Early designs for a new Howell High School logo resemble the logo of the New England Patriots football team.
Woodrow Wilson name removed from two NJ school buildings
Monmouth University will rename its Wilson Hall. Camden will rename Woodrow Wilson High School after 90 years.
Remains found at burned home of woman who’s missing, thought dead
But it could take some time to verify if the remains are hers, or even human.
Turnpike, Parkway service areas reopen — more to come
When indoor dining is permitted more coffee shops and dining options will open at the Vince Lombardi, Richard Stockton and Forked River service areas.F
Couple stole, starved 4 German Shepherd puppies who died, cops say
Two of the dogs were found dead in a fire pit while two others were found buried, according to police.
NJ Transit asks riders, employers to help keep trains safe in pandemic
It says most importantly, riders should wear masks.