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
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both over $300 million
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both over $300 million
Monmouth University student repeats N-word in video
A copy of the video obtained by New Jersey 101.5 shows eight white people --five males, two females-- sitting in a room each saying the full "N" word.
Stinging, painful jellyfish in our waters — this week, NJ hopes to find them
Several environmental groups will team up to take a closer look Wednesday and Thursday.
$5,000 reward to help find who shot cat in face with arrow
A Maryland group wants to help find those responsible for injuring the cat in Howell.
Brookdale evacuated because of gas leak
Students are being relocated to neighboring Thompson Park in Middletown.
Sarah Stern’s convicted murderer: Toss verdict, give me a new trial
A flag football game with teachers from Neptune High will raise money for her scholarship fund on Wednesday evening.
UPDATE: Language barrier prevents Coast Guard rescue from sailboat off Jersey Shore
A 47-foot life boat was dispatched from Manasquan Station to assist the sailboat with only an Italian speaking man on board.
Bruce Springsteen surprises film goers at Asbury Park festival
Bruce Springsteen talked about his career after a screening of rare band and studio footage at the historic Paramount Theatre.
Second possible Monmouth measles exposure: This time at LabCorp
The Department of Health issued a warning earlier about a restaurant on Route 9 in Englishtown.
Beyond Ocean County now: Measles warning at NJ restaurant
Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as May 10.
Women, teen sexually assaulted at ShopRite by worker, lawsuits say
A woman and a 16-year-old girl say they were sexually attacked by a worker at ShopRite on the same day.
Search called off: Newborn’s final resting place at garbage dump
The decision was announced several hours after a judge ruled the boy's mother, Jada McClain, 18, would remain behind bars at the Monmouth County Jail until trial.