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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15 buildings evacuated during wildfire in Jackson, NJ
Twenty-five structures are threatened by the wildfire in Jackson with 15 homes evacuated Wednesday afternoon.
Car with NJ license plates sought in shooting of NY State Police trooper
New York State Police say the trooper was shot on the westbound Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday night.
Generator stolen from South Jersey Halloween light display, cops say
Security video posted by Washington Township police captured a man wheeling the generator valued at $5,000 towards a blue Chevrolet Avalanche pickup on the grounds of the light show.
South Jersey wildfire contained, drought continues in NJ
Dry air and a gusty wind could aid in the rapid spread of any fire on Friday, according to NJ 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow.
Why do NJ towns have a teen curfew on Halloween?
The curfews make exceptions for jobs, religious activities and medical emergencies that may arise on Halloween and Mischief Night.
Earthquake? New Jersey shrugs: A surprising fault line — and reaction
Analysis by the Columbia Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory found the quake took place on a previously unmapped fault that runs south to north.
NJ State Police leader under fire for allegedly making antisemitic comments
Second-in-command New Jersey State Police Deputy Superintendent Lt. Col. Sean Kilcomons allegedly made antisemitic comments about state Attorney General Matt Platkin and his son during a "Bring Your Child to Work Day" event, according to a complaint obtained by the New York Post.
Halloween gone wild: Fights break out at NJ hayride, riot at Wawa
Fights inside Knight Park in Collingswood spread to a nearby Wawa store where teens fought and stole items.
Prominent NJ lawyer killed on a Nashville street
Michael O’Connell, 53, was killed by a pickup truck while crossing a street inside a crosswalk around 1 a.m., according to Metropolitan Nashville police.
Woman charged in confrontation with NJ high school football player
After Wall High School's 24-14 win over Howell Kelly Davis, 53, came onto the field during the post-game activities and was “aggressive and disruptive” towards a 17-year-old Howell player, according to Wall police.
Shooting erupts as NJ firefighters respond to home
Firefighters were called to a home on Woodland Avenue in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township around 4 p.m.,
NJ woman seriously injured after flying tire crashes through windshield
Bill said the driver of a pickup who stopped in front of the VW inadvertantly become part of the crash when Newton hit the gas out of shock.