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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NJ schools have early dismissals for heavy rain — Tuesday, Jan. 9
NJ 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow remains concerned about the high impact storm which will start with bands of heavy rain in the afternoon that will become heavier and steadier.
NJ DOT puts up another round of humorous safety messages
The snarky signs made their debut in 2022 but were quickly taken down after the Federal Highway Administration objected and issued a cease-and-desist order.
Man shoots himself outside police station in Toms River, NJ
Toms River police chief Mitch Little said officers found a man with the self-inflicted gunshot around 3 p.m.
NJ cops hunt shoplifters after Wawa accidentally left doors unlocked
A note on the door indicated the store would be closed from 11 p.m. on New Years Eve until 6 a.m. New Year’s Day and no employees were inside.
Religious leader shot outside mosque in New Jersey dies
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said a man he identified as an imam was shot outside the Masjid Muhammad Newark mosque at South Orange Avenue and Camden Street around 6:15 a.m
Single NJ neighborhood ravaged by 3 separate fires during weekend
Three separate fires in two buildings at the Colony Oaks apartment complex in North Brunswick have displaced dozens of residents.
Major traffic in Lakewood, NJ: Thousands come to pay their respects
86-year-old Grand Rabbi Matisyahu Solomon succumbed to a long time illness in his home Tuesday evening.
NJ man wins nearly $500K on unlikely parlay bet
Millville's Travis Dufner picked 14 different players, including former Rutgers player Isiah Pacheco from Vineland, to each score a touchdown during the weekend’s games using the Draft Kings app.
NJ police department blasts fake news report generated by A.I.
The false report is one more part of the debate over the use of artificial intelligence by media organizations to create content.
16-year-old from North Plainfield, NJ killed in Route 22 crash
A teen killed in single vehicle crash on Route 22 Christmas morning was pronounced dead at the scene near Victor Street.
Monmouth County K-9 unit loses its third member this month
Leo died on Tuesday while fellow K-9 Gunner also died of cancer and Skye retired.
When will congestion pricing start for NJ commuters?
Acting MTA Chair and CEO John Lieber said the agency may delay the implementation of congestion pricing until at least June.