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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Hoarders move out of rented NJ home, abandoning dozens of cats
A neighbor's complained about the smells of urine coming from the Old Bridge townhouse unit brought out volunteers to remove dozens of cats.
Scary thunderstorms in NJ may have sparked destructive church fire
A line of thunderstorms approached South Jersey from the west early Monday evening packing winds of up to 80 mph as they crossed the Delaware River but quicker lost their punch.
Mourning for NJ Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver begins Friday
Gov. Phil Murphy will talk about Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver during a press conference Friday afternoon to start a week of mourning in New Jersey leading to her funeral Saturday, Aug. 12.
Divers pull father from river in Somerset County, NJ — update
A father lost his balance and fell back into the Millstone River after getting his three children out of the water when they became distressed.
NJ celebrity trainer found dead after a dad uncovers child molestation
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said the father of a 14-year-old reported finding video and photos of "inappropriate sexual activity" of his child with Jersey City native Lance Darren "Venom" Goodall, Jr. on his child's phone.
Baby among those dead in Lacey, NJ house fire
Law enforcement sources tell New Jersey 101.5 at least three people died in the fire a two-story house on Buttonwood Drive near Haines Street in the Forked River section of Lacey Township.
Philadelphia traffic anchor recovers from TikTok challenge assault
Fox 29's Bob Kelly was hosting an event at the Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City Sunday and was approached by a man who recorded himself pouring beer over his head and shoulders.
Woman falls down NJ well, plummets 20 to 30 feet
Police were called to a home in Pilesgrove where troopers found a woman had fallen between 20 and 30 feet into a well.
NJ Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies suddenly at age 71
She was hospitalized at Cooper Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for an undisclosed illness.
NJ realizes wrong man was sent to prison for 30 years
Dion Miller, 54, was charged in the 2003 robbery of a man outside a senior citizen building and convicted by a jury in 2007.
Newark-bound flight returns to Boston, passenger removed (VIDEO)
Massachusetts State Police said they were notified by an unnamed New Jersey law enforcement agency that a passenger on board Delta flight #5770 made "threats related to the safety of the flight."
Who’s in charge of NJ? Murphy’s on vacation, his No. 2 is in hospital
Gov. Phil Murphy and his family left for a vacation in Italy Friday leaving Oliver as the acting governor but she was hospitalized and unable to carry out her duties.