I am New Jersey 101.5's Afternoon News Anchor. I was formerly Senior Producer of Morning News and Special Programming here for four years, and Evening News Anchor for another three. I'm proud to be a member of our on-air and digital teams which have been honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and also by the New Jersey and Keystone chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. I got my start in radio at The College of New Jersey, on student-run WTSR-FM, and graduated from TCNJ in 2009. Before coming to 101.5, I did news and sports for WGHT-AM in Pompton Lakes and WYNY-FM in Milford, PA. In a previous life as a child actor, I appeared in the Broadway cast of "Beauty and the Beast" from 1994 to 1996. I live in Hunterdon County with my wife, Kristen, and our poodle, Archie.
Patrick Lavery
Atlantic hurricane forecast much more active than first thought
Thursday's update now shows an 85% chance of this season being above normal, with a much higher potential of being classified "extremely active," and possibly the third-most active season since 2005.
After months at home, how will pets cope when we go back to work?
We all love spending time with our pets, but many have been at our sides almost constantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wine — one New Jersey tax that’s not too high
If New Jersey's highest-in-the-nation property taxes are driving you to drink, take comfort that the state is firmly in the middle of the pack for its taxes on wine and distilled spirits.
Lottery scams extend to social media, NJ officials warn
Recent posts have added to the number of ways unscrupulous scammers are cheating New Jersey residents out of money, while those residents are playing the odds to try to win money.
‘Flame jetting’ is dangerous phenomenon — and can ruin your Fourth
It happens when a container of flammable liquid with a long neck is poured out near a flame source, and the vapors built up inside the neck ignite in a streak of fire that can reach 10 to 12 feet long.
Don’t hurt yourself, especially your eyes, playing with fireworks
New Jersey medical professionals say they are already noticing more cases of mishaps involving fireworks than usual, even before the July 4th holiday weekend.
NJ troopers urging safe boating as summer heats up
Because of COVID-19, the New Jersey State Police has seen more residents who've been working from home, or out of work entirely, taking their boats out on the state's waters with the added free time in their schedules.
Trade schools can open up in NJ July 1 … but not really, many say
But those in charge of New Jersey's career and training schools say two weeks of preparation is just not enough time for them to reopen at the earliest possible opportunity.
Rutgers aims to bring diverse crops to NJ’s diverse population
If you've never heard of edible crops like roselle (not the borough) or tigernuts (not a nut), you might soon get the chance to try them.
NJ in top half of states for babies, with room to improve
The Garden State consistently beats national averages for each early learning metric, but New Jersey babies' health, while good compared to the rest of the United States, could improve.
What do New Jerseyans want to do first when life is ‘normal’?
The most common response? Reconnecting with loved ones.
COVID-19 upended college plans. NJ county colleges expect to help
It is much too soon for either New Jersey's higher education institutions or Gov. Phil Murphy to be able to issue any definitive decisions or guidance, but the Garden State's 18 community colleges are expecting many students will lean on them in the fall.