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 man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Terrorism? NJ church on lockdown after activity alarmed public
Callers told Stafford police the man was wearing an orange flannel shirt under a bulletproof vest in the area of the Doc Cramer sports complex and Saint Mary’s Parish Center.
NJ governor speaks with CEO about Starbucks closing
The coffee chain, which opened the location on Warren Street in downtown Trenton in 2017 as one of its community stores, told employees Monday it will close on March 30.
Not lovin’ it — McDonald’s has tech issues in NJ and worldwide
The issue prevented orders from being placed using its app and forced locations to temporarily suspend operations.
NJ criticized over $9M review of Murphy’s pandemic actions
The report shows the failures of the Murphy administration in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks is now fleeing the capital city of NJ
The decision came after an evaluation of the store in downtown Trenton was made by its corporate owners although a specific reason was not given for the closure.
No homework allowed tonight in this NJ suburb. Here’s why
No homework will be assigned, there are no after school activities scheduled and athletics are taking the afternoon off in the Robbinsville School District on Wednesday.
NJ gas station customers stalled out again by tainted gas
A New Jersey 101.5 listener counted 16 vehicles including her own parked along the road to the Ben Franklin Bridge and in the parking lot of the Conoco gas station.
NJ governor promises major new tax to fund NJ Transit
During his budget address at the Statehouse Tuesday Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee on corporations with more than $10 million in annual profit.
Aging Portal Bridge stuck again: NJ Transit service restored
Service on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Montclair-Boonton, Morris and Essex and the Main-Bergen County line was suspended around 11:20 a.m.
NJ congressman says there’s a big cover-up affecting commuters
The Democrat contends congestion pricing will raise $3.4 billion for the MTA which is higher than the $1 billion New York State legislature required them to generate.
Are your mumps shots up to date? Outbreak confirmed in NJ
The best way to avoid measles, mumps and rubella is through a vaccine, according to the state Department of Health.