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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Self-identified ‘pervy teacher’ sentenced, loses New Jersey credentials
Students of veteran teacher Kyle Banner, 49, of Brick found graphic photos on his Twitter account in April 2023 and reported them to school administrators.
Disturbing rise in serious crimes in Monmouth County, NJ
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is concerned it will take a tragedy for change to the juvenile system to even be considered by the legislator.
New York commuting: More congestion pricing exemptions revealed
Reports by several media outlets say the MTA will add exemptions to congestion pricing before Wednesday's expected final vote on the plan.
NJ announces $3M study of offshore wind impact on marine life
The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy," according to a statement from DEP commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy.
More arrests coming after stunt drivers block NJ bridge traffic
Two vehicles were hit by debris during the noisy display at the base of the Victory Bridge in Perth Amboy with a "minor" crash involving a car that was fleeing the area.
Mom’s disturbing story about child in this car fire was a lie, cops say
Fair Lawn police said the woman was still inside the burning vehicle when they arrived at the car on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn Saturday afternoon.
Missing NJ woman found dead along interstate highway
Willingboro police had initially posted on their Facebook page that resident Yvrose Germain was missing from her home in the Somerset Park section of Willingboro.
Murphy saves NJ city’s only Starbucks after his policies almost killed it
The coffee chain announced the Trenton store, which is part of its community store initiative, would shut its doors this month before local, state and federal officials intervened.
Skulls, bones buried in NJ neighborhood with Native American street names
Given the names of the streets in the Wall Township neighborhood like Minnehaha Trail, Lenape Trail and Algonkin Trail, neighbors told PIX 11 that the area may have included a burial ground.
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.