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 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.
2 dead after man set himself on fire in Teaneck, NJ
The fire broke out just after midnight in the house on Palisades Avenue trapping three people in the basement, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
Another dead body in NJ — this one left in trunk of car
It is the second discovery of human remains in the past week in Ocean County.
Bed time! NJ district is turning off students’ computers at night
Deptford school superintendent Kevin Kanauss in his letter about the new policy said the district's IT team noticed an increase in the use of the laptops in the evening and in some cases "well past midnight."
NJ drive-by school shooting with gel beads: 4 teens charged
The students were outside the Toms River Intermediate School South in Beachwood during a gym class Monday afternoon when the beads were fired.