Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Native American Artifacts Stolen from Tuckerton Historical Society
The Tuckerton Historical Society said five stone pieces were taken from their display cases over the summer.
Welcome to New Jersey’s first babies of 2020!
An unofficial survey of New Jersey hospitals revealed a boy was first born in the first minute of the new year.
Coast Guard Picks-up Cruise Passenger in Distress Off NJ Coast
The Coast Guard airlifted a 70-year-old man from a cruise ship 17 miles off the New Jersey coastline on Saturday night.
Dog Weighing Only 17 Pounds Rescued in Paterson, Shelter Says
The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge is helping care for an emaciated dog named “Reese” found on a street on Saturday night.
Pushed by Dr. Phil, Dulce’s mom says ‘old friend’ could be kidnapper
Family spokeswoman Jackie Rodriquez said the entire family is upset because she left Dulce and her 3 year old brother alone to play in the park.
10 People Have Died at Rowan This Year. Why School Says It Can’t Tell You More
Hours after a student fell from the roof of a parking garage, Rowan University hosted a meeting on Thursday night about 10 deaths of members of the university community this semester.
School Bus Caught on Cam Driving on Lakewood Sidewalk, Cops Say
A driver who drove a school bus onto a sidewalk on Thursday when he got caught in traffic has been issued two summonses, police say.
More E. coli Cases Connected to Romaine Lettuce in NJ
There are now seven cases in New Jersey connected to an E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, CA, growing region.
Park Will Honor 10-year-old Boy Shot, Killed at Pleasantville Football Game
A basketball court and playground will be built at an Atlantic City park in memory of Micah Tennant, the mayor announced Saturday.
NJ father of 8 killed in Parkway crash involving stranded SUV
A disabled Ford Edge was struck by a Honda CRV in the northbound lanes of the Parkway in Ocean County early Sunday.
Armed Man On Tricycle Puts Tuckerton Area Schools On Lockdown
The suspect is wearing a blue hoodie and riding an adult tricycle along Route 539.
Girlfriend: Driver who crashed into 2nd floor will ‘always be my bubbe’
Braden DeMartin’s girlfriend said had she not fallen asleep she would be been inside the Porsche that crashed into the second floor of a Toms River building.