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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Cops: PA mom abandoned son to be with NJ boyfriend
Manheim Township, Pennsylvania police Sgt. Barry E. Waltz said Tiffani Chanel Bogroff, 45, moved nearly two hours away to Pennsville, NJ in December.
Murphy to approve NJ Turnpike, Parkway toll hikes
The Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners approved its 2024 budget, which includes a 3% toll increase for the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
NJ troopers seriously injured during motel shooting
Troopers responded to a standoff at the Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville late Wednesday night.
Worker dies at Lakewood, NJ recycling facility
Lakewood police responded around 10:15 a.m. to the facility on Towin Avenue in Lakewood.
Chaotic Toms River, NJ police funding meeting cut short with slur on Jews
The Township Council meeting was contentious from the start with members talking over each other, disagreeing about how the meeting should be run and one member being unable to log in.
Cocaine found in NJ baby’s system after 911 call
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Bergenfield police were called when the child suffered a medical episode.
Suburban NJ school district on ‘fiscal cliff’ now under state supervision
At the budget meeting in May Jackson school superintendent Nicole Pormilli said the district had reached a "fiscal cliff" which led to the elimination of 64 total positions.
NJ school fight was so disturbing that officials closed school at noon
The decision to close Lindonwold Middle School early was made to “prioritize our students and staff mental health” and prepare for the resumption of class Thursday, according to superintendent Kristin O'Neil.
NJ man driving kids killed in crash on Garden State Parkway
The driver of an SUV died after being ejected in the crash along the Garden State Parkway late Thursday afternoon.
DRJTBC Delaware River to offer new toll option
Eventually, all the DRJTBC toll bridges will be cashless including Route 1 and Route 78 by January 2025.
GoFundMe page helps NJ family of toddler killed in crash
A 3-year-old girl died after the crash on Saturday in Howell and her mother seriously injured.
NJ lawsuit against NY authorities: New tolls punish working class
The lawsuit was originally filed in July to force the completion of an environmental impact study of the congestion pricing plan.