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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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.
NJ hero cop charged with snooping on records of people he knew
The officer used multiple databases to look up information for nearly three years.
NJ school closings, early dismissals for snow — Friday, Jan. 19
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow says the primary window of impact for the storm is mid-morning through early evening when light to moderate snow will fall steadily across the state.
Philly news helicopter crash in NJ: Investigation leaves more questions
A witness told NTSB investigators he saw "a solid light traveling quickly at a steep angle" around the time of the crash. Another described seeing a "giant orange ball" falling into the forest.
NJ couple and unborn child killed in Parkway snow-plow crash
State Police said a plow truck and a Toyota SUV were headed north in the express lanes north of the Asbury toll plaza around 8 p.m.
War on terror: 1,500 soldiers from NJ deployed to Middle East
Nicknamed the “Jersey Blues,” the soldiers who form the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. military’s name for its support of the international war against ISIS.
Toddler dies after multiple-vehicle crash in Howell, NJ
The girl was one of two toddlers riding in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 34 northbound in Howell just north of Route 33.
NJ school closings, delayed openings for snow — Tuesday, Jan. 16
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow is not calling this a major winter storm but rather a "little" hit of snow that will impact most of the state.
2 squatters injured in fire at vacant lumber yard in Lakewood, NJ
The fire started at the building on Ocean Avenue (Route 88) just after 4 p.m., according to Lakewood police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith.
NJ gas station under investigation after bad gas stalls cars
Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden had been closed for flooding until 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday's heavy rain.