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
Deadly Conditions Continue at NJ Beaches: Multiple Rescues, Man Dies
WPG Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow pins blame on Tropical Storm Peter, which is about 1,700 miles southeast of New Jersey, and Tropical Storm Rose about 3,000 miles away.
Philadelphia Eagles Go Cashless for Most Parking at Lincoln Financial Field
Masks will also be required to be worn while indoors at The Linc
NJ Police Union Says Endorsing Right-wing Group’s Leader Was ‘Simple Mistake’
The state's second largest police union also left a candidate off its release of endorsements in the November election.
Two Years After Disappearance, What Dulce Maria Alavez Might Look Like
A day before the 2nd anniversary of the disappearance of a 5-year-old girl from a city park, an age-enhanced image was released to show what she may look like now at age 7.
South Brunswick, NJ, Residents Viciously Attacked by Pit Bull in Bedroom
A man and a woman were hospitalized after being viciously attacked by their pit bull in a bedroom on Tuesday afternoon.
30 Dead in NJ After Ida Brings Catastrophic Flooding
FIve people were found dead at the Oakwood Plaza Apartments in Elizabeth in one incident while three people drowned in Hillsborough in separate incidents.
Beer-throwing NJ Vice Principal on Leave But Still Employed by District
The district has not publicly disclosed what action it took against Smurro except to describe it as “swift and serious.” He has since apologized for the incident and said he should have just walked away from the situation.
Jon Bon Jovi to Play Murphy Fundraiser in Eatontown, NJ — Report
Several musical artists will perform at a fundraiser for Gov. Phil Murphy’s reelection at the Suneagles Golf Club in Eatontown on Tuesday.
Hurricane Larry Churns Up the Jersey Shore from 900 Miles Away
The high risk of rip currents is expected to last through Friday and maybe into the weekend, according to Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow.
Car Hits Parked Dump Truck in Gloucester Township, NJ; Two Dead
Two people were killed when a car struck a parked dump truck near the Camden County Technical School campus on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.