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
Don’t become the next victim: Stay inside disabled car on highway
Four people have been killed after standing outside their disabled vehicles on New Jersey highways in the past two months.
Powerball goes winless again, jackpot tops $500 million
The jackpot for Wednesday's drawing will be the 8th largest ever offered after having gone without a winner since Dec. 26.
One stabbed at Lakewood Country Club, reports say
The stabbing at a bar at the Country Club as reported by the 'Lakewood Scoop', came a day after shots were fired outside a banquet hall in downtown Lakewood.
Phillies manager remembers NJ man killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The manager of the Philadelphia Phillies remembered the Cape May County native who died in last week's Ethiopian Airlines crash as a passionate fan who was excited by the signing of Bryce Harper.
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Camden home used as illegal club
An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday morning at a speakeasy.
Firefighters, cop among 7 in NJ charged with stealing $50M in benefits
Two of the people charged were Margate City firefighters, one is with the Camden Fire Department and one a police officer in Ventnor.
Man repeatedly runs over woman on NJ sidewalk, cops say
A man was arrested and charged with repeatedly running a woman over on a sidewalk Saturday morning.
Horrific conditions at FEMA-scamming motel closed by Toms River
Pictures from inside a motel that authorities closed this month show ramshackle conditions, collapsed ceilings, broken walls, piles of debris and vermin.
Cape May County Native Matt Vecere Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash
Matt Vecere, who grew up in Sea Isle City and graduated from Stockton University, was one of eight Americans killed in Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines plane crash.
Update: Verizon Says NJ Texting Issues Fixed
Verizon said the issues in New Jersey and on the east coast were resolved around 9 a.m.