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
In NJ, Both Sides React and Plan Demonstrations After Roe v. Wade Decision
From Gov. Murphy on down most New Jersey politicians were angry and upset at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling despite state law protecting the right to an abortion.
Fire Burns Several Shops on Busy Atlantic City, NJ, Boardwalk
A fire on the boardwalk on Friday morning damaged five businesses and took three hours to bring under control.
Huge 13,000+ Acre NJ Wildfire Nearly Contained, Largest in 15 Years
The Mullica River wildfire remains 95% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the NJ Forest Fire Service. 13,500 acres have burned so far.
Lakewood, NJ, Boy Left Fighting for His Life After Playground Accident
A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after he was choked by a piece of playground equipment on Monday evening.
Woman Gets Trapped in Machine at NJ Pet Food Factory
Firefighters worked carefully but quickly to save a woman’s arm after it became impaled in a machine at her job.
NJ Judge Takes Action After Protesting Workers Bring Trains to a Halt
A federal judge issued an emergency restraining order Sunday prohibiting members of NJ Transit's engineers union from taking any future job action as the agency filed a lawsuit over Friday's job action.
Another Drowning in NJ: This Time Tragedy Strikes in Back Yard
A man drowned in his pool Friday morning, the 13th person to succumb to drowning in New Jersey since April and the fifth victim just this week.
Did NJ Officials Mislead Public About Costco Gasoline Rule?
Eighteen years ago, the state of New Jersey reportedly told Costco that the wholesaler was prohibited from selling members-only gasoline, citing a non-specified "state law," according to news coverage at the time.
‘Large explosion’ at NJ Welding Company Kills Man
The explosion around 10:40 AM caused a rip in the roof of Timberlane Welding Services in Mullica Hill, according to acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Christine Hoffman.
Burlington, NJ, Man Charged in Deadly Standoff That Closed School
State Police found Cecilio Luciano, 34, of Highland Park, dead inside a house but the the cause of death is not clear.