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
CVS Opens 45 More Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Sites in NJ
A CVS staffer will watch a person administer the test in their car. The customer leaves the sample in a box that CVS sends to a third-party lab, which will return results in three days.
NJ Guidelines for July Graduation Ceremonies Leave Districts With Questions
State guidelines released Wednesday night for college as well as private and public school graduations in July have left education officials with unanswered questions.
What North Wildwood Learned From its Cocktail-to-go Drinking Areas
An executive order from Gov. Murphy allowing bars and restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages and cocktails to-go has created a conundrum for North Wildwood visitors.
NJ medical examiner worker spent $7K on dead woman’s card — cops
The woman's family noticed charges on her credit card two days after her death, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.
Clementon Church Holds Indoor Service, No Tickets Issued
Supporters of a Camden County church that held a service on Wednesday despite Gov. Phil Murphy's executive orders prohibiting in-person gatherings were not cited by police.
NJ Health Department Shuts Defiant Gym; Owners Blame Clogged Toilet
The state Department of Health followed through on the threat by Gov. Phil Murphy to use its authority to close Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after the owners defied the governor's pandemic order for three days in a row.
Bellmawr Gym Opens for 3rd Day: Owners, 6 Patrons Charged
Co-owner Ian Smith said police are monitoring members as they enter and exit Atilis Gym and ticket them as they leave.
Forest Fire Burns 750 Acres in South Jersey, Sends Smoke to Maryland
A forest fire in Winslow Township that caused smoke that can be detected as far as Maryland continued to burn on Wednesday.
Gig Workers, Self-employed Cleared to Collect NJ Unemployment
The state Department of Labor said it has started to review claims filed under the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation.
Defiant Bellmawr Gym Opens for 2nd Day, Cops Just Give Tickets Again
Atilis Gym in Bellmawr opened for a second day in defiance of Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order prohibiting non-essential businesses from opening.