I am New Jersey 101.5's Afternoon News Anchor. I was formerly Senior Producer of Morning News and Special Programming here for four years, and Evening News Anchor for another three. I'm proud to be a member of our on-air and digital teams which have been honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and also by the New Jersey and Keystone chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. I got my start in radio at The College of New Jersey, on student-run WTSR-FM, and graduated from TCNJ in 2009. Before coming to 101.5, I did news and sports for WGHT-AM in Pompton Lakes and WYNY-FM in Milford, PA. In a previous life as a child actor, I appeared in the Broadway cast of "Beauty and the Beast" from 1994 to 1996. I live in Hunterdon County with my wife, Kristen, and our poodle, Archie.
Patrick Lavery
State Groups Come Together to ‘Keep Jersey Arts Alive’
Performance spaces like theaters and live music venues have been dark for months now, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to prevent audiences from gathering.
Atlantic hurricane forecast much more active than first thought
Thursday's update now shows an 85% chance of this season being above normal, with a much higher potential of being classified "extremely active," and possibly the third-most active season since 2005.
After months at home, how will pets cope when we go back to work?
We all love spending time with our pets, but many have been at our sides almost constantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kids will ‘absolutely’ struggle with masks. How to deal with that
The key to juvenile mask compliance may lie in adults setting a steadfast example, and that starts with parents during the summer.
NJEA, Others Want National School Reopening Guideline Consensus
Because no one is really sure what the pandemic will look like in two months, the New Jersey Education Association is one of several groups backing a "National Call to Action."
Jersey Fresh Crops Ready to Hit Their (Delicious) Peaks in July
Farm stands and open-air markets seem like the perfect places to shop in a socially distant fashion this summer, all while supporting New Jersey businesses.
Wine — One New Jersey Tax That’s Not Too High
If New Jersey's highest-in-the-nation property taxes are driving you to drink, take comfort that the state is firmly in the middle of the pack for its taxes on wine and distilled spirits.
Don’t hurt yourself, especially your eyes, playing with fireworks
New Jersey medical professionals say they are already noticing more cases of mishaps involving fireworks than usual, even before the July 4th holiday weekend.
NJ Troopers Urging Safe Boating as Summer Heats Up
"For the year 2020, we're already at 43 accidents, we've had 11 injuries, and we've had four fatals already this year," Sgt. William Tirotti said.
Job Training Program Helping NJ Graduates Through COVID-19 Crisis
JNJG's biggest footprints are in communities with high dropout risk, such as Newark, Camden, Vineland, New Brunswick, Carteret, and Little Egg Harbor, with expansion to Passaic and possibly Bridgeton next year.