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
With Bus Driver Shortage, Camden, NJ, Will Pay Parents to Take Kids to School
In a letter to families, Neil Dwyer of the district Division of Operations acknowledged the "many" students districtwide who are still deprived of public transportation almost a month into the school year and presented two alternative options.
Stocks Tumble, But NJ Expert Says Investors Should Hold Steady
A last-minute rally saved the Dow Jones Industrial Average from a near 1,000-point loss on Monday, but the index did wind up losing more than 600 points.
Look Back: 10 Big Headlines from Right Before COVID Shut NJ Down
It was 18 months ago Friday, on St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, that the last New Jersey schools that remained giving lessons in person filled their classrooms.
More than 362K Marijuana Offenses Now Expunged Under New NJ Law
The New Jersey Judiciary appears to have reached its goal of expunging 360,000 cases involving possession, distribution, or being under the influence of marijuana under a law that took effect at the beginning of July.
NJ Keeping ‘Zombie’ Foreclosures at Minimum This Halloween Season
A federal foreclosure moratorium put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic expired over the summer, but a certain portion of New Jerseyans remain protected through Dec. 31.
Deadly Weekend on NJ Roads as Three are Killed, Others Injured
A series of car crashes across New Jersey on Friday and Saturday claimed the lives of three people, including pedestrians and drivers.
NJ Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd to Play Farewell Game Close to Home
Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion, and Delran native Carli Lloyd will say goodbye to the beautiful game in front of a local crowd as the soccer star's decorated career comes to a close in October.
Unvaccinated 6X More Likely to be Hospitalized for COVID in NJ
"Nearly 3 out of 4 people who are in the hospital today with COVID were not vaccinated," Kerry McKean Kelly, NJHA vice president of communications and member services, said.
Tinton Falls, NJ, Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend, Disposing Remains
Jennifer Sweeney had been accused of arranging to have Tyrita Julius shot, then when Julius survived, strangling her to death and burying her body in the backyard of the shooter.
Murphy Says NJ Death Toll Up to 25 from Ida’s Impacts
Gov. Murphy also said at least six people remain missing: three in Passaic County, two in Somerset County, and one in Essex County.