Bill Spadea hosts the morning drive show on New Jersey 101.5 and is the founder of the Common Sense Club. He was the anchor of the "Chasing News" program on on Fox Television in New York and Philly and has worked as a political strategist, analyst, candidate for office and business executive. Before getting into media, he was a real estate executive for 18 years, coaching, recruiting and selling. As a candidate, Spadea took on a three-term Democratic House incumbent in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. His campaign ranked 17th out of 157 GOP challengers nationwide by earning 40 percent of the vote with more than 115,000 votes. Following the race, Spadea served as a surrogate speaker in New Jersey for Republican candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, and for Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s presidential campaign in 2008. Spadea, who raised a family with his wife Jodi in Princeton, graduated in 1991 with a B.A. from Boston University and received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps Reserves after serving eight years.
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Helping NJ families with adults and kids with autism
This group raises funds to provide support and recreation to families impacted by autism.
NJ organization is helping kids pay for education
They are providing scholarships for underprivileged kids to get a quality k-12 education.
Did you know NJ used to be split from East to West?
North, South, even Central, didn't exist.
Are NJ flight delays getting worse?
My plans had to change thanks to a nightmare at the airport.
It’s time for New Jersey drivers to pump their own gas
You are prohibited by law from pumping gas.
Montclair Film Festival is taking your submissions
NJ filmmakers, this one is for you.
Is this the best lemon meringue pie in North Jersey?
This is the one test of a great diner.
NJ Trooper rescues helpless dog in Lake Hopatcong
Trooper Michael Betz is this week's #BlueFriday honoree.
Help 2 NJ police officers recovering from medical episodes
Two Trenton law enforcement members are in trouble and can use your help.
Don’t play the lottery if you’re not ready to win
I'm not interested in the life of a guy worth a half-billion dollars, what about you?
NJ steps up to fight against addiction and mental illness
We have a crisis and we need all hands on deck.
Where to get the best non-chain coffee in NJ
There are great local spots across the state.