Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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Another New Jersey native confirmed dead in Israel
The parents of another missing New Jerseyan, Laor Abramov, 20, wrote on their respective Facebook pages Thursday morning their son has died.
Galloway, NJ woman indicted with 22 counts of animal cruelty
Galloway police found a sickening scene in May with 21 cats and a dog living in a house filled with cat urine, feces, garbage, and mold.
Why does New Jersey — especially its Republicans — hate Chris Christie?
The calls and comments after Chris Christie's appearance on Monday voiced disappointment in Spadea for having Christie on for a conversation that seemingly ended several years of animosity between the two.
Teen, young men from New Jersey missing, dead in Israel after terror ambush
Several New Jerseyans are missing in Israel and Gaza City as their families anxiously await word on their fate.
War in Israel: Americans killed, survivors from New Jersey
New Jersey is praying for friends and family still in Israel and those being held hostage after the attack by Hamas that killed approximately 700 people in Israel including nine Americans.
RWJ nurses strike continues, more talks set for Tuesday
Striking nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and management met Friday for another round of mediated talks aimed at ending the 65 day old strike but the only thing they could agree on was to meet again on Tuesday with a mediator.
22-foot whale strands, unstrands in Barnegat Bay
The minke whale was first spotted Sunday near Conklin Island in Barnegat Bay. It was freed and swam into the bay only to return the next day.
Several people at NJ school fall ill from banned dangerous chemical
The student brought in a chemical called Thallium, a tasteless, odorless substance once used to kill rats.
Two arrested in attempted Lakewood, NJ carjacking
Police first went to NJ Transit bus terminal where the carjacking started around 6 a.m. according to Lakewood police.
Gov. Murphy declares State of Emergency for waterlogged NJ
The state of emergency does not close roads, require that residents remain in their homes or employers send their workers home early.
Holmdel, NJ school board closer to amending transgender policy
The Holmdel Board of Education voted to amend its 5756 policy but a reaffirmation vote is needed before it's official.
Rats! Major NJ movie theater closed by infestation
The 11-theater complex was closed down after a Jersey City health inspector discovered a rat infestation,