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
NJ Retailer to Make Changes as Another Shuts Down
Charlotte Russe began liquidation at its 416 stores across the country on Thursday in preparation of a shut down as Family Dollar and Family Tree announced they are closing stores.
Rider dean quits in protest over campus ban of Chick-fil-A
A dean at Rider University said she would not compromise her Christian beliefs and defend the school's decision to not allow a Chick-Fil-A on campus because of the perception the company is opposed to the LGBTQ+ community.
Victoria’s Secret, The Gap Could Be Closing NJ Stores
JC Penney, which announced 24 stores will be closing this year, confirmed only one New Jersey location will be shut.
Payless to close all shoe stores, report says
The shoe chain with 20 stores in New Jersey could begin liquidation sales as soon as next week.
Atlantic City Line May Not Reopen for Months After Anticipated
Atlantic County Freeholder John Risley said he was not enamored with what NJ Transit's executive board said about restoration of the Atlantic City Line and put the blame on "staffing issues" and a backlog of locomotive maintenance.
NJ courts dismiss 780K tickets — Find out if yours is one
Is your old municipal court ticket one of nearly 780,000 that have been dismissed?
WANTED: Accused GoFundMe Scammer Skips Court Appearance
A warrant was issued for GoFundMe scam defendant Johnny Bobbitt Jr. after he failed to show for a hearing on Tuesday.
New Jersey increases welfare cash assistance by 10 percent
It's been 31 years since the benefit under the Work First New Jersey program was last increased.
There she goes: Miss America pageant could leave NJ
The Miss America Organization is shopping itself around for a new home.
Fire burns block of homes in Sea Isle City
Fire fighters battled gusty winds to put out the flames in the homes at the corner of 54th and Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City
Jersey Shore Report for Saturday, September 1, 2018
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ man drowns in lake trying to hold breath during party
Robert Zachary "Zach" Bunsa of Basking Ridge was at a bachelor party in Georgia and was under water for 7 minutes before anyone noticed he was not with them.