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
Wear a mask outdoors: Murphy will order it today
The executive order does appear to carry a monetary penalty for non-compliance.
Wildwood postpones fireworks, asks everyone to mask up outside
Mayor Pete Byron postponed the city's Fourth of July fireworks display over concern about crowds and mask use but wants restaurants to open sooner rather than later.
Where do you eat takeout, drink cocktail-to-go? North Wildwood’s solution
Visitors aren't waiting until they get home to consume their alcohol-to-go purchases.
Missing girl Dulce Alavez’s birthday to be celebrated with Zoom ‘party’
Seven months later Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said the investigation is still actively under investigation despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 caught on camera hopping fence at closed Six Flags safari
Police are looking for two young men who were caught on camera breaking into the safari area of Six Flags Great Adventure.
Powerful winds cause serious damage in NJ; thousands lose power
A wind gust of 82 mph was recorded in southern Ocean County, with several gusts of 70 mph in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey worth $190 million
It’s the second large multi-state jackpot won in New Jersey this year.
No rentals, hotels, motels, beaches or boardwalks at these Jersey Shore towns
Municipalities are using the power granted by Gov. Phil Murphy to prohibit non-residents from staying at the shore.
Atlantic City Expressway toll hike hearings met with criticism
State transportation commissioner and SJTA board chairwoman Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said the project would act as a catalyst for the economy when the COVID-19 public health emergency is over.
Turnpike, Parkway stop taking cash during COVID-19 outbreak
The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway became the latest toll roads to temporarily stop accepting cash payments.
Wawa, grocers give workers temp raises amid COVID-19 outbreak
Workers in NJ also are being given additional paid time off if they or a family member test positive for the novel coronavirus.
Wawa eliminates self-serve coffee because of coronavirus
Stores will also close for an hour overnights for extra cleaning, sanitizing and stocking.