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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When will JCP&L restore power in Lakewood, Toms River NJ?
JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoening said the fire happened at the substation on Silverton Aveue in Toms River around 1 a.m.
Fireworks-making material found after house blast killed 2 kids, 2 adults
A laundry list of commercial grade materials were found in other structures on the property and in a vehicle.
Loose tire flies off car, hits another vehicle on NJ Turnpike
A wheel and tire that came loose from a Nissan sedan also traveling north on the NJ Turnpike hit the roof and windshield of another car just before 3 p.m. Friday.
Rowdiness turns to shooting at Clementon Park & Splash World in NJ
Clementon police said they were called to the amusement park on Berlin Road around 7:50 p.m. and broke up the groups fighting in the parking lot.
Why was service suspended on NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line?
A tree fell on the wire along NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line in Middletown sometime after midnight taking the catenary line down with it.
2 more tornadoes spin up in New Jersey on Thursday
The two storms Thursday bring New Jersey's tally of 2023 tornadoes to 13, tied with 2021 as the second most active year on record since 1950.
Toddler drowns in Spotswood, NJ pool
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yvonne Ciccone did not disclose the location of the pool, the circumstances of the drowning or if any adults were present.
What NJ Transit rail commuters need to know about strike threats
NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbet told New Jersey 101.5 that any legal job action is a long way from happening.
40-foot drop: Sayreville, NJ man drowns in Pennsylvania lake
Elisam Santana was swimming near Beltzville State Park in the southern Poconos in a lake where people go when the park reaches capacity.
Hoarders move out of rented NJ home, abandoning dozens of cats
A neighbor's complained about the smells of urine coming from the Old Bridge townhouse unit brought out volunteers to remove dozens of cats.
4 rescued from sinking sailboat in Manasquan, NJ Inlet (VIDEO)
The fishing boat Gemini headed towards a sinking sailboat and reached the group on board after they did not have time to put on their life jackets and had already jumped in the water.
Check your direct deposit: NJ bank acknowledges problem
Wells Fargo had a similar "technical issue" in March whose cause was not disclosed.