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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2 tornadoes during Monday’s heavy thunderstorms in NJ
One tornado touched down in Bernardsville but the National Weather Service has not yet disclosed if the other twister came down in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
Weather alert for NJ — Severe thunderstorms, gusty wind, heavy rain
Temperatures in the 80s and high humidity will work to energize the atmosphere and fire up powerful thunderstorms Monday afternoon into the evening.
There is a dolphin stranded in Woodbridge, NJ
38 dolphins have stranded themselves or been spotted at New Jersey ocean beaches and bodies of water.
Motorcyclist killed after being followed by off-duty NJ trooper in unmarked car
The motorcyclist and State Police trooper hit speeds of 100 mph before a motorcycle crashed into a third vehicle.
Pennsylvania governor makes ambitious I-95 promise during Biden visit
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro finally committed to a timeframe for completion of the temporary roadway to be used while the I-95 overpass over Cottman Avenue is replaced.
Watch live video of workers rebuilding I-95 in Philadelphia
The next phase of the work on I-95 in Philadelphia is to backfill the damaged area and pave it over to create a six-lane highway to carry traffic while new overpasses are built.
NJ fan-favorite coaster re-opens at Six Flags but another major ride goes down
The El Toro roller coaster reopens Saturday for the first time since an incident injuring 14 people in August shut it down.
I-95 collapse impacts truckers, could mean higher prices
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called I-95 a "key artery for the movement of people and goods movement and that's why its so important to make sure it's restored quickly and safely."
Temporary roadway will get traffic around I-95 collapse
Work begins Thursday on the temporary roadway but a timetable for its completion was not given by officials.
Wildfire smoke in NJ leads to major weekend event cancellation
The Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix won't happen during the weekend as planned but could be rescheduled for later in the summer.
Tragedy at NJ beach — Dad drowns trying to help daughter
A 15-year-old girl swimming off the Sylvania Avenue beach in Avon-by-the-Sea around 8:35 a.m. ran into problems. Her 39-year-father from Teaneck went in after her and was swept under.
Immense smoke and haze continue to cause NJ air problems
The U.S. Air Quality Map shows New Jersey and New York City have the worst air quality in the country as of Thursday morning.