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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Video: Burglars smash into NJ jewelry store but get away with nothing
Security footage shared by owner Austin Renaud shows the thieves using a hammer to break the glass of the front door of an Aberdeen jewelry store on Route 34 around 5:30 a.m.
NJ dermatology practice suddenly closes, leaving patients in the dark
The owner of South Jersey Dermatology Center in Toms River and the Manahawkin said he had a signed agreement to be sold. The purchasing company said there was no final agreement.
Man shot at NJ Turnpike service area in South Jersey
The man was shot “in the presence of law enforcement” at the Clara Barton service area on the southbound side between Exit 2 and Exit 1 of the NJ Turnpike.
Hillsborough, NJ tragedy: Man struck and killed by family member
A 41-year-old man was hit around 2:30 a.m at hisClark Lane home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No boating allowed in Lakewood, NJ this summer because of severe damage
Yonoson Ely told The Lakewood Scoop that there is severe damage to the docks and equipment that will require "hundreds of thousands" dollars to repair.
Cops on guard for ‘National Day of Hate’ targeting NJ communities
Lakewood police and other law enforcement agencies warned about a “National Day of Hate” planned for Saturday targeted at the Jewish community with signs, banners and graffiti.
NJ man killed in avalanche triggered by hikers
Six members of a New York based hiking club were caught in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak in Washington State and slid 500 feet down a gully.
Injuries at NJ mall: Prop helicopter falls into American Dream pool
The blue helicopter suspended four stories above the largest indoor water park in the country crashed into a small pool at the Penguin Play Slide, a kids swimming area.
‘Whale lives matter’ — Major NJ protest demands ‘truth’ as deaths pile up
Rep. Chris Smith told the crowd on "World Whale Day" the Biden and Murphy administrations have ignored a letter from him and Jersey Shore mayors calling for the pause.
Man, cat died in Toms River, NJ mobile home fire
Callers to 911 said the man inside was unaware the home in the Roberts Mobile Home Park in Toms River was on fire.
Man fatally stabbed at Trenton, NJ high school basketball tournament
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said Khalil Glanton, 22, of Trenton was stabbed multiple times around 8:30 p.m. in the concourse at the Cure Insurance Arena during the Mercer County Tournament Boys Basketball Championship game.
Court fight stops Camden County Basketball Tournament
Basketball action in the tournament's inaugural championship game at Cherry Hill East came to a halt when a referee whistled a foul toward the end of the second quarter which upset some members of the Camden Panthers who chased after Eastside Tigers players.