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
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.
Jersey Shore asks bennies, shoobies to stay home for COVID-19
Staying on the Jersey Shore during the COVID-19 pandemic puts a strain in local resources, officials warn.
6 relatives of Monmouth woman who died with COVID-19 also in hospital
Six relatives of a Monmouth County woman who died from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus have been hospitalized by COVID-19.
NJ supermarkets cutting hours, put limits on purchases
Supermarkets are limiting the amount of cleaning products and toilet paper that can be purchased to keep the shelves full.
More NJ school districts close as COVID-19 count climbs
New Jersey school officials are monitoring cases directly impacting students, including in Middlesex and Mercer Counties.
Long lines continue at MVC during outbreak: NJ extends expiration dates
The extension is to encourage social distancing to stem the spread of coronavirus but MVC offices remain open their regular hours.
Posting a Coronavirus Closing or Cancellation to SoJO 104.9
SoJO 104.9 has a user-friendly version of NJ Stormwatch, the program used by schools, businesses and organizations to post cancellations and delays online during severe weather.
As the Coronavirus spreads, it's important to get information quickly. Here's how you can report your school, org…
As the Coronavirus spreads, it's important to get information quickly. Here's how you can report your school, org…
Cryptic letters, messages plague search for NJ girl missing for months
Authorities have received about 100 letters offering useless tips and riddles concerning the whereabouts of a 5-year-old girl who disappeared from a city park in September.
Toms River hit-run-driver pretended to be crash witness, cops say
The utility worker who was struck remained in critical condition.
Search for missing NJ girl, Dulce Alavez done in Ohio – reports
Authorities searched near a casino and race track not too far from western PA, police said.
‘Dulce’s Tree & Garden’ to keep missing girl’s face visible
A fence that was also a backstop for a baseball field and became the focal point of her disappearance and was filled with posters, ribbons, pictures and flowers.
NJ parents warn: Beware the Skull-Breaker Challenge on TikTok
The parents of a Cherry Hill teen are making sure parents are aware of the dangerous social media activity that left their son with a concussion.