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
New Jersey Little League Team Gets Big Win in World Series Play
The team got the win they needed on Tuesday night over Rhode Island and are still in contention for the Little League World Series title.
Jersey Shore Report for Thursday, August 15, 2019
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
Police ID woman killed, found in Toms River medical complex
Circumstances around the 44-year-old victim's death were not disclosed by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Car straight up in Parkway crash, no serious injuries — big delays
The crash created miles of delays in both directions on the Parkway through Toms River.
Dad drowns trying to save son off Atlantic City beach
A retired police officer swam out to help the father after he began to struggle in the strong currents off New Jersey Avenue.
NJ teen stole school bus, was shot by cops on Whitman bridge, police say
The incident started with a high speed chase on Route 295 in New Jersey, according to West Deptford police.
Monmouth Park will race horses despite 100-degree heat
The Park said protocols are in place to deal with the extreme heat which include moving the start time of the race.
New Jersey Cooling Centers — Avoid the Extreme Heat
Here are some places to cool off during this week's extreme heat wave.
NJ Transit train smashes into police SUV with officer inside
None of the 110 passengers on the train nor the officer were hurt.
Woman bites cop after speeding through Shore traffic, police say
After speeding out of Island Beach State Park on Saturday, the Pennsylvania woman headed for a bank, police said.
Lakewood Blueclaws fireworks show sparks fire after baseball game
No was injured in the fire behind the center field wall after the game, according to a team spokesman.
NJ Transit leaves weekend riders stranded amid canceled trains
On Saturday alone, 22 trains were canceled due to "engineer availability" according to the agency.