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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Investigators look to debris in tragic Chopper 6 crash
National Transportation Safety Board Inspector Todd Gunther said pilot Monroe Smith, 67, and photographer Christopher Dougherty, 45, were returning to Northeast Philadelphia Airport after an assignment to take video of holiday light displays in the Smithville, New Jersey area.
Heavy rain, winds brought floods and amazing surf to NJ
While neighborhoods were being flooded out along the Passaic River, the rain and gusty winds brought memorable waves to the Jersey Shore.
NJ Division on Civil Rights to investigate Clark Township
The new investigation by the Division on Civil Rights will look into whether or not the township took corrective action to address discrimination raised in a November report.
Swastikas found in two NJ school bathrooms
Swastikas were found in bathrooms at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains and and Westfield High School, according to a temple serving both communities.
Suspect in NJ carjacking with a pipe apprehended
Gloucester Township police issued an arrest warrant for Ryan Verdi, 39, after he allegedly carjacked a Toyota 4Runner Thursday.
Runaway NJ teen located in Florida, goes missing again
Damien Thompson left his Hazlet home Saturday night. He called his mother Sunday and said he was in New York City.
Hundreds of chickens, dozens of pigs killed in NJ barn fire
The fire at Hope Cress Farms in Hope Township left 400 chickens and 40 pigs dead, according to the Hope Volunteer Fire Department.
Ex-NJ cop gets prison after terrorizing former girlfriend
During a plea hearing in September Erich A. Bennett, 47, admitted to making his ex-girlfriend fear for her life after their breakup in October 2022.
Rutgers under fire over antisemitism, discrimination since Hamas attacks
At Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting, members applauded President Jonathon Holloway for keeping the school out of the headlines regarding conflicts between supporters of Israel and Palestinians.
Vandal can’t stop NJ holiday light display from shining again
The drive-thru display called "GLOW! The Light Show" at Washington Township suffered a "significant amount of theft and property damage" early Sunday morning.