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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NJ man bites off driver’s ear during road-rage fight, cops say
Two men got into a fight on the shoulder of Route 287 just south of Exit 41 (Route 80), according to State Police.
Lakewood, NJ MVC branch closed Wednesday without explanation
The state agency announced the closure on its website and social media.
Helicopter makes emergency landing at NJ high school
A warning indicator light went on, forcing the chopper to land in a field at Middletown school field.
NJ criticized over $9M review of Murphy’s pandemic actions
The report shows the failures of the Murphy administration in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skeletal remains found at residential work site in Wall, NJ
"There is not believed to be any active danger to the surrounding neighborhood," Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said in a statement.
Haunting ride through dead teen’s short life at this NJ police checkpoint
Instead of using statistics and numbers to drive home the message about the dangers of distracted driving Holmdel traffic safety officer Matthre Menosky uses of a friend who was killed by a drunk driver.
Bridge in Belmar, NJ will be closed indefinitely starting Monday
The drawbridge will remain in the upright position until the repairs are complete. It is not known how long the repair will take.
Season over for Manasquan boys as emergency injunction rejected
The State Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the NJSIAA's bylaws which prohibit the review or appeal of a bad call once a game is complete.
NJ school loses shot in court to reverse ref’s wrong call on buzzer-beater
Manasquan has filed an appeal with state acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer for him to decide about a possible pause in playing the game.
Teen serving as Mormon missionary dies in NJ
Jarde Chappell was “unresponsive" early Saturday and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, according to a Mormon church spokesman.