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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Murphy to approve NJ Turnpike, Parkway toll hikes
The Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners approved its 2024 budget, which includes a 3% toll increase for the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
NJ troopers seriously injured during motel shooting
Troopers responded to a standoff at the Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville late Wednesday night.
Worker dies at Lakewood, NJ recycling facility
Lakewood police responded around 10:15 a.m. to the facility on Towin Avenue in Lakewood.
Suburban NJ school district on ‘fiscal cliff’ now under state supervision
At the budget meeting in May Jackson school superintendent Nicole Pormilli said the district had reached a "fiscal cliff" which led to the elimination of 64 total positions.
NJ mayor’s police funding plan faces backlash from top brass and rivals
Many Toms River residents are upset over plans to hire eight more EMTs with money that was paying the salaries of two retiring police captains.
NJ man driving kids killed in crash on Garden State Parkway
The driver of an SUV died after being ejected in the crash along the Garden State Parkway late Thursday afternoon.
Freehold Township, NJ schools closed by ‘cybersecurity incident’
Superintendent Neal Dickstein did not disclose specifically how the incident impedes operations in the district's eight schools.
Man seriously injured in fall after ‘free climbing’ NJ water tower
Berkeley Township police said the man was “free climbing” on the tower before he fell Thursday morning.
NJ school fight was so disturbing that officials closed school at noon
The decision to close Lindonwold Middle School early was made to “prioritize our students and staff mental health” and prepare for the resumption of class Thursday, according to superintendent Kristin O'Neil.
Mayor says changes at Toms River, NJ Animal Shelter to help pets
Supporters of the Toms River Animal Shelter became alarmed about its future after Mayor Dan Roderick announced he was eliminating adoption fees and was putting a hold on new animals being taken into the shelter.