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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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.
It could soon cost more — a lot more — to ride NJ Transit
NJ Transit made its case for the "adjustment" on its website citing a COVID-19 pandemic drop in ridership, increased operational costs and the $30 million cost of taking on routes and services abandoned by private carriers.
NJ officials: Hunterdon facility could be used for migrants
Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners Director Jeff Kuhl first brought attention to a plan to process migrants at the facility in Glen Gardner during Tuesday's commissioners meeting
Van filled with NJ school kids erupts in flames on Parkway
State Police said the Ford van was headed north on the Parkway near Exit 98 (Route 195) with 10 students on board.
NJ gas station owner faces $25K in fines for selling spoiled fuel
Equipment that would have detected contaminated fuel did not work, according to Camden officials.
Toms River, NJ man admits destroying $1M worth of vehicles
Harcourt “Paul” S. Ward, 70, plead guilty to third degree arson in the torching of six vehicles parked in Atlantic Avenue in Wall Township in 2022.
NJ school closings, early dismissals for snow — Friday, Jan. 19
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow says the primary window of impact for the storm is mid-morning through early evening when light to moderate snow will fall steadily across the state.
GoFundMe page helps NJ family of toddler killed in crash
A 3-year-old girl died after the crash on Saturday in Howell and her mother seriously injured.
Teen charged in deadly Brick, NJ hit-and-run
The owner and driver of the SUV believed to have hit the woman was arrested at his South Amboy home.
NJ lawsuit against NY authorities: New tolls punish working class
The lawsuit was originally filed in July to force the completion of an environmental impact study of the congestion pricing plan.