I am New Jersey 101.5's Afternoon News Anchor. I was formerly Senior Producer of Morning News and Special Programming here for four years, and Evening News Anchor for another three. I'm proud to be a member of our on-air and digital teams which have been honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and also by the New Jersey and Keystone chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. I got my start in radio at The College of New Jersey, on student-run WTSR-FM, and graduated from TCNJ in 2009. Before coming to 101.5, I did news and sports for WGHT-AM in Pompton Lakes and WYNY-FM in Milford, PA. In a previous life as a child actor, I appeared in the Broadway cast of "Beauty and the Beast" from 1994 to 1996. I live in Hunterdon County with my wife, Kristen, and our poodle, Archie.
Patrick Lavery
‘Flame jetting’ is dangerous phenomenon — and can ruin your Fourth
It happens when a container of flammable liquid with a long neck is poured out near a flame source, and the vapors built up inside the neck ignite in a streak of fire that can reach 10 to 12 feet long.
Don’t hurt yourself, especially your eyes, playing with fireworks
New Jersey medical professionals say they are already noticing more cases of mishaps involving fireworks than usual, even before the July 4th holiday weekend.
Reminder: Extended tax filing deadline just weeks away
State tax returns received by the standard April 15 deadline equated to about 72% of the total received in 2019, according to statistics provided by the state Department of the Treasury.
NJ troopers urging safe boating as summer heats up
Because of COVID-19, the New Jersey State Police has seen more residents who've been working from home, or out of work entirely, taking their boats out on the state's waters with the added free time in their schedules.
Trade schools can open up in NJ July 1 … but not really, many say
But those in charge of New Jersey's career and training schools say two weeks of preparation is just not enough time for them to reopen at the earliest possible opportunity.
Rutgers aims to bring diverse crops to NJ’s diverse population
If you've never heard of edible crops like roselle (not the borough) or tigernuts (not a nut), you might soon get the chance to try them.
When will voters care about the November election in this ‘very weird year?’
A global pandemic. A nationwide debate about police misconduct. Murder hornets. "Tiger King."
Not even halfway done, the events of the year 2020 have changed our world, maybe forever.
In November, New Jersey and America will decide who will be in the White House, leading us for …
Not even halfway done, the events of the year 2020 have changed our world, maybe forever.
In November, New Jersey and America will decide who will be in the White House, leading us for …
NJ health system studying how immune system reacts to COVID-19
COVID-19 is a disease that attacks multiple systems in the body, according to the research team at Atlantic Health System, which currently has nine clinical trials open.
NJ in top half of states for babies, with room to improve
The Garden State consistently beats national averages for each early learning metric, but New Jersey babies' health, while good compared to the rest of the United States, could improve.
What do New Jerseyans want to do first when life is ‘normal’?
The most common response? Reconnecting with loved ones.