Dan Alexander

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.

Ocean County, NJ wildfire fully contained, smell changes direction

Firefighters made "good progress" on Tuesday on the Fishers Pit Wildfire, putting out hotspots along the fire’s perimeter and strengthening containment lines.

NJ hockey star Johnny Gaudreau’s widow makes shocking announcement at funeral

Johnny and his brother Matthew were laid to rest during a funeral at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pa. Monday that was private but live streamed by Johnny's team, the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Former NJ cop killed in motorcycle vs. dirt bike crash on Parkway

Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood was headed south in the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway near Exit 81 (Lakehurst Road) in Toms River on a motorcycle and collided with a dirt bike in the acceleration ramp.

Driver charged after damaging NJ State Police roadside memorial

State Police said the memorial to trooper Thomas Hanratty along Route 78 in Summit was struck by driver David Neufield, 38, of Berkeley Heights on Aug. 31 causing "significant damage."

NJ wildfire burns near 2 schools in Ocean County

Firefighters in Ocean County had difficulty getting a handle on the fire early because of its “erratic behavior,” according to the state Forest Fire Service.

Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say

South Brunswick police said they received a 911 call from a man Monday afternoon who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car as they headed south.

NJ elephant attraction gets a $500,000 government check for renovation

Sen. Cory Booker made his first visit to Lucy on Friday to present a check for $500,000 in federal funding help with the renovation cost.

Two years later, still no answers about why K-9 died in fire official’s car

The investigation was turned over to the state Attorney General's office by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office in 2023. The AG's office continues to keep the status of the investigation secret and declined to disclose the status of an ongoing investigation citing policy.

Rutgers decides professor’s fate after supporting Trump assassination attempt

⭕Rutgers professor criticized for comment about Trump assassination attempt ⭕GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Durr called for her to be fired ⭕Rutgers has reviewed the comment A Rutgers professor who wrote negative comments on her social media after the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump will be teaching during the upcoming semester despite calls for her to be fired. Former state sen... R

NJ welcomes home journalist freed from Russian captivity

Evan Gershkovich's high school hangout in Princeton is planning a welcome home celebration after his return from Russia in a prisoner swap.

Iconic children’s attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 years

Fairy Tale Forest, which closed in 2003, will be back in business with a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 8 of its Brothers Grimm-themed cottages.

Freehold Twp schools investigate cyberattack, cause not disclosed

Superintendent Neal Dickstein said the district has taken steps to prevent another cyber security attack.