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 beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 6/6
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ councilwoman may have been killed by man she was counseling, officials say
After a months-long investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested this week
Person found dead inside Lakewood house during wellness check
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the death of the individual found inside the house on Thornbury Court in Leisure Village by Lakewood police is considered suspicious.
Potentially painful clinging jellyfish return to NJ shores
The quarter-size species with 60 to 90 tentacles that contain stinging cells show up in back bays anywhere from Shrewsbury to Cape May but have become more common at southern beaches.
Videos capture arrests and chaos at the NJ shore: Crackdowns, curfews coming
After Ocean City police responded to nearly 1,000 incidents during the Memorial Day weekend Mayor Jay Gillian has taken drastic steps to control the crowd on the beach and boardwalk.
NJ college issues refunds for graduation disaster
The university will refund graduates $250 each to make up for the graduation day glitches at a cost of $700,000.
NJ weather getting affected by smoke from more Canadian wildfires
The smoke is creating the same type of haze seen around the sun at sunrise and sunset from smoke carries east from the province of Alberta recently.
Road rage argument leads to 12 tickets for driver in Brick, NJ
Jonathan Weydig, 24, of Point Pleasant was stopped in a lane on Route 88 at in Brick on May 12 blocking traffic while arguing with another driver.
Violent machete attack gets slow Paterson, NJ police response
The owner of an auto repair garage said it took Paterson police 10 days to respond after he an employee were beat up with bats and machetes.
Toms River, NJ teacher took pornographic photos in classroom, cops say
Kyle Banner's students at Toms River Intermediate North found pornographic photos of teacher Kyle Banner on Twitter determined to have been taken in their classroom.
Noticed something weird lately about sunrise/sunset in NJ?
The smoke has no impact on air quality and won't be smelled in New Jersey,
6 dolphins, porpoises strand themselves in 4 days at the Jersey Shore
Four dolphins, a porpoise and an unknown species stranded themselves at the Jersey Shore since Thursday.