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 legislator hopes to right an ‘injustice’ against Manasquan
The legislation from Assemblyman Sean Kean, R-Monmouth was the direct result of a buzzer beater by the Manasquan boys basketball team in a semi-final game against Camden being called back giving the Panthers the win.
Skulls, bones buried in NJ neighborhood with Native American street names
Given the names of the streets in the Wall Township neighborhood like Minnehaha Trail, Lenape Trail and Algonkin Trail, neighbors told PIX 11 that the area may have included a burial ground.
Haunting ride through dead teen’s short life at this NJ police checkpoint
Instead of using statistics and numbers to drive home the message about the dangers of distracted driving Holmdel traffic safety officer Matthre Menosky uses of a friend who was killed by a drunk driver.
Student group text rocks ‘most ethnically diverse’ elite school in NJ
Middle School Principal Jonathan Davis and the school’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) office are reviewing the school's values with all students and reaffirming that no hateful speech will be tolerated, according to an email to parents.
Bridge in Belmar, NJ will be closed indefinitely starting Monday
The drawbridge will remain in the upright position until the repairs are complete. It is not known how long the repair will take.
Are your mumps shots up to date? Outbreak confirmed in NJ
The best way to avoid measles, mumps and rubella is through a vaccine, according to the state Department of Health.
NJ man found dead in car trunk: His brother is upset at investigators
No other information has been disclosed about the discovery of David Koscuik's body.
NJ governor promises major new tax to fund NJ Transit
During his budget address at the Statehouse Tuesday Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee on corporations with more than $10 million in annual profit.
‘Physically abusive behavior’ diverts flight headed to Newark, NJ
The Boeing 767 was at 34,000 feet when an emergency was declared.
Hunter finds human remains in Manchester, NJ
State Police said human remains were found late Monday afternoon in the woods along Route 70 near the Pemberton Township border.
After outcry, NJ school district adjusts computer bedtime hours
The district announced restrictions would be put in place after monitoring software found that students were using their school issued machines in the evening and in some cases "well past midnight."
5th dolphin of 2024 strands on NJ beach
It is the third dolphin to be found on a New Jersey beach in the past 10 days and the fifth this year. The most recent was a short-beaked common dolphin was found washed up in Avalon on Feb. 19.