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.
Patrick Lavery
Leave NJ? Majority of CPAs say you and your business should
More than half of certified public accountants surveyed in New Jersey admitted they told a business client to relocate because of the state's unfriendly business climate, and 7 in 10 said they advised an individual client to move out due to the high cost of living.
Pleasantville man used Snapchat to make school threats, cops say
An investigation revealed at least one Snapchat group message threatening gang violence at Pinelands Regional High School, and two direct messages threatening two students with physical harm.
A new way to discover New Jersey: Riding the rails (literally)
Perhaps best described as a cross between a go-kart and a recumbent bike, the user-operated railroad rides around the Garrett Family Preserve are now available through a partnership between Revolution Rail Co. and Cape May Seashore Lines.
NJ housing market remains hot as new listings become major events
New listings have become the Jersey equivalent of waiting in an online queue for Bruce Springsteen tickets.
Atlantic hurricane season to be busy, but not as bad as 2020
As far as what's "normal," NOAA's definition of that itself is changing. Now, an average season will be defined as having 14 named storms, seven of which become hurricanes.
Countless activities, attractions & history at Tuckerton, NJ Seaport
The most important thing at the Seaport these days is that visitors are able to enjoy everything the destination has to offer at their own individual comfort level.
NJ shoppers eager to return to stores post-COVID: Verizon survey
People seem to really want to support their local, small businesses that may not have much of an online presence, and have person-to-person experiences again, at long last.
Make beaches great again: Trump flag, lots of PPE in shore sweep
Among the other findings that made Clean Ocean Action's "Roster of the Ridiculous" were a kitty litter scoop, cocktail shaker, AirPods, a foam Halloween tombstone, and a New Year's Eve party hat.
Gas prices down in NJ but overseas COVID spikes may stall further drop
Prices are down a couple of cents statewide versus a week ago, but not much more downward action is expected for now.
What are ‘ghost forests,’ where are they in NJ, and why?
They are particularly noticeable in New Jersey in the low-lying terrain of the Delaware Bayshore and the Mullica River basin.
Spring is coming — could high pollen counts fuel COVID infection?
In a word, yes. But allergists say wearing a mask helps, and getting the COVID vaccine drives the risk down to zero.
NJ gas prices up sharply in past month, but won’t go much higher
The average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey has gone up 7 cents in the past week, nearly 30 cents in a month, and is almost 40 cents more than a year ago, just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a nosedive in oil demand.