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
Could recreational pot reduce NJ workers’ comp claims?
In 2018, New Jersey paid out $2.4 billion in workers' comp claims, but a new study says the introduction of recreational marijuana could reduce that figure by up to 20%.
Loved ones of NJ veterans who commit suicide could get counseling
The Assembly bill does not address veteran suicides directly, but rather provides support for families and caregivers of those who have taken their own lives.
Faster, cheaper internet for NJ schools counters ‘digital divide’
A new, three-year contract for the administering of a long-standing program by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey could stand to save schools in the Garden State more than 50% on internet access.
Cherry Hill man makes remote learning desks for township kids
Justin Foley describes himself as an "amateur woodworker" who had never really been able to give back to his community, until now.
NJ State Police issue tips to ward off holiday ‘porch pirates’
With online ordering and home delivery almost sure to be more popular than ever this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NJSP says opportunities for thievery figure to increase as well.
Remote learning study: NJ parents want more time with teachers
Just 42% said the remote learning experience had been "very successful" for their families.
Stockton U. drops anchor on new Revolutionary shipwreck exhibit
Students who volunteered for the project wanted to feel like they were a part of history, and Stockton gave them the chance to do that.
Been staying in? You probably want to fix a lot around your home
Homeowners have been investing their extra time, and money if they have it, in making improvements to their living space.
Almost six months at home. Is it ‘Groundhog Day’ for your family?
Whether or not you'll feel like you're in a rut this fall may have a lot to do with your kids' back-to-school routine.
NJ dentists urge it’s safe to visit them now — and it’s necessary
We've been told since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to limit touching our faces, especially our eyes, noses, and mouths, but what about someone else touching your mouth?
Atlantic hurricane forecast much more active than first thought
Thursday's update now shows an 85% chance of this season being above normal, with a much higher potential of being classified "extremely active," and possibly the third-most active season since 2005.
NJ students getting financial literacy lessons, even in pandemic
In the course of this program, kids are taught a variety of concepts and skills including balancing a budget, completing a tax return, applying for financial aid and other loans, and exploring lines of credit and types of insurance.