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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Reaction To James Gandolfini’s Death
The sudden death of actor James Gandolfini, a Westwood native, has struck a chord with New Jerseyans thanks to his role as mob boss Tony Sorano drawing reaction from all over.
Christie Slow Jams Special Senate Election With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Jimmy Fallon "slow jammed" the special Senate Election on Fallon's show last night.
Sen. Lautenberg Remembered At NYC Funeral [VIDEO]
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg's nearly three decades in office and the causes he championed were remembered at a funeral service in New York attended by Governor Chris Christie, much of the New Jersey Congressional delegation as well as former Governors McGreevey and Florio.
Storms Bring Llightning, Flooding To Shore
Yesterday's late afternoon storms resulted in six homes being hit by lightning in Toms River.
Sunday’s Weather An Improvement For Holiday Weekend
Saturday's cold, damp weather has given way to sunshine and warmer temperatures on Sunday to make for a better day for the holiday weekend.
Glory Days Return This Summer
For some of us the glory days are but a distant memory but not for a group of men who this summer will once again try and prove that that memories can still be made even if you’re not in the prime of your baseball career.
Boston Marathon Suspects Originally Planned Attack For Fourth Of July [VIDEO]
Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev initially planned their Boston bombing attack for the Fourth of July but changed the date when the bombs they built were ready much earlier than expected.
Offense Scores Three Touchdowns In Monmouth Blue/White Game [AUDIO]
The Monmouth University football team finished off it’s spring schedule with the annual Blue/White game on Saturday, April 27. Listen to audio from the game.
Brawl Breaks Out At Red Bank-Rumson Baseball Game
A bench clearing brawl between Red Bank and visiting Rumson-Fair Haven ended with both teams ejected and their post-season eligibility in question.
False Alarms In Lakewood, JFK Airport, Philadelphia’s Independence Mall
The NJ Transit bus station in Lakewood and the visitors center at Philadelphia's Independence Mall were both closed briefly on Sunday afternoon.
Coach Tim Osborn’s Funeral To Be Held Thursday
A funeral will be held Thursday for Jackson Liberty football coach Tim Osborn who died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 53.
Jackson Liberty Football Coach Dies
Tim Osborn, the coach of the Jackson Liberty football team has died at the age of 55.