Dan Alexander

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.

NJ motorcyclist fatally struck in Route 55 hit-and-run

Police do not have a description of the vehicle that struck a motorcycle on Route 55 expect that it likely had tandem tiers.

More NJ schools deal with online threats, one district closes after 3 arrested

Princeton and Dennis Township schools are the latest to be targeted by online threats on Tuesday.

NJ wildfire burns near 2 schools in Ocean County

Firefighters in Ocean County had difficulty getting a handle on the fire early because of its “erratic behavior,” according to the state Forest Fire Service.

Bucks County remembers 9/11 victims

The ceremony at The Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the tolling of a bell nine times to remember the 9 victims from Lower Makefield.

Shooting in wealthy NJ town: Suspects used car as weapon, cops say

Police from several jurisdictions converged on a Rumson neighborhood just before sunrise on Friday on reports of multiple burglaries, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago.

NJ hockey star Johnny Gaudreau’s widow makes shocking announcement at funeral

Johnny and his brother Matthew were laid to rest during a funeral at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pa. Monday that was private but live streamed by Johnny's team, the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Driver charged after damaging NJ State Police roadside memorial

State Police said the memorial to trooper Thomas Hanratty along Route 78 in Summit was struck by driver David Neufield, 38, of Berkeley Heights on Aug. 31 causing "significant damage."

Former NJ cop killed in motorcycle vs. dirt bike crash on Parkway

Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood was headed south in the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway near Exit 81 (Lakehurst Road) in Toms River on a motorcycle and collided with a dirt bike in the acceleration ramp.

Online threat closes schools in two NJ districts, teens charged

Deptford school officials said a threat was made against several districts in Camden and Gloucester counties.

Thousands sign petition after NJ teen killed on first day of school

An online petition signed by over 4,400 in two weeks asked for Hunterdon County commissioners to improve safety at the intersection which claimed the life of teen Sophia Detorres.