I have been covering New Jersey news for more than 25 years, and have served as New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000. I've reported on a number of breaking news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey, Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy as well as the terror bomb attack down the shore. I have covered the campaigns of Governors McGreevey Corzine, Christie and Phil Murphy, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. Additionally, I broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges. I am proud to have received numerous awards for coverage of New Jersey stories, and been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.
David Matthau
A new push to stop NJ offshore wind development
Two NJ Congressmen are introducing legislation to stop prep work out in the Atlantic Ocean to build a giant wind farm so the dramatic increase in whale deaths can be investigated.
Furious parents blast NJ school leaders about bullying after freshman’s suicide
Hundreds attended a Central Regional School District Board of Education meeting Thursday, decrying the school’s weak response to bullying.
Millions lost to romance scams in NJ
The FBI in New Jersey says lonely people looking for love online lose millions of dollars a year to fraudsters.
Paying more than you thought? A NJ credit card warning
Some New Jersey businesses are slipping in undisclosed fees for credit cards – what to do if it happens to you.
A new study finds NJ residents think they’ll live longer than predicted
It turns out there are many reasons they may actually be right
NJ startups get grants to improve life for NJ mothers and babies
They’re developing new technologies and services to improve the well being of NJ moms and children
NJ expanding program pairing cops with mental health pros on calls
New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program will be expanding, pairing police officers with mental health professionals for 911 calls
New Jersey Muslim group wants an Islamic holiday for students
Eid celebrates Muslims submission and commitment to God after a month long fast
NJ SNAP food stamp benefits are going up — are you eligible?
Gov. Phil Murphy announces a benefit increase will start soon in New Jersey as federal emergency SNAP benefits come to an end
NJ could soon crack down on people who attack youth sports officials
A proposed measure would upgrade penalties to aggravated assault if a parent or anyone else at a kids game assaults an ump, a referee or any other sports official
High-tech talking mannikins coming to the Rutgers NJ School of Nursing
A major federal grant is allowing the School of Nursing to expand training opportunities to help ease the NJ nursing shortage.
NJ cop gets slapped with serious charges after wild 3 a.m. chase, shooting
As a noise complaint was investigated, shots rang out, a man ran by, a chase ensued, shots were fired and now the officer faces aggravated assault charges