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
Retired NJ cop charged with stealing $47,000
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office says he was serving as a local treasurer when he allegedly swiped $47,000
Free money — NJ workers urged to file for special tax credit
You may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, and it can be worth almost $7,000 for NJ workers
NJ residents warned — don’t fall for crazy ‘pig butchering’ scams
Schemers are forming romantic relationships through social media, ripping people off by offering bogus cryptocurrency investment opportunities
NJ water alert — it could soon smell and taste different
Residents across Central and Northern New Jersey may notice a change in their water in 2 weeks
A simple new proposal to make NJ more affordable
A new report recommends changing a program to get working and middle class families in New Jersey direct financial relief
New Jersey could soon ban diet pills for teenagers
A proposed bill would also prohibit muscle building supplemnents for anyone under 18 in NJ
Are you at risk from lead paint in your NJ home or community? Find out here
New Jersey launches a new lead exposure mapping tool for individuals and organization to use to safeguard health, and awards millions for lead remediation
Flu activity in New Jersey is nose diving — but there’s a warning
While influenza levels are now low in many parts of NJ, a sudden change could soon be coming
NJ State Police getting millions to crack down on illegal drugs
U.S. Department of Justice grant money totaling more than $5 million will pay for specialized training and equipment for the NJSP
A plan to help more pregnant women in New Jersey
Medicaid reimbursement rates are rising to improve birth outcomes in New Jersey.
Another interest rate hike – what it means for NJ residents
A robust labor market will likely keep NJ consumers spending
NJ to receive early federal funding to get lead out of drinking water
The EPA says NJ is a trailblazing state in the effort to remove lead service lines in older communities that pollute drinking water