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
Wind energy protesters rally at the NJ Statehouse
They present Gov. Phil Murphy with a petition signed by almost half a million people to stop the development of offshore wind
Can NJ fix its messy school funding formula?
Funding allocations are constantly changing, sometimes leaving NJ school districts in a lurch
Check your account: NJ has started paying out ANCHOR tax rebates
The NJ Treasury Department says more than 800,000 direct deposits are being made today- paper checks will begin to be mailed out the first week of April
NJ fraud alert: Change-of-address scams more common in NJ
A New Jersey Congressman is demanding the U.S. Postal Service immediately address the problem and stop thieves from easily stealing sensitive information in your mail
CDC issues warning about a drug-resistant fungal infection in NJ
Candida auris infections typically strike the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, and they can be deadly
Uproar brewing over plans to change NJ county’s seal
Local officials insist the current Union County seal could be viewed as insensitive to todays climate involving the awareness of guns or violence against women
Anti-Semitic incidents up sharply in New Jersey
The Garden State has the 3rd highest total of any state in the nation for Jewish harassment, vandalism and assaults
A new report finds NJ is now facing an affordable rent crisis
Most low income families in New Jersey are spending up to half of their income on rent, leaving little money for anything else
‘Please, God, help me’ — Family of slain NJ councilwoman finally speaks
There is still no information about why the Sayreville councilwoman was killed execution-style while sitting in her car
NJ DOT hardly did any snow plowing – so what have they been doing?
The commissioner says workers have been focused on other projects, not playing cards or watching television.
NJ teacher/coach admits sexual affair with teen — colleague also busted
He’s now in state prison and will be a Megan’s Law offender when released
A plan to give hard hit NJ school districts more cash moves forward
Many suburban districts will still be facing significant budget cuts