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
No booster rush yet in New Jersey: Do you really need a shot?
Experts think many Garden State residents may be confused or hesitant about recent mixed messaging from national leaders about who should and should not get a booster
Science Group Urging NJ To Limit Suspected Carcinogen In Drinking Water
Because of Jersey’s industrial past we have higher levels of 1 to 4 dioxane than other states
NJ Schools Told To Get Ready For Virtual Learning If Kids Get COVID
With the Delta variant still surging and infections rising the state Department of Education clarifies the student quarantine issue
NJ residents advised to put together a tornado emergency plan
After 5 twisters touched down last week in the Garden State, emergency officials want everybody to be prepared for more wild weather, just in case.
NJ Health Department to parents: Get kids COVID-vaccinated before school
NJ Health experts stress there are multiple reasons to get New Jersey children vaccinated before school begins in September
Pandemic Still Taking A Toll On NJ Parents Struggling With Childcare
The FDU survey finds many parents are forced to rely on childcare from a relative, or they are too nervous to put their kids in childcare because of COVID.
Garbage Pickup Missed Your Street? NJ Labor Shortage Hits Sanitation
The Jersey labor shortage is causing a garbage pile-up in some towns as trash hauling companies face a shortage of drivers, truck workers and technicians
NJ Schools Will Help Students Recover From COVID Learning Loss
The Department of Education announces a series of steps to make sure schools are completely open in-person in the fall.
A New Poll Finds Some NJ Workers Won’t Go Back To The Office
The FDU survey finds younger workers and Democrats like working from home more than Republicans
At-Home COVID Tests Now Available At NJ Pharmacies
The head of communicable disease services for the Jersey Health Department says the at-home test is accurate and gives results in 15 minutes
No Big Cash Jackpots Offered But NJ is Still Pushing Vaccinations
Pop up clinics down the shore, family friendly vaccine events with faith leaders and door knocker teams are trying to encourage everyone to get a COVID vaccine.
Pandemic Stress is Sending More NJ Kids To The Emergency Room
Many Middle and High school students are being treated for COVID related panic and anxiety attacks