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
Is the Gas Price Drop Coming to an End in New Jersey?
A new prediction is made on where gas prices are heading in NJ during the fall
Uber Pays Huge $100 Million Settlement to New Jersey
A series of audits determine Uber improperly classified hundreds of thousands of drivers in NJ as independent contractors
It looks like candy: NJ kids face deadly new drug threat
Coming to a street corner near you- the DEA is warning New Jersey residents about ‘rainbow fentanyl’
How low will gas prices go in New Jersey? A new prediction
Prices at the pump continue to trend downward and the next few weeks could really make New Jersey drivers smile
NJ Nurses Still Leaving the Profession: Fears About a Crisis Are Growing
Many New Jersey nurses are still struggling with burnout, salary and patient abuse.
Will the Proposed NJ Wind Farm Hurt Long Beach Island?
There is growing concern after it is learned the New Jersey wind farm plan calls for more than 350 giant turbines to be built only 9 miles from the LBI shoreline
NJ Lawmaker Says We Must Address a Worsening Child Mental Health Crisis
She’s pushing a plan to help attract and keep more mental health professionals for children in New Jersey
Are shipping boxes too big? NJ considers law to regulate their size
He says it’s wasteful and filling up our landfills- NJ biz group says we have more important things to worry about than the size of boxes
2020 Again? NJ Hospitalizations Could Peak at 8,000 in February 2022
Hospitalizations keep rising, but new positive cases have been heading downward- Gov. Phil Murphy said it’s too soon to know if this is an actual trend
Is Your Water Dangerous? You Can Now Easily Find Out
The Environmental Working Group has tested all of the water supplies in New Jersey and given you an easy way to learn what contaminants are in your tap water
NJ Labor Shortage is Getting Even Worse for Smaller Stores
As the holiday shopping season begins, bigger box stores are offering sign-on bonuses and higher pay to new employees, leaving main street businesses in the dust
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