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
Important water safety update for Central NJ residents
The NJ DEP is now carefully monitoring everything that’s going on at Trenton Water Works, and for good reason
Murphy gets tough on car thefts as GOP calls his agenda ‘pro-criminal’
The NJ governor announces several steps designed to stop thieves from getting their hands on your vehicle, including a push to keep repeat offenders locked up
Election day attacks: NJ keeps eye on polling places, misinfo and power grid
The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell is working with Homeland Security, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to make sure the election is safe
Are NJ kids dumbed down by smart phones?
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to establish a special Commission to study whether smart phones stunt intellectual growth and should be banned in school
As interest rates rise, the NJ real estate market’s new twist
Securing a mortgage is now more difficult, but buyers in NJ are suddenly getting the upper hand
Medical debt is shooting higher in NJ, even if you have health insurance
A new report finds a growing number of New Jersey residents can’t even afford to pay their insurance deductibles and may forgo care for themselves or a loved one
‘Ghosting’ in NJ — it’s not just in the workplace anymore
A New Jersey psychology expert points out the practice of ghosting is also spreading to inter-personal relationships
Warning for NJ residents: Don’t let thieves steal this from your car
The theft of one particular car part is on the rise in New Jersey – what you can do to protect yourself
NJ residents warned about ‘tripledemic’ health threat
Health officials stress New Jerseyans can take multiple steps to protect themselves from disease this fall and winter.
NJ DOT making big improvements along a major South Jersey highway
The work is designed to improve congestion and safety for drivers along a busy NJ corridor
NJ officials: Terrorists want to radicalize kids through online video games
Terror groups are increasingly designing violent online games to appeal to teens and 20 somethings as they step up recruitment efforts
NJ marijuana expungement backlog: What’s going on?
The process for wiping clean a criminal record for pot possession may take longer than you think in New Jersey