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
NJ residents among the most worried about inflation in America
A new analysis finds more than half of all Garden State residents are very stressed about rising prices
NJ gets high marks in a new LGBTQ+ biz equality report
20 different data points are reviewed and every state gets ranked for its business issues and opportunities
NJ water alert: Residents asked to cut back
As dry conditions persist in New Jersey reservoir and stream levels keep dropping
A mystery virus is making NJ residents sick
Most people, including many doctors are unfamiliar with a sickness called HMPV-what to do if you get it
NJ suicide prevention group concerned about school vacation
A recent survey finds more than 1 in 3 New Jersey students struggles with prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness
NJ lawmaker determined to stop kids from getting ‘porn’ at the library
A NJ State Senator is dead-set against proposed legislation that would stop public libraries from restricting access to certain books for kids.
Is the cigarette tax in New Jersey too low? What smokers are paying
Cigarettes are cheaper in NJ than some neighboring states but the American Cancer Society is pushing to change that
Russian cyber-kingpin attacks NJ: $10M reward for his capture
The U.S. Attorney for NJ says Mikhail Matveev launched thousands of ransomware attacks against targets in the Garden State and around the world
Having a baby? The top ranked NJ maternity hospitals
Newsweek is out with its annual list of the very best maternity hospitals in the nation and seven of them are in New Jersey
Could this help solve the teacher shortage in NJ?
A multi-bill package is introduced to make it more affordable to become a teacher in New Jersey
NJ residents want offshore windfarm work stopped, poll finds
A new poll finds there is significant concern the windfarm survey work being done off the NJ coast could be connected to the uptick in whale and dolphin deaths
Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and Parkway going up again in 2024
New Jersey’s Transportation Commissioner made the announcement during a State Senate budget committee hearing