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
Hero NJ officer saves man trapped in car fire then heads to work
A NJ Dept. of Corrections officer risks his own life to save another on Interstate 295 before dawn
All their money left to a caregiver? NJ looks to change law
A NJ lawmaker is pushing plan to stop scammers from writing themselves into the wills of seniors
The New Jersey flu epidemic keeps getting worse
With influenza cases shooting higher health officials are offering new guidance about gatherings and newborn babies
NJ biz shackled by high taxes – could this plan help?
One state Republican lawmaker is leading the charge to cut the corporate business tax and he’s counting on support from Democrats.
A new program places ex-cons in tiny houses in New Jersey
The idea is to give parolees important supports to give them a chance to find employment and develop life skills so they don’t wind up behind bars
NJ residents handing out holiday tips — who gets one and how much?
A new report finds many New Jerseyans will give a service worker a tip, but inflation will play a role.
Too many lawsuits in NJ? Critics say this is costing us all big bucks
New Jersey is put on the Judicial Hellhole watch list as several reports rank the state as having one of the most costly civil justice systems in the U.S.
Why actually go in-person? NJ students are gravitating to online colleges
Even with pandemic restrictions lifted at traditional colleges, a growing number of NJ students of all ages are heading online for higher learning
A new study finds NJ is a top state for hiring workers
The study finds NJ has many well educated workers, but the state struggles in one key area
Will NJ residents be getting a REAL ID refund?
After the REAL ID requirement was extended 2 years, some NJ residents are clamoring for their money back