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David Matthau

David Matthau has been covering New Jersey news for more than 20 years, and he’s been New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000.

David has covered a number of breaking news stories, including the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, and the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey.

Most recently, he served as the radio pool reporter – traveling with Governor Christie’s motorcade that toured areas of North Jersey devastated by hurricane Irene.

David has also covered the campaigns of former Governors McGreevey and Corzine, and current Governor Chris Christie, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Bob Menendez.

Additionally, David broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges.

David has won numerous Associated Press awards for coverage of Jersey stories, and he’s been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.

Governor Chris Christie (Photo by Annette Petriccione)
Governor Chris Christie (Photo by Annette Petriccione)
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Governor Christie Expects Livable Jersey Shore This Summer [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Rebuilding and restoration efforts continue up and down the Jersey Shore, and good progress is being made, but what will things look like when the weather gets warmer this summer?

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Governor Chris Christie and Eric Scott (Photo by Annette Petriccione)
Governor Chris Christie and Eric Scott (Photo by Annette Petriccione)
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Can Christie’s Brand Save Republican Party? [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Governor Chris Christie, with his brash and "in-your-face" style of communication, has quickly become one of the most popular republicans in America.

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Gun Buyback
This image shows the firearms collected at a gun buyback in NJ. (David Matthau, Townsquare Media)
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Lawmaker Asks NJ Residents To Turn In Automatic Weapons [AUDIO]

As the debate continues on gun violence and how best to prevent it, one Garden State lawmaker is urging all Central New Jersey residents to turn in any automatic or semi-automatic weapons they may have lying around the house, during a special gun buy-back program being held at the end of this week.

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John Moore, Getty Images
John Moore, Getty Images
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New Jersey Private Sector Jobs Soar [AUDIO]

The good news is 30,900 private sector jobs were created last month in the Garden State. The bad news is the unemployment rate only ticked down a tenth of one percent - from 9.7 to 9.6 percent. So what's going on?

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Campus Security
Flickr User Kristen Byers
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NJ Schools Facing Surprise Security Inspections [AUDIO]

In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting tragedy last month, state education officials in New Jersey are planning a series of surprise security inspections at schools across the Garden State.

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Flickr User LancerE
Flickr User LancerE
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Meadowlands American Dream May Be Alive And Well [AUDIO]

For the past several months the mega-entertainment extravaganza project in the Meadowlands called American Dream, which used to be known as Xanadu, has been financially stalled. But now there's word it could soon be revived.

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Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R)
Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R) (CSPAN)
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Sandy Relief Package Finally Passes Through House [AUDIO]

Two and a half months after Superstorm Sandy slammed Jersey, the House of Representatives has finally approved a 51 billion dollar relief package, much to the delight of the New Jersey Congressional delegation.

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