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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.

JCP+L President Don Lynch listens during Board of Public Utilities public hearing on utility response to superstorm Sandy
JCP+L President Don Lynch listens during Board of Public Utilities public hearing on utility response to superstorm Sandy (David Matthau, Townsquare Media NJ)
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How Did JCP&L Do After Sandy? [POLL/AUDIO]

More than a hundred people showed up at the first of three planned Board of Public Utilities public hearings on how Jersey's public utilities responded after Superstorm Sandy.

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NTSB inspector looks at locomotive in Paulsboro train detailment
NTSB inspector looks at locomotive in Paulsboro train detailment (NTSB)
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Rail Bridge Had History Of Big Problems [AUDIO]

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are reviewing records of the rail bridge that collapsed in Paulsboro last Friday, which led to a train derailment and hazardous chemical spill.

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Paulsboro Mayor Jefferson at a press conference about derailed train
Paulsboro Mayor Jefferson at a press conference about derailed train (Twitter)
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Paulsboro Residents Upset After Chemical Release [AUDIO]

Four days after a rail bridge collapsed in Paulsboro - and there was a resulting hazardous chemical spill in a nearby Creek - some affected residents are voicing their displeasure about what's happening.

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2 tanker cars in Paulsboro train derailment
2 tanker cars in Paulsboro train derailment (Twitter)
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Steve Sweeney Wants Answers After Train Derailment [AUDIO/VIDEO]

The National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate the collapse of a rail bridge in Paulsboro at the end of last week that led to a 7 car train derailment and the release of a hazardous chemical vapor.

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