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
As food prices keep climbing, NJ food insecurity getting worse
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey says everyone can do something to help address hunger in the Garden State
A new push to feed kids in NJ schools
A NJ Congressman is fighting to reinstate part of a program that gives all children breakfast and lunch during the school day
What do students born after 9/11 learn about it in NJ schools?
Many students in New Jersey don’t know much at all about the terror attacks that killed thousands and destroyed the World Trade Center buildings
More NJ residents trying risky revenue booster to beat inflation
A new report warns using this approach can sometimes spell financial disaster
NJ lawmaker calls new COVID sanitization rules total lunacy
The new regulations will force hotel and motel cleaning crews to enter your room and sanitize the sheets every day in NJ, whether you like it or not
NJ school nurses on the front lines of a mental health crisis
New Jersey school nurses are dealing with multiple issues, including pandemic trauma and school shooting anxiety, as they try to help kids coming back to class
NJ warns employees and businesses that use direct deposit
New Jersey companies and employees warned about a new direct deposit scam.
A NJ road to get first-in-the-nation technology to protect pedestrians
The New Jersey DOT is moving forward to make part of Route 129 in Trenton safer for people on foot.
It looks like candy: NJ kids face deadly new drug threat
Coming to a street corner near you- the DEA is warning New Jersey residents about ‘rainbow fentanyl’
NJ allergy sufferers warned to brace for a nasty new surprise
New Jersey’s top allergy expert says ragweed plants are about to burst forth – what may happen to people with asthma