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
New plan unveiled to help improve security at smaller NJ schools
A proposal is put forth to help New Jersey school districts in towns without police departments to get experienced, armed guards.
NJ schools will soon re-open: Should there be armed guards?
New Jersey’s top school security expert has some advice for all districts
Some NJ solar projects put on hold: What’s the problem?
A New Jersey lawmaker says it’s vital to expand solar energy, not just wind power, as the Garden State moves toward a goal of 100% clean energy
NJ supermarkets asking shoppers: Please don’t steal the baskets!
Ever since New Jersey banned single-use bags back in May shopping baskets have been vanishing from supermarkets all over the Garden State
Flunked the road test? MVC advice for teen drivers in NJ
A spokesman for the MVC says max wait times for a re-test are only a few weeks, but the best way to avoid re-testing is to make sure you know how to properly operate a motor vehicle in the first place
NJ farmers praying for rain, struggling to survive
Extreme heat and dry conditions are costing farmers more and cutting crop yields- but you can help
NJ residents warned about a surge of fake urgent notifications
New Jersey cyber experts say it’s important to know what to do and not do when you get one
Could the key to revitalizing Trenton, NJ be reconfiguring a highway?
The plan is to allow Trenton to recapture its Riverfront, create a new entertainment district and spur economic activity
NJ parents beware: Your teen may be in a violent, abusive relationship
A growing number of teenagers in New Jersey report being abused by their partner.
Congressman pushes plan to move workers to NJ to fight NYC commuter tax
NY businesses would get tax incentives to keep NJ workers in the Garden State