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
Millions lost to romance scams in NJ
The FBI in New Jersey says lonely people looking for love online lose millions of dollars a year to fraudsters.
NJ startups get grants to improve life for NJ mothers and babies
They’re developing new technologies and services to improve the well being of NJ moms and children
NJ SNAP food stamp benefits are going up — are you eligible?
Gov. Phil Murphy announces a benefit increase will start soon in New Jersey as federal emergency SNAP benefits come to an end
Millions in NJ recycling grants distributed – find out what your town is getting
The money must be used to promote recycling and reduce waste in New Jersey.
NJ expanding program pairing cops with mental health pros on calls
New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program will be expanding, pairing police officers with mental health professionals for 911 calls
NJ water alert — it could soon smell and taste different
Residents across Central and Northern New Jersey may notice a change in their water in 2 weeks
New Jersey could soon ban diet pills for teenagers
A proposed bill would also prohibit muscle building supplemnents for anyone under 18 in NJ
NJ woman vanishes — authorities need your help
Imani Glover of Morristown, who has tattoos, hasn’t been seen since January 4
Are there cancer-causing chemicals in your NJ drinking water supply?
Proposed legislation would force water companies to tell their customers if the water contains elevated levels of PFAS
Threatening to post naked photos online could soon send you to jail in NJ
The NJ Assembly approves a measure to criminalize threats of sextortion
A new report finds autism cases in NJ are shooting higher
NJ researchers say many things could be fueling the surge including environmental factors, and more study is needed
NJ Attorney General ramps up efforts to stop human trafficking
A new unit will go after criminal networks in NJ involved in sex and forced labor trafficking