David Matthau

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.

NJ congressman says U.S. should declare war on ticks

He’s sponsoring legislation to establish a national database of tick hot-spots and a separate bill to create a special postage stamp to raise Lyme R & D money

NJ residents among the most worried about inflation in America

A new analysis finds more than half of all Garden State residents are very stressed about rising prices

Crazy, dangerous prank lands Mercer County, NJ teen behind bars

A weird attack on the campus of Rider University leads to an arrest

As summer begins, a new push to prevent drownings in NJ

A New Jersey Congressman is sponsoring a bill to help bolster swimming pool safety standards and promote awareness to prevent pool injuries and deaths

NJ suicide prevention group concerned about school vacation

A recent survey finds more than 1 in 3 New Jersey students struggles with prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness

Where’s my check? Thousands of NJ residents waiting for ANCHOR money

New Jersey Treasury Department workers continue to sift through ANCHOR applications that contain incomplete or erroneous information.

Is the cigarette tax in New Jersey too low? What smokers are paying

Cigarettes are cheaper in NJ than some neighboring states but the American Cancer Society is pushing to change that

FBI issues alert about dangerous Chinese agents in NJ

The Bureau says these Chinese agents are illegally going after anyone in New Jersey criticizing China

Flying this summer? Choose your airport carefully, NJ traveler

Depending on your plans, you may have several options worth considering if you’re leaving the Garden State

Russian cyber-kingpin attacks NJ: $10M reward for his capture

The U.S. Attorney for NJ says Mikhail Matveev launched thousands of ransomware attacks against targets in the Garden State and around the world

NJ has a billion-dollar fund that could immediately lower property taxes, GOP says

Two State Senators want to distribute New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund money on a fair and equal basis to all towns and counties

Heading down the Shore? Get NJ ocean water quality info first

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Monitoring Program is ready for the summer season