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
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
Most NJ residents think all politicians are corrupt
A new poll finds New Jerseyans are so used to corruption in government they now assume even the people they vote into office will be at least somewhat dishonest
Tolls on the NJ Turnpike and Parkway going up again in 2024
New Jersey’s Transportation Commissioner made the announcement during a State Senate budget committee hearing
Is your hospital one of the best? The latest NJ safety grades
An updated report finds most NJ hospitals get high grades for safety, but there are some infection concerns
The top 11 most significant weather-climate events in NJ history
Flooding rainstorms, droughts and blizzards are all on the list, but one event in particular stands out like no other
Thousands of NJ toll cheats caught, fined millions of dollars
The Port Authority collected more than $21 million last year in past due tolls and fees, from drivers with obstructed, missing or fictitious license plates