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
Calls grow to halt offshore wind farm work amid 9th whale death
A growing number of New Jersey leaders want an in-depth investigation into why so many whales are dying and washing ashore after work began on the New Jersey offshore windfarm.
New report finds most NJ small businesses are still struggling big time
The Small Business Optimism Index finds inflation, staffing remain significant issues and a new crisis is looming
How much will you pay? The price of water is going up in NJ
Many New Jersey customers will have to come up with more money starting this month
Major traffic alert for New Jersey-Pennsylvania commuters
Traffic could be snarled on the Delaware Memorial Bridge heading towards New Jersey for months
Paying more than you thought? A NJ credit card warning
Some New Jersey businesses are slipping in undisclosed fees for credit cards – what to do if it happens to you.
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