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
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
NJ Gas Prices Keep Dropping
New Jersey now has the lowest average gas prices of any state in the region.
NJ Residents Keep Getting Duped in Romance Scams
Data shows 361 Garden State residents lost $14.2 million in romance scams last year.
Seen Any Weird Drone Activity? NJ Homeland Security Wants to Know
They say terrorists and criminals are frequently using drones and they’re asking for the public’s help in reporting any unusual drone activity near sensitive areas
NJ Sportfishing Industry Faces a Severe Threat Because of Whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could adopt a new speed reduction rule that might force sport fishing companies out of business.
NJ Urged to Ban All Sales of New Gas, Diesel Vehicles by 2035
The Advanced Clean Cars II program calls for every new car and light-duty truck sold in NJ to be zero-emission within 11 and a half years.
Millions Earmarked to Help NJ Firefighters
An additional $10 million for firefighters is included in the proposed New Jersey State budget for fiscal year 2024.
A New Demand to Halt NJ Offshore Wind, Investigate Whale Deaths
New Jersey State Senate Republicans hold a virtual hearing and encourage a temporary freeze on windfarm survey work to review the cause of whale and dolphin deaths.
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.
Thousands of NJ Toll Cheats Caught, Fined Millions of Dollars
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued close to 5,000 summonses last year as part of a coordinated crackdown on toll evasion.