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
More NJ Residents Now Believe There is a ‘War on Christmas’ — Do You?
A new poll finds a growing number of people in New Jersey and across the nation believe there is an active “war on Christmas” being waged.
Post-COVID Brain Fog – A Rapidly Growing Problem in NJ
A new study is underway to try and figure out why so many people who have mild or moderate COVID infections wind up with brain fog and memory loss issues.
New Pilot Program in Cumberland County, NJ Pairs Troopers and Mental Health Experts
A new pilot program is being launched in one part of South Jersey that pairs mental health professionals with law enforcement officers to respond jointly to behavioral health crises.
Murphy Says No to New Mandates, Restrictions in NJ as Omicron Fears Grow
The governor said there is no confirmation yet the new variant has arrived in New Jersey but the state is ready.
Can NJ’s Clean Energy Push Really Make a Climate Change Difference?
A new report finds New Jersey is making good progress in developing clean, renewable energy sources, but more work remains.
Can Fired Unvaccinated Workers Collect NJ Unemployment Benefits?
A growing number of NJ companies are telling their employees to either get vaccinated or be tested for the virus if they want to keep their jobs. But what happens if you refuse?
Report: NJ Highways are Worse than Any Other State
The Reason Foundation report also finds New Jersey spends twice or three times more than other states, for the same or lower quality pavement.
Many New Jersey Small Businesses Have the Holiday Blues
As the holiday shopping season revs up, things continue to go downhill for small businesses across the Garden State, and nobody is expecting conditions to improve anytime soon.
The Real ID Deadline Has Changed: Are You Running Out of Time?
The Real ID driver’s license deadline has been changed several times over the past few years, and with 2021 rapidly winding down, some New Jersey residents are wondering if they will need to get a Real ID to be able to get on an airplane.
Gov. Murphy Announces New Plans to Fight Climate Change
During an event at a Mount Olive solar farm on Wednesday, the governor signed an executive order that fast-tracks the state’s goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.