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 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, and Christie, 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
If You’ve Been Vaccinated, Gov. Murphy Says the Pandemic is Over
Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that if you have gotten either the Pfizer, the Moderna or the J&J vaccine, for you the pandemic is over.
Some New Jersey Residents Fighting the State’s Wind Farm Plan
New Jersey is moving forward with plans to build an enormous wind farm 20 miles off the coast, but not everybody is thrilled.
Thousands of NJ Residents Still Skipping Their Second COVID Vaccine
Dr. Stanley H. Weiss, a Rutgers University epidemiologist and professor at the Rutgers Medical School, said the second dose of the mRNA vaccines give a 15-fold boost in the antibody level.
Masking Mandates Mostly Lifted but Many in NJ are Still Wearing Them
Gov. Phil Murphy say masking is a personal choice that is fine, and he always carries one
If You Own a Large Dog in NJ, You Could Soon Be Forced to Erect a Fence
Following the recent death of a 3-year-old boy in Carteret after he was attacked by two pit bulls, a plan is moving forward to crack down on the owners of large dogs in New Jersey that allow their pets to roam freely outside.
NJ Analysis Shows COVID Vaccine Extremely Effective at Preventing Death
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said of the 2.2 million people fully vaccinated in the first four months of the state's vaccination program, a total of 1,319 breakthrough cases were identified.
As COVID Metrics Improve, Vehicle Demand in New Jersey is Rising
The price of new and used cars and trucks is going up for many reasons including surging consumer demand
COVID-19 Spreading Among Unvaccinated NJ Residents, Experts Say
Dr. Henry Redel, an infectious disease expert with the Saint Peters Healthcare System, agrees the COVID danger is not gone for good.
NJ Children are Testing How Well Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Works
Rutgers University epidemiologist Dr. Stanley H. Weiss, also a professor at the Rutgers Medical School, said kids in these three age groups will be given different amounts of vaccine.
At-home COVID Tests Now Available at NJ Pharmacies
Most COVID testing locations across the state take at least a few days to get results, but New Jersey pharmacies and discount stores are now carrying COVID-19 antigen self tests that are moderately priced and give results in about 15 minutes.