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
NJ Businesses Bracing for Tax Hike Coming in 2023
With another big unemployment insurance tax increase looming on the horizon, NJ business leaders are hoping the governor and state leaders provide some economic help.
New Report on What NJ Businesses Expect for 2023
According to Michele Siekerka, the president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, the survey finds a distinct lack of optimism and the most negative outlook since the recession in 2009.
Want Expensive? The 10 Highest Priced ZIP Codes in NJ
We all know living in New Jersey is not cheap. But some parts of the state are a lot more expensive than others. A lot more.
Coming Soon to NJ: A Simple Report on How Tax Dollars are Spent?
Support is growing for a plain language report to be published every year to explain New Jersey’s true financial condition
Train Workers Going On Strike? NJ Transit Fighting With One Union
The two sides remain far apart as efforts continue to work out a new multi-year NJ Transit contract
Cybersecurity Threats Ballooning in NJ
With hacking and ransomware attacks on the rise, all entities in New Jersey may soon be required to conduct an in-depth review of their cybersecurity systems.
NJ Overweight – It’s a Big Problem That’s Getting Bigger
A new report looks at the percentage of adults who are obese and overweight in every state – here's how New Jersey ranks.
Is Your Hospital Considered One of the Safest in NJ?
A new study finds most NJ Hospitals are highly rated, but some only get a fair or poor grade
As Thanksgiving Approaches, NJ Food Insecurity is Getting Worse
Food pantries across New Jersey are seeing a higher demand for food help now than when the pandemic started.
NJ Students Could Soon Get Required Instruction on Grieving
A New Jersey lawmaker wants teens to get information about handling grief in health class.