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
Is it time for NJ to crack down on beer-drinking, pot-smoking teens?
A proposed measure would re-institute fines and give police the right to search minors if they smell alcohol or marijuana
Hit the road! Gas prices drifting lower in New Jersey
Lackluster demand, lower oil prices are resulting on dropping prices at the pumps
New Jersey needs to pray for soaking summer rains
The latest Drought Monitor report shows the Garden State needs multiple soaking rains to get back in the normal range and avoid a possible drought later this summer
NJ continues a work from home program for state employees
The COVID threat has abated but the Model Telework Pilot Program, which began during the pandemic, has been extended for at least a year.
NJ lawmaker determined to stop kids from getting ‘porn’ at the library
A NJ State Senator is dead-set against proposed legislation that would stop public libraries from restricting access to certain books for kids.
This is what NJ is doing about the disturbing shortage of nurses
As the nursing shortage continues to get worse, efforts are being stepped up to secure more money to train and attract nurses in New Jersey
Where’s my car? NJ chop shop operation taken down
A total of 14 people are now facing a slew of criminal charges for allegedly operating 4 North Jersey chop shops
Flying this summer? Choose your airport carefully, NJ traveler
Depending on your plans, you may have several options worth considering if you’re leaving the Garden State
NJ has a billion-dollar fund that could immediately lower property taxes, GOP says
Two State Senators want to distribute New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund money on a fair and equal basis to all towns and counties
Russian cyber-kingpin attacks NJ: $10M reward for his capture
The U.S. Attorney for NJ says Mikhail Matveev launched thousands of ransomware attacks against targets in the Garden State and around the world