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 Republicans to Hold Another Anti-offshore Wind Hearing
In the wake of the high number of whale and dolphin deaths along the coast, they continue to call for a moratorium on offshore wind development.
NJ Stores Going High-tech to Stop an Explosion of Shoplifting
Retail stores in the Garden State may have lost more than $2 billion last year because of shoplifting and businesses are now taking a variety of steps to try and stop combat the issue.
NJ Trying to Regulate Drug Which Avid Users Say is Better Than Coffee
NJ could soon take action to regulate kratom, an herb from Asia that reportedly can cause a wide variety of symptoms including increased alertness, hallucinations, and confusion.
Another Bug to Worry About: NJ Faces Serious Threat From Microscopic Worm
Beech trees across New Jersey are suddenly facing a deadly threat that could literally wipe them out in the coming years, threatening to upend the Garden State’s ecosystem.
Worried About Gas Prices? Here’s What to Expect in NJ
Gas prices in NJ have been moving higher, up 7 cents over the past week, and drivers are wondering if we’re heading up to $4/gallon for regular by Memorial Day.
Will Sea Level Rise 5 Feet in a Few Decades? Group Opposes New NJ Land-use Rules
The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection could soon hold hearings on proposed new land use standards some claim would stop coastal development and re-development.
As the growing season begins in NJ, water levels are dropping
Parts of North and South Jersey are listed as abnormally dry by the Drought Monitor
NJ has some of the worst roads in the U.S., according to a new report
The Reason Foundation analysis finds NJ’s highway system is poor because of traffic congestion, poor quality pavement and the state’s high construction costs
NJ drivers, cyclists frequently at odds, fighting on state roadways
Many NJ drivers may not be aware of or choose to ignore the Safe Passing Law which says there must be 4 feet of space between a car and a bicycle
NJ towns learning how to attract movie and TV production companies
The NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission has a new program to teach municipalities how to get production companies to film locally