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 gas prices keep dropping
New Jersey now has the lowest average gas prices of any state in the region
Did your NJ hospital get a lower safety grade?
A new report finds most NJ hospitals did well, but 15 got a grade of C
Seen any weird drone activity? NJ Homeland Security wants to know
They say terrorists and criminals are frequently using drones and they’re asking for the public’s help in reporting any unusual drone activity near sensitive areas
NJ residents keep getting duped in romance scams
The FBI in New Jersey wants anybody who’s been victimized to report the crime as soon as possible
NJ registered sex offender admits guilt, faces possible life sentence
A 33-year-old resident of Camden admits to sex trafficking three minors
NJ urged to ban all sales new gas, diesel vehicles by 2035
The Advanced Clean Cars II program calls for every new car and light-duty truck sold in NJ to be zero-emission within 11 and a half years
The top 11 most significant weather-climate events in NJ history
Flooding rainstorms, droughts and blizzards are all on the list, but one event in particular stands out like no other
‘Forever chemicals’ threat in NJ town’s water: What you need to know
Some areas have higher concentrations than others- all water companies in NJ now required to install purification systems
NJ residents are optimistic about their finances
Some younger NJ residents are concerned about dealing with a possible financial emergency
Thinking about traveling outside the U.S.? NJ passport alert
As more countries relax COVID restrictions there is now a huge backlog to get new or renewed passports in New Jersey and other states
NJ electric vehicle incentive program runs out of money
New Jersey residents buying or leasing an electric vehicle were getting a check for $4,000 but all the cash for the program is now gone
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