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 Forest Fire Service declares war on wildfires
As the weather warms battle plans are being drawn up to combat a growing number of dangerous blazes across the state
FBI issues alert about dangerous Chinese agents in NJ
The Bureau says these Chinese agents are illegally going after anyone in New Jersey criticizing China
Older workers are suddenly more in-demand in NJ
Some company bosses and managers in New Jersey say more mature workers tend to have a more productive work ethic and they also show up on time
Lead exposure levels increased for some NJ kids during the pandemic
The NJ Health Department is stressing the importance of lead testing for all children
More NJ students getting credit for community college courses
Ongoing efforts to have community college credits accepted at public four- year institutions are bearing fruit, saving students money and time.
Some NJ hospitals using AI to catch early cancerous growths
AtlantiCare is using an artificial intelligence program to detect early-stage lung cancer that can save patient’s lives.
NJ restaurants unhappy about proposed plastic utensil ban
Jersey Restaurants could be fined thousands of dollars for giving customers a plastic fork or container of ketchup if it wasn’t specifically requested
Going up! When you can expect NJ gas prices to start rising
Experts believe price spikes will be much lower than last year
Unhappy NJ congressmen hold their own offshore wind farm hearing
An invited panel of experts testified the windfarm project is bad for the ocean environment, marine mammals, tourism, the commercial fishing industry and consumers.
NJ auto insurance is expensive: Here’s how to lower it
The head of the Insurance Council of NJ says there are several ways you can save money on your policy
New report finds Latinas in NJ are severely underpaid and struggling
New Rutgers study finds Latinas in New Jersey are barely scraping by
NJ E-ZPass shock: Your transponder may not give you a discount
A new law is designed to let NJ drivers know when their EZPass isn’t doing what they would expect it to do