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
Want expensive? The 10 highest priced ZIP codes in New Jersey
A new report finds there is expensive, and then there’s really expensive! NJ has 4 zip codes among the 100 most pricey in America
As food prices keep climbing, NJ food insecurity getting worse
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey says everyone can do something to help address hunger in the Garden State
It looks like candy: NJ kids face deadly new drug threat
Coming to a street corner near you- the DEA is warning New Jersey residents about ‘rainbow fentanyl’
How Low Will Gas Prices Go in New Jersey? A New Prediction
Prices at the pump continue to trend downward and the next few weeks could really make New Jersey drivers smile
NJ Nurses Still Leaving the Profession: Fears About a Crisis Are Growing
Many New Jersey nurses are still struggling with burnout, salary and patient abuse.
Why Are So Many Whales Visiting the New Jersey Shoreline?
They may enjoy frolicking with NJ residents, but researchers believe it’s probably food related
A plan moves forward to change NJ’s worst-in-the-nation business climate
One lawmaker is rallying support to dramatically reduce New Jersey’s corporate business tax.
Will the Proposed NJ Wind Farm Hurt Long Beach Island?
There is growing concern after it is learned the New Jersey wind farm plan calls for more than 350 giant turbines to be built only 9 miles from the LBI shoreline
It’s official: NJ drivers can renew licenses for free
The fee holiday is designed to give New Jersey consumers a break from inflation, says one lawmaker.
NJ State Police wants you if you’ve got the right stuff
A special State Trooper recruitment drive, especially for women and minorities, is about to begin in NJ.
Could New Jersey’s ‘pothole tax’ soon be a thing of the past?
A New Jersey Congressman promises a major infusion of federal dollars will soon be funneled here to fix crumbling roads, bridges and tunnels
There’s a Santa Claus shortage in New Jersey
Growing demand and COVID fears and sickness are limiting Santa visits in many parts of the Garden State