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
Poll: New Jerseyans view domestic terrorism as bigger threat than foreign
A new poll finds almost 40 percent of New Jerseyans think the country is safer now than before the Twin Towers were destroyed,
CDC is now recommending pregnant women get the COVID vaccine
A top NJ obstetrics and gynecology doctor says the vaccine is safe and actually gives newborn babies some protection from the virus
NJ farmers could soon be running their own microbreweries
The head of the Assembly Agriculture committee is pushing a plan to let farmers sell the beer they would make to visitors
FBI in NJ cracking down after rise in hate crimes in 2020
New Jersey had 1,441 bias incidents last year, compared to 994 in 2019.
Proposed NJ law would require retail stores to spot victims of scammers
Proposed legislation would require stores that sell refillable gift cards to train workers about how to identify and respond to gift card fraud.
NJ doing better than Murphy’s best-case scenario for summer
Coronavirus metrics are better than the “best case scenario” model predicted but the governor won’t expand capacity limits or offer any graduation guidance yet.
Murphy not sure when he’ll give up his emergency powers
Gov. Murphy says it’s needed for many things including the vaccination rollout. A growing number of lawmakers don't see it that way.
Big savings for students: NJ colleges now offering free courses
Some high school and college students and adults looking to earn a degree will be able to take online courses for free through a unique partnership
Millions of honey bees are heading to New Jersey
Thousands of colonies will soon arrive from other states to help farmers pollinate Garden State crops, including our delicious blueberries, cranberries and corn
More young and middle-age NJ residents are getting hospitalized with COVID
Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.
What it means if you don’t have side effects from the COVID vaccine
Experts say there’s no way to predict who will have side effects and who won’t.
COVID-19 has changed the way we work — but how permanently?
Jersey business experts believe many companies will continue to encourage work from home for many employees even after the pandemic is over