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
New report finds a NJ law to limit opioid prescription meds has not worked
The regulation adopted in 2017 limits initial opioid pain prescriptions to 5 days but the total number of opioid prescriptions written hasn’t really dropped
PSE&G is lowering gas bills for NJ customers
It’s the second price cut by the utility this year in New Jersey
What happens next with the New Jersey economy?
A new analysis finds consumer spending has slowed in New Jersey but the labor market remains strong
Furious parents blast NJ school leaders about bullying after freshman’s suicide
Hundreds attended a Central Regional School District Board of Education meeting Thursday, decrying the school’s weak response to bullying.
New report finds most NJ small businesses are still struggling big time
The Small Business Optimism Index finds inflation, staffing remain significant issues and a new crisis is looming
Are you having a heart attack? NJ residents may not recognize the symptoms
As we mark American Heart month NJ cardiologists want you to understand heart attack symptoms can vary greatly
Calls grow to halt offshore wind farm work amid 9th whale death
A growing number of New Jersey leaders want an in-depth investigation into why so many whales are dying and washing ashore after work began on the New Jersey offshore windfarm.
A new plan to cut E-ZPass costs in half for NJ commuters
Proposed legislation would give NJ drivers who use EZ Pass every day a 50% discount for at least 1 year
Major traffic alert for New Jersey-Pennsylvania commuters
Traffic could be snarled on the Delaware Memorial Bridge heading towards New Jersey for months
Millions lost to romance scams in NJ
The FBI in New Jersey says lonely people looking for love online lose millions of dollars a year to fraudsters.
Paying more than you thought? A NJ credit card warning
Some New Jersey businesses are slipping in undisclosed fees for credit cards – what to do if it happens to you.
NJ expanding program pairing cops with mental health pros on calls
New Jersey’s ARRIVE Together program will be expanding, pairing police officers with mental health professionals for 911 calls