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
Most NJ residents think all politicians are corrupt
A new poll finds New Jerseyans are so used to corruption in government they now assume even the people they vote into office will be at least somewhat dishonest
Teens looking for jobs in NJ: There’s a new working papers system
Teens, their parents and employers will soon use a system that’s supposed to be quicker and easier for everyone
Scientists reject claim that NJ offshore wind work is killing whales
They testify warming ocean temperatures are changing the migration patterns of prey-fish whales eat, bringing whales into ocean shipping super-highways
Another sign the Murphy administration has accepted COVID is over in NJ
The NJ Health Department says the companies supporting the operation of the COVID warning app are no longer providing the technology to keep it running
Good employment news released for New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Labor says the labor market adds jobs and remains robust
Could new mandatory vaccine rules for kids be coming in NJ?
Some NJ lawmakers are voicing concerns about an upcoming change in Health Department rules that could take place without any input from parents
A new law could stop NJ thieves from targeting your vehicle
A measure is signed by the governor that limits how catalytic converters can be sold to scrap yards in New Jersey
Could this help solve the teacher shortage in NJ?
A multi-bill package is introduced to make it more affordable to become a teacher in New Jersey
NJ residents want offshore windfarm work stopped, poll finds
A new poll finds there is significant concern the windfarm survey work being done off the NJ coast could be connected to the uptick in whale and dolphin deaths
No, not endorsed by Elon! NJ cracks down on phony AI investment scam
The NJ Bureau of Securities issues a Cease and Desist Order to take down a website that improperly was using animated avatars and images of Elon Musk to promote an artificial intelligence investment scheme
A huge NJ nurses rally is planned for Thursday
With the nursing shortage still getting worse in NJ nurses will converge on the Statehouse on Thursday to show support for a staffing ratio bill
Weird NJ license plate frame law about to expire
The governor signs a measure to make it legal to have a tiny portion of the top or bottom of your vehicle’s license plate covered by a frame