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
More NJ schools are letting in therapy dogs to help students
A New Jersey group travels around the state offering mental wellness programs to children in grades kindergarten through high school
NJ towns learning how to attract movie and TV production companies
The NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission has a new program to teach municipalities how to get production companies to film locally
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
After protest, NJ renews license for biggest legal weed company
An hour after a Curaleaf rally the Cannabis Regulatory Commission suddenly renews their license after refusing to do so last week
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
‘Forever chemicals’ threat in NJ town’s water: What you need to know
Some areas have higher concentrations than others- all water companies in NJ now required to install purification systems
NJ residents are optimistic about their finances
Some younger NJ residents are concerned about dealing with a possible financial emergency
This plan could really cut taxes for many New Jersey residents
A NJ Congressman is sponsoring a bill to restore the State and Local Tax deduction – it could mean more money in your pocket
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
This is how unaffordable child care is for most NJ families
A new report finds NJ families are spending more on childcare percentage wise than most other states
Warning: Many dangerous tick diseases now spreading in NJ
A wide variety of tick-borne diseases can cause a variety of serious symptoms and sometimes be fatal- what you should do right away if bitten