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 students getting credit for community college courses
Ongoing efforts to have community college credits accepted at public four- year institutions are bearing fruit, saving students money and time.
Some NJ hospitals using AI to catch early cancerous growths
AtlantiCare is using an artificial intelligence program to detect early-stage lung cancer that can save patient’s lives.
Underage drinking in NJ is a big problem – could this stop it?
A New Jersey lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to give police officers the right to once again stop minors from drinking beer and booze in public.
NJ restaurants unhappy about proposed plastic utensil ban
Jersey Restaurants could be fined thousands of dollars for giving customers a plastic fork or container of ketchup if it wasn’t specifically requested
Don’t fall for these bank scams that are on the rise in NJ
The head of the NJ Bankers Association is recommending Garden State residents take some simple steps to stop scammers from stealing your money
A new report finds NJ is now facing an affordable rent crisis
Most low income families in New Jersey are spending up to half of their income on rent, leaving little money for anything else
‘Please, God, help me’ — Family of slain NJ councilwoman finally speaks
There is still no information about why the Sayreville councilwoman was killed execution-style while sitting in her car
NJ DOT hardly did any snow plowing – so what have they been doing?
The commissioner says workers have been focused on other projects, not playing cards or watching television.
Going up! When you can expect NJ gas prices to start rising
Experts believe price spikes will be much lower than last year
A plan to give hard hit NJ school districts more cash moves forward
Many suburban districts will still be facing significant budget cuts
NJ E-ZPass shock: Your transponder may not give you a discount
A new law is designed to let NJ drivers know when their EZPass isn’t doing what they would expect it to do
Wind development to blame for whale deaths? NJ issues statement
The DEP announces they’ve been reviewing potential impacts to marine life from human activities in federal waters for years