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
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
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
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
Seen any weird drone activity? NJ Homeland Security wants to know
They say terrorists and criminals are frequently using drones and they’re asking for the public’s help in reporting any unusual drone activity near sensitive areas
The top 11 most significant weather-climate events in NJ history
Flooding rainstorms, droughts and blizzards are all on the list, but one event in particular stands out like no other
NJ residents warned about using public USB charging stations
The bad guys are loading malware into public USB charging ports so they can steal your personal information and take all your money
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
‘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