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
NJ residents wondering if their money could be at risk in the bank
Money in checking and savings accounts is insured- what the limit is
Is your NJ town doing enough recycling? How to find out
If your municipality is a recycling slacker it could be costing you money and causing more air pollution
Fed up with insurance nonsense? A plan to help NJ patients
Proposed legislation would create a NJ Consumer Insurance Advocate to cut through red tape an fix a system that is often confusing and frustrating
NJ survivor: Are you ready for a catastrophe?
A new survey finds millions of New Jersey residents consider themselves to be survivalists
New report finds NJ is facing many possible threats this year
Authorities are watching several groups closely, including racially motivated extremists, anti-government anarchists and anti-abortion and pro-choice extremists
How many NJ residents will benefit from the ANCHOR tax rebate?
The property tax and rent relief program will give NJ residents about $4 billion by next year according to Gov. Phil Murphy
Murphy’s plan to finally fix services NJ residents always complain about
The NJ Labor Department’s antiquated Unemployment Insurance system, that crashed during the start of the pandemic, will get tens of millions for an online system upgrade
Murphy wants to end a tax on NJ businesses but some say that’s a bad idea
The New Jersey Policy Perspective study finds major corporations are making huge profits and the state needs the money to fund critical projects
Rising concern about avian influenza in New Jersey
The virus is spreading and mutating – NJ residents warned to avoid close contact with birds
Your money gone — NJ paycheck direct deposit scam warning
To stop electronic rip-offs New Jersey workers are being advised to confirm a plan with their HR and payroll departments before any direct deposit changes are made