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
New Jersey needs to pray for soaking summer rains
The latest Drought Monitor report shows the Garden State needs multiple soaking rains to get back in the normal range and avoid a possible drought later this summer
NJ continues a work from home program for state employees
The COVID threat has abated but the Model Telework Pilot Program, which began during the pandemic, has been extended for at least a year.
Where’s my check? Thousands of NJ residents waiting for ANCHOR money
New Jersey Treasury Department workers continue to sift through ANCHOR applications that contain incomplete or erroneous information.
Huge tax payment looming for NJ businesses
They will be forced to pay more than $300 million to the state’s UI trust fund, for the third year in a row, unless the governor uses some COVID relief funding.
Live in NJ? You might want to take a hike
A new report ranks New Jersey as the fifth best state in the U.S. for hiking, based on multiple factors.
This is what NJ is doing about the disturbing shortage of nurses
As the nursing shortage continues to get worse, efforts are being stepped up to secure more money to train and attract nurses in New Jersey
A new study reveals NJ’s favorite fruit or vegetable — but it’s not what you think
You might be surprised to find out which fruit or vegetable is on most Garden State residents minds
Is the cigarette tax in New Jersey too low? What smokers are paying
Cigarettes are cheaper in NJ than some neighboring states but the American Cancer Society is pushing to change that
Russian cyber-kingpin attacks NJ: $10M reward for his capture
The U.S. Attorney for NJ says Mikhail Matveev launched thousands of ransomware attacks against targets in the Garden State and around the world
Heading down the Shore? Get NJ ocean water quality info first
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Monitoring Program is ready for the summer season
Having a baby? The top ranked NJ maternity hospitals
Newsweek is out with its annual list of the very best maternity hospitals in the nation and seven of them are in New Jersey
NJ Megan’s Law offender busted again on child porn charges
The Lakewood, New Jersey man is facing a possible 8 years behind bars when he’s sentenced