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 report finds NJ women are underrepresented in local offices
Many female candidates for municipal office in New Jersey never get the backing of their political parties
Worried about gas prices? Here’s what to expect in NJ
As more refineries finish maintenance there should be an ample supply of gasoline heading into the summer months, but there is one wildcard to keep an eye on
Will sea level rise 5 feet by in a few decades? Group opposes new NJ land-use rules
The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection could soon hold hearings on proposed new land use standards some claim would stop coastal development and re-development
NJ governor signs bill allowing striking workers to collect unemployment
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure into law that closes certain loopholes and allows striking workers to collect unemployment insurance during labor disputes.
Should NJ raise property taxes? Committee questions education commissioner
The New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner gets grilled during the latest Budget Committee hearing
Heads up, NJ drivers — What’s the REAL ID deadline now?
If you driver’s license is up for renewal in the next few years you probably should consider getting one, but don’t panic
A new push in NJ to regulate an herb that can make you flip out
Kratom, which comes in many forms can cause confusion, hallucinations, vomiting, psychotic episodes and a variety of other side effects
This stinks! Operation Garbage launched in New Jersey
The DOT is picking up litter, debris and scrubbing graffiti from underpasses to help beautify the Garden State
As the growing season begins in NJ, water levels are dropping
Parts of North and South Jersey are listed as abnormally dry by the Drought Monitor
NJ has some of the worst roads in the U.S., according to a new report
The Reason Foundation analysis finds NJ’s highway system is poor because of traffic congestion, poor quality pavement and the state’s high construction costs