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
Watch out: More and more pedestrians getting killed in NJ
A new report finds pedestrian fatalities in NJ increased more than 29% last year compared to 2020
More swimmers and boaters in Philadelphia waters — and that’s a problem
The Maritime Exchange insists swimmers and kayakers pose a safety and security risk, while the Delaware Riverkeeper says that’s untrue and absurd
Cheating on your taxes in NJ? Someone is watching you
The IRS Criminal Investigation Office in New Jersey is launching 2 or 3 new cases every week.
NJ lawmaker wants a ‘Ban the Box’ law for college applications
Under the plan prospective students could only be asked if they had a criminal record if their college application was approved
Major new TV and film production studio being built in Newark, NJ
The new facility in Newark is expected to generate close to $1 billion annually in economic activity.
Should naloxone be free in NJ? Advocates say overdose deaths preventable
As overdose deaths keep climbing in New Jersey, many pharmacies in communities of color don’t carry naloxone because it’s too expensive
NJ firefighters getting millions for protective equipment
$10 million in American Rescue Plan money will go to fire departments across New Jersey
NJ lawmaker is trying to undo toughest-in-the-nation gun restrictions
South Jersey Sen. Edward Durr says gun laws do nothing to stop criminals but hurt law abiding citizens
NJ child care centers getting a big financial boost
New Jersey is handing out grant money to fix buildings, playgrounds and make other improvements to improve conditions for toddlers and babies
NJ hospital safety grades are out: Could your hospital do better?
The Spring 2022 Leapfrog Group Safety survey lists top hospitals along with ones that get a grade of “C” and “D”