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
Preventing a big stink in Monmouth County
The Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority sewer and pump station project will protect against a possible raw sewage disaster in a major future storm.
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.
NJ lawmaker determined to stop kids from getting ‘porn’ at the library
A NJ State Senator is dead-set against proposed legislation that would stop public libraries from restricting access to certain books for kids.
NJ company short-changed security guards
Hilton Investigations Inc. in East Orange was misclassifying their security guards as independent contractors, and not paying them properly for overtime
Shocking: Fights, riots, rats plague crumbling NJ school led by red-carpet superintendent
A teacher at Irvington high school claims the building is dilapidated and students are out of control, running wild, but school Superintendent says complaints are not warranted
Where’s my car? NJ chop shop operation taken down
A total of 14 people are now facing a slew of criminal charges for allegedly operating 4 North Jersey chop shops
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
NJ charter schools fighting for facilities funding
Many public charter school buildings in New Jersey are more than 100 years old and the state doesn’t currently provide any money to fix them
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