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 Democrats’ property tax cut plan: Some love it, others think it’s a ploy
AARP New Jersey is thrilled the plan to dramatically cut property taxes for seniors, but Republican lawmakers argue it should start now instead of 2026
Not so fast! Historic senior property tax relief in NJ has a catch
The StayNJ program won’t officially get underway until 2026, but some relief will be offered in the interim
A mystery virus is making NJ residents sick
Most people, including many doctors are unfamiliar with a sickness called HMPV-what to do if you get it
NJ residents getting scammed by deepfake technology
A New Jersey lawmaker has a measure to update the state’s identity theft law to include impersonation using AI and deepfake technology
NJ water alert: Residents asked to cut back
As dry conditions persist in New Jersey reservoir and stream levels keep dropping
Many states have more women serving in the legislature than NJ
But data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers shows NJ has one of the most diverse caucuses in the country
Hit the road! Gas prices drifting lower in New Jersey
Lackluster demand, lower oil prices are resulting on dropping prices at the pumps
Is it time for NJ to crack down on beer-drinking, pot-smoking teens?
A proposed measure would re-institute fines and give police the right to search minors if they smell alcohol or marijuana
NJ suicide prevention group concerned about school vacation
A recent survey finds more than 1 in 3 New Jersey students struggles with prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness
As rents shoot higher, more NJ residents facing homelessness
A new report finds many lower income NJ residents have to work 96 hours a week to afford a modest two bedroom apartment.