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 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, and Christie, 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
COVID vaccines in NJ being given on the honor system
Only frontline healthcare workers, police, firefighters and those in nursing homes are supposed to get vaccinated right now but nobody is checking ID’s
NJ parents demanding mandatory in-person instruction in schools
A protest planned for later this week will call on Gov. Murphy and Education Officials to take concrete action to make it happen.
NJ looks to crack down on eyesores, even ones owned by banks
Legislation could soon be passed that addresses a growing problem caused by the COVID crisis.
NJ has a COVID vaccine registration website: How does it work?
State officials say you’ll get an automatic notification when you can get the shot, you can make an appointment online and the information put in the system stays confidential.
NJ officials hopeful summer 2021 will be a blast after vaccine
Experts say as the vaccine rollout expands, multiple factors are involved in reaching community protection.
NJ Pandemic Relief Fund raises $64M for residents most in need
First lady Tammy Murphy says the effort of New Jerseyans to help fellow residents has been amazing but there is more work to do.
Ridership is down but NJ Transit keeps adding more rail engineers
Gov. Murphy says passengers will see an NJ Transit unlike anything they’ve seen before as the pandemic winds down and we start to get back to normal.
More New Jersey residents are planning to get a COVID vaccine
As education efforts continue the NJ Health Department Commissioner says a new survey shows a higher percentage of Garden State residents will definitely get the shot
MVC is anticipating a growing demand for Real ID in 2021
Nearly 75% of MVC transactions are no longer done in-person at the MVC.
Economist says NJ will be reluctant to impose shutdowns again
New Jersey’s top economist expects to see the start of a substantial recovery by the summer.
Numbers are good: Murphy lifts pause on indoor winter sports
Gov. Murphy says effective this Saturday indoor practices and competitions for youth and adult sports can resume.
NJ police looking to strengthen community bonds of trust in 2021
Social justice protests and the COVID pandemic made 2020 a unique challenge for many police departments