David Matthau

David Matthau

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.

NJ Shore Towns Scramble to Rebuild Dunes After Sandy [SERIES]
NJ Shore Towns Scramble to Rebuild Dunes After Sandy [SERIES]
Following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy almost one year ago, municipalities up and down the Jersey Shore are recovering, rebuilding and preparing for another possible storm. In part two of our five-part series: Are We Ready? We hear the answer right now is 'no.'
Are We Ready for Another Superstorm? [SERIES]
Are We Ready for Another Superstorm? [SERIES]
As the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, New Jersey has made tremendous efforts to repair, rebuild, and prepare for another possible hit from a hurricane at some point in the future, but what would happen if the Garden State took another direct hit in the coming weeks or months? In the first part of a five-part series, we take a look today at whether we are ready.
Mental Health Counselors Helping Sandy Victims [AUDIO]
Mental Health Counselors Helping Sandy Victims [AUDIO]
As the clean-up and power restoration efforts continue following the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy, a lot of Jersey residents are feeling anxious, depressed and stressed-out.