David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY News reporter covering the New Jersey State House and general assignments. David recently served as lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He’s reported on a number of major news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Superstorm Sandy, Bridgegate, and the 9/11 Terror Attacks. David is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he studied cinema.
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“Burlington County Joins the Revolution” features artifacts, including a letter demanding payment from the British for chickens and razors.
2 days ago
New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
2 days ago
Listen 1:03The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.
5 days ago
Listen 1:06New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.
1 week ago
Listen 0:57Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:18New Jersey’s new e-bike law deemed discriminatory by immigrant advocates and older adults
Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12N.J. election 2026: New state law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
Voting is underway in the 11th Congressional District to replace Mikie Sherrill, who resigned after becoming governor.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08N.J. gateway tunnel: Here’s what to know after Trump terminates project funding
The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:01An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05A top GOP leader says a priority this year is affordability. He believes it’s unhealthy for the state to be dominated by one party.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.
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