David Matthau

Reporter

David Matthau is a WHYY News reporter covering the New Jersey Statehouse 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. David started on Feb. 13.

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A collage of portraits of Black inventors

Science

As part of Black History Month, the Princeton Public Library is featuring an exhibit of Black inventors and innovators

An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.

1 year ago

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Health

N.J. watchdog group finds the state’s substance abuse and treatment industry rife with corruption and abuse

A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.

1 year ago

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There’s lots for kids to see and do at Namaste India. (Courtesy The Magic House)

Education

Children are encouraged to use all their senses in this Philly exhibit on Indian culture

Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.

1 year ago

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A man walks past the The Penn Museum, part of the University of Pennsylvania

Community

Penn Museum lays to rest the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians, apologizes for racist Morton Cranial Collection

The Black Philadelphians Descendant Community Group opposed the burial, insisting it should have had the right to determine what happened to the remains.

1 year ago