David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY New Jersey reporter covering the Statehouse and general assignments in the Garden State. Prior to joining WHYY, David was lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He has won multiple Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists awards, the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Community Award and contributed to the National Edward R. Murrow Best Newscast award. David is an animal lover and golf enthusiast although he wishes he had a lower handicap. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate debated affordability, border security and other issues.
2 years ago
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Everything you need to know about the mail ballot process in New Jersey
What you need to keep in mind about timing and how to make sure your ballot is counted.
2 years ago
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New Jersey legislation aims to end disparities for minority- and women-owned businesses
A legislative package has been approved by a committee to address issues uncovered in a state disparity study.
2 years ago
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What to know about the New Jersey law that regulates the manufacturing and sale of Delta-8 products
Intoxicating hemp, known as Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is now regulated in New Jersey, and sales to minors are banned.
2 years ago
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What to know about the new voting machines appearing in some — but not all — New Jersey counties
The new voting machines offer an added layer of security by providing a paper trail, which older machines did not deliver.
2 years ago
Rutgers University president announces plans to step down next summer
Jonathan Holloway will return in 2026 as a full-time faculty member.
2 years ago
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John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service
An alleged drunk driver killed NHL player John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew two weeks ago while the pair was cycling in South Jersey.
2 years ago
N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders
Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.
2 years ago
Human trafficking is a growing problem in New Jersey. Many teen runaways are lured, manipulated and controlled by ruthless traffickers.
2 years ago
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding in Philadelphia Friday.
2 years ago
Princeton, New Jersey held a pizza party to celebrate the release of Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison Aug. 1.
2 years ago
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Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say.
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