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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A Bucks County attraction is decked out for the holidays — and helping local families in need
Peddler’s Village is teaming up with the United Way of Bucks County for a special toy drive.
2 years ago
Eyewitnesses and Philly sports writers say that the infamous Santa snowball barrage was misrepresented in the national media.
2 years ago
Listen 3:12Efforts are underway to help beautify and protect New Jersey’s urban areas with trees
New Jersey environmental groups are working together to plant more trees in urban areas.
2 years ago
The Festival of Trees, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is underway at the Love Park Welcome Center.
2 years ago
Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:12New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
2 years ago
Listen :59A former retreat for nuns in Cape May has been transformed into an environmental science center
What was once the the St. Mary by-the-Sea Retreat House now focuses on the migration of different species, including monarch butterflies.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.
2 years ago
Last year, the CDC reported 6,461 COVID-related deaths in New Jersey, or about five times the number of people who died from the flu in the Garden State.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05More than 200 religious leaders from across the Garden State gathered for a meeting on security threats.
2 years ago
Bucks County organization works to find forever homes for abused and abandoned pet pigs
Interested in adopting a pet pig? They’re smart, emotional, and clever.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors
The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
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