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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An aerial view of the N.J. General Assembly

Politics & Policy

N.J. Legislature approves a bill that would require schools to teach a class about grief, loss, and coping

This initiative comes in response to a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues, including grief, among students.

3 years ago

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Community

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.

3 years ago

An Eagles fan dressed in Santa Claus outfit

Community

Philly sports writers, eyewitnesses set the record straight about the Santa snowball incident 55 years ago

Eyewitnesses and Philly sports writers say that the infamous Santa snowball barrage was misrepresented in the national media.

3 years ago

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A total of 46 trees were planted along 6 different blocks. (Jay Watson/ New Jersey Conservation Foundation)

Community

Efforts 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.

3 years ago

Community

Festival of Trees gives Philly residents and visitors a chance to celebrate the true spirit of the holidays

The Festival of Trees, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is underway at the Love Park Welcome Center.

3 years ago

Joe Festa speaks to a crowd while standing at a podium.

Community

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.”

3 years ago

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Paul St. Pierre, left, and NJ Assemblyman Lou Greenwald, right, pose for a photo

Health

New 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.

3 years ago

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A courtyard where people are seated and a building seen from above.

Science

A 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.

3 years ago

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A former church is visible between rowhomes

Community

A home at last: Greater Philadelphia’s small Tibetan community will soon have a cultural center of their own

Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.

3 years ago

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are now available across the U.S., including at this CVS pharmacy in Palatine, Illinois.

Health

COVID-19 is still more deadly than the flu, and N.J. health officials expect cases to rise in the coming days and weeks

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.

3 years ago

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