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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New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cellphone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.
5 months ago
Listen 1:04State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.
5 months ago
Listen 0:57After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.
5 months ago
Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.
5 months ago
Listen 0:56New Jersey election 2025: What to know about Mikie Sherrill and the race for governor
She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.
5 months ago
Listen 6:58They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
5 months ago
Listen 1:09As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.
5 months ago
Listen 1:05Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
5 months ago
Listen 0:46Professional hockey returns to Trenton in 2026
Officials say the new team, which will play at the CURE Insurance Arena, will help revitalize the downtown area and attract more visitors.
5 months ago
The Olympic sport of curling is attracting new players in South Jersey
Members of the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club are traveling across the nation to participate in competitions.
6 months ago
Listen 1:13Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.
6 months ago
Listen 1:07N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announces expanded transportation options for South Jersey
The initiatives include adding more electric buses in Camden, establishing a shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City and more micro-transit in rural areas.
6 months ago
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