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.
More from the Contributor
N.J. law targets disruptive pop-up parties and inciting public brawls
A new N.J law establishes penalties for inciting a public brawl. It’s designed to stop young people from organizing pop-up parties on social media.
6 months ago
Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class
Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
6 months ago
WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ
Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.
6 months ago
A class of New Jersey fifth graders will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
6 months ago
A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill to create emergency registries, to let older adults sign up for assistance during a crisis in the county where they live.
6 months ago
Listen 0:59
WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You’re invited
Residents can discuss story ideas and ask questions during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in the City Hall atrium.
6 months ago
Rutgers University names William Tate IV as new president
Tate, who has been the president of Louisiana State University since 2021, will take over as Rutgers' 22nd president July 1.
7 months ago
Listen 0:47
NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now
A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it
7 months ago
Listen 0:53
NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know
Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.
7 months ago
Listen 1:06
NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service
About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.
7 months ago
Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
7 months ago
Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.
7 months ago
Listen 2:27