
David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY News reporter covering the New Jersey Statehouse 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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6 months ago
Listen 0:53New Jersey legislation aims to end disparities for minority- and women-owned businesses
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6 months ago
Listen 1:06What to know about the New Jersey law that regulates the manufacturing and sale of Delta-8 products
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6 months ago
Listen 1:12What 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.
6 months ago
Rutgers University president announces plans to step down next summer
Jonathan Holloway will return in 2026 as a full-time faculty member.
6 months ago
Listen 0:45John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service
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6 months ago
N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders
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6 months ago
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7 months ago
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