
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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What to know about the New Jersey law that regulates the manufacturing and sale of Delta-8 products
Intoxicating hemp, known as Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is now regulated in New Jersey, and sales to minors are banned.
7 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.
7 months ago
Rutgers University president announces plans to step down next summer
Jonathan Holloway will return in 2026 as a full-time faculty member.
7 months ago
Listen 0:45John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service
An alleged drunk driver killed NHL player John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew two weeks ago while the pair was cycling in South Jersey.
7 months ago
N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders
Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.
7 months ago
Human trafficking is a growing problem in New Jersey. Many teen runaways are lured, manipulated and controlled by ruthless traffickers.
7 months ago
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding in Philadelphia Friday.
8 months ago
Princeton, New Jersey held a pizza party to celebrate the release of Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison Aug. 1.
8 months ago
Listen 1:12Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say.
8 months ago
Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity
The county is fighting food insecurity by giving grants to food assistance organizations.
8 months ago
Uncommitted N.J. delegate at the DNC is pushing for peace in Gaza
An Uncommitted New Jersey delegate is working to include a call for a ceasefire in Gaza as part of the official Democratic National Convention platform.
8 months ago
Some Garden State residents will need to take specific action in order to get a direct deposit or check, but many others won’t.
8 months ago