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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Listen 1:01Thinking about becoming a foster parent in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Here’s what to know
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Listen 1:01Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.
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Listen 1:05During a legislative hearing, the head of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce said corporate support could help save public TV in the Garden State.
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Listen 1:09Sherrill named Dale Caldwell as the head of her transition team, and said Kellie Doucette will serve as executive director.
10 months ago
Listen 0:55The race, which was the most expensive in the history of New Jersey, was widely seen as a gauge of the Trump administration.
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Listen 0:51New Jersey’s governor race is projected to be the most expensive in state history
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10 months ago
Singing, dancing and growing: Music Together Princeton Lab School inspires kids to be creative
Parents at the Music Together Princeton Lab School in Hopewell, New Jersey, say the mixed-age class encourages cooperation and listening.
10 months ago
Listen 1:09New Jersey lawmaker proposes surcharge on data centers using a lot of electricity
Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is sponsoring a bill that would impose a surcharge on data centers and use the money to modernize the region’s electrical grid.
10 months ago
Listen 0:52New Jersey election 2025: What to know about candidate Joanne Kuniansky and the race for governor
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