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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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.
12 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.
12 months ago
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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
12 months ago
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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.
12 months ago
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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.
12 months ago
Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
12 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.
12 months ago
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Justin Barbera, Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli, Mario Kranjac and Bill Spadea are vying for their party’s nomination.
12 months ago
Another WHYY “pop-up” newsroom will offer the New Jersey community a chance to share story ideas and issues impacting their daily lives.
1 year ago
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Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs
An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.
1 year ago
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The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.
1 year ago
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More bus service will be provided in the event of a strike. The union representing train engineers rejected a tentative contract agreement last month.
1 year ago
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