
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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How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey
Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.
3 days ago
Listen 0:41He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.
4 days ago
Listen 1:05NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here’s what to know
Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.
5 days ago
Listen 1:10New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cell phone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.
1 week ago
Listen 1:04State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:57After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.
2 weeks ago
Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Race to watch: What to know about Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate
She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.
2 weeks ago
They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:09As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:46Professional hockey returns to Trenton in 2026
Officials say the new team, which will play at the CURE Insurance Arena, will help revitalize the downtown area and attract more visitors.
4 weeks ago