David Matthau

I am excited to be the new New Jersey Statehouse and General Assignment reporter for WHYY!

trenton, new jersey, united states

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NJ housing market: High property taxes, prices - and still buyers - WHYY

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. New Jersey’s property taxes and home values are among the highest in the nation. Nevertheless, data released in January... See more

whyy.org•David Matthau•Feb 17, 2026

NJ's homeless population is spiking amid threat of funding cuts - WHYY

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Homelessness isn’t just a problem in New Jersey cities. It’s impacting many suburban areas as well, but it may be less ... See more

whyy.org•David Matthau•Feb 9, 2026

NJ's new e-bike law is discriminatory, says immigrant advocates - WHYY

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. New Jersey enacted one of the most restrictive electric bike laws this year , following a rash of e-bike accidents, inc... See more

whyy.org•David Matthau•Feb 5, 2026

NJ now allows some 17-year-olds to vote in the primary - WHYY

What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Saanvi Kulkarni, 17, of Livingston, plans to take full advantage of a new voting law in New Jersey that allows some 17-year-olds to cast... See more

whyy.org•David Matthau•Jan 31, 2026

N.J. Gov. Sherrill criticizes Trump over Hudson River rail tunnel project - WHYY

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. The Gateway Development Commission , the organization building the new Hudson River rail tunnels between New Jersey and... See more

whyy.org•David Matthau•Jan 28, 2026

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NJ's homeless population is spiking amid threat of funding cuts - WHYY

NJ's new e-bike law is discriminatory, says immigrant advocates - WHYY

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NJ housing market: High property taxes, prices - and still buyers - WHYY

NJ's homeless population is spiking amid threat of funding cuts - WHYY

NJ's new e-bike law is discriminatory, says immigrant advocates - WHYY

NJ now allows some 17-year-olds to vote in the primary - WHYY

N.J. Gov. Sherrill criticizes Trump over Hudson River rail tunnel project - WHYY

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