
David Matthau
New Jersey Statehouse and General Assignment Reporter at WHYY-TV (Philadelphia, PA)
Former lead investigative reporter @nj1015 - now investigating new opportunities
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3 weeks ago |
whyy.org | David Matthau
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. WHYY is hosting a community barbecue with the Trenton Community Street Team on June 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Park, 319 Academy St., in Trenton, New Jersey. The event will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss story ideas, ask questions, learn about the news gathering process and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch from a local vendor.
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1 month ago |
phillytrib.com | David Matthau
The Rutgers University Board of Directors, with input from the Rutgers Board of Trustees, has approved William Tate IV as the school’s new president, concluding a nationwide search that began five months ago. Tate, who has been the president of Louisiana State University since 2021, will take over as the 22nd president at Rutgers on July 1. He’ll succeed Jonathan Holloway, who served as president for five years.
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1 month ago |
whyy.org | David Matthau
NJ Transit and the train engineers union reached a tentative agreement, ending the rail strike that began Friday morning. At a hastily called news conference Sunday evening, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to give specifics of the deal but said it’s a good outcome for labor, for NJ Transit and for commuters and taxpayers. “This is a very good day for New Jersey, and the sound that you probably hear is the sound of the state’s commuters breathing a collective sigh of relief,” he said.
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1 month ago |
whyy.org | David Matthau
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. For bird lovers, it’s like the Super Bowl, the Kentucky Derby and New Years Eve all rolled into one big event. New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding, or WSB, is held every year on the second Saturday in May, a time when many birds are making their spring migration.
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1 month ago |
whyy.org | David Matthau |Eric Nixon
What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. New Jersey’s 2025 primary election is June 10, with polls open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Six Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for governor, while five Republicans are competing to be the GOP’s choice. Voters can find more information, from mail ballot logistics and beyond, in WHYY News’ New Jersey primary voter guide.
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