Dave Schratwieser
Dave Schratwieser joined the FOX 29 News team in 1994 as an investigative reporter.
Dave launched his television career with the New Jersey Network (NJN) as State House correspondent, senior producer and assignment editor. While working with NJN, he broke the story on medical waste being dumped on the Jersey shores. His hard-core investigative journalism continued at WCAU-TV, CBS affiliate, where he worked as the New Jersey correspondent. While at WCAU-TV, he reported from Saudi Arabia on Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and was nominated for three local Emmy Awards for investigative, enterprise and magazine format reporting. Like putting the pieces together to solve a puzzle, Dave investigates a story piece-by-piece until it all fits and makes a clear picture. From organized crime and corruption, to the reporting on the courts, he asks the hard questions and does the research to tell a most accurate story.
Utilizing his proficient journalism skills and knowledge of government, Dave altered his career direction and worked in government. He served as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the New Jersey Attorney General's Office and later worked as Press Secretary for Governor Jim Florio. He also served as Director of Communications for Attorney General Deborah Poritz.
A Long Island native, Dave began his journalism career in print media after graduating from Rutgers University. His first job lasted five years when he was an investigative reporter and state house correspondent for the News Tribune in Woodbridge, New Jersey. While working at the newspaper, he studied television production which led to his work with NJN.
Dave has continually received recognition for his outstanding talent. Throughout his journalism career he received numerous awards. Since joining the FOX team he's received five Emmy awards for Investigative Reporting, Spot and Feature News.
Dave lives in Philadelphia with his wife Lynn. His son Tyler graduated from Temple University, and his son Dan graduated from St. Joseph's University.
The latest from Dave Schratwieser
Philadelphia police continue to investigate hit-and-run in Fairhill
Philadelphia police continue to investigate a hit-and-run in the city's Fairhill section.
String of South Philadelphia armed robberies has residents, store owners worried
Residents and store owners in South Philadelphia are frustrated and worried about a string of armed robberies which occurred in the last week.
Philadelphia homicide rate inches closer to 500 for 2020 after violent night leaves two dead
A 24-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man are dead Tuesday morning after two separate overnight shootings.
Philadelphia business owners hopeful that stimulus will provide some aid
People are breathing a sigh of relief after President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill Congress passed last week.
New Jersey residents brace for nor'easter
Residents in Cherry Hill were stocking up ahead of the nor'easter expected to hit the area Wednesday afternoon.
As coronavirus vaccine is delivered, security along the way is at all-time high
It’s no secret the vaccines for COVID-19 are the hottest commodity in the world. With demand expected to be high, security along the vaccine pipeline to the public is tight.
Temple student faces months of rehabilitation after off-campus attack and mugging
Temple University student attacked and mugged off-campus faces months of recovery.
Seeking release from COVID restrictions, illegal speakeasies are popping up in Northeast Philly
Music, dancing, alcohol – illegal gatherings taking place in the Roaring 20s. No, not the 1920s. It’s happening in 2020, while people are supposed to be social distancing because of COVID.
Philabundance loses nearly $1M in cyberattack
The Philadelphia region’s largest hunger-relief group has lost nearly $1 milllion in a cyberattack.
Police: Armed robbery suspect fatally shot by customer with carry permit in Northeast Philadelphia
An armed robbery suspect has died after police say he was fatally shot by a customer with a permit to carry inside a Northeast Philadelphia Wingstop Sunday night.