Utility Companies Give Update On 450K+ NJ Outages [Patch PM]

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Utility Companies Give Update On 450K+ NJ Outages

About 450,000 homes remain without service due to damage power companies say is nearly as bad as Superstorm Sandy. >>>Read more.

No Power Until Tuesday? JCP&L Says Some May See Service Sooner

Last night JCP&L sent a global restoration time for late on Aug. 11. It did not go over well.

Berkeley Camp Counselors Positive For Coronavirus, Camp Closes

The Berkeley Recreation summer camp is most likely finished for the year, officials said.

Woman Whose Son Drowned At Crystal Springs Sues East Brunswick

The Keyport woman whose son, 6, drowned at Crystal Springs in 2018 has sued East Brunswick, and an arbitration date has been set for 2021.

NJ Attorney General Takes On Facebook Over Hatred, Disinformation

Gurbir S. Grewal is leading a group who wants the social media giant to take stronger steps to protect users.

NJ Transit Trains Gradually Returning To Action After Storm

Trains are running again on some lines, but Morris/Essex and Montclair-Boonton remain suspended, NJ Transit said Thursday.

Also Worth a Look Today

• $70M Medical School At Ex-Roche Site Earns 'Good Neighbor' Award
• Man Charged After Threatening Manahawkin Costco Workers: Police
• All Penn State Sports Will Be Played Without Fans To Begin 2020

Across America

• NY Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve NRA
• Movement To Dismantle Minneapolis Police Dealt Major Blow
• Governor Tests Positive For Virus; Trump May Bypass Congress

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