NJ Coronavirus Reopen Updates/Isaias Destruction/NJ Towns Graded

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Update: Here's What You Need To Know (UPDATE)

On Saturday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced 379 new cases of the coronavirus and nine new confirmed deaths. Statewide, there are now 184,429 confirmed cases and 14,016 confirmed deaths. Here are the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

NJ Reverses Indoor Gathering Rules As Transmission Rate Rises

As the coronavirus transmission rate rises, the governor reversed course. Weddings and certain other gatherings may be exempt.

2 Tornadoes, 109 MPH Gusts, 937K Powerless: Isaias' Wrath On NJ

Tuesday's storm brought tornadoes, high winds and thousands of power outages. Here was the scope of Isaias' wrath on New Jersey.

NJ Towns Graded In 2020 From A+ To D-: How Did Your Community Do?

A long and comprehensive list of grades Garden State towns as the best, worst places to live on a NJ "report card" from Niche.com.

New Model Estimates NJ Coronavirus Deaths Through December

A highly cited coronavirus projection model has released updated estimates on how the pandemic could impact New Jersey through Dec. 1.

Must-See Video Shows North Brunswick Rt. 1 Gas Station Accident

North Brunswick police released this terrifying video of a car accident Tuesday morning at a gas station on Rt. 1.

NJ Power Restoration May Take Until End Of The Weekend: Official

Over 1.4 million NJ homes were without power after Isaias, the public utilities chief said; NJ had 2.7 million out after Superstorm Sandy.

Mask Breaks? Not Happening In NJ Schools, Governor Murphy Says

Face coverings will be required at all times, Governor Phil Murphy said on Monday.

NJ 'At Risk' Of Coronavirus Surge, Study Shows

Covid Act Now says that active cases are rapidly increasing in the Garden State.

Wayne Family Trolls JCP&L With Yard Signs After Extended Outage

The yard sign described how many in the area felt after days without power following Tropical Storm Isaias.

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