NJ Has Largest 2-Day COVID Death Toll in 7 Months: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

NJ Has Largest 2-Day COVID Death Toll in 7 Months

Gov. Phil Murphy reported that New Jersey has had more than 100 COVID-related deaths for two days straight, and he urged people to stay home for the holidays.>>>Read more.

Parents Sue For Closing NJ Town's Schools Amid COVID

The lawsuit challenges "the blatant abuse of discretion" by the district for the "unconstitutional" continued shutdown of in-school learning.

Watch Gov. Murphy Thank Hero NJ Teens For Ice Rescue

Gov. Phil Murphy called the five New Jersey boys Wednesday, saying they are heroes and thanking them on behalf of all New Jersey residents.

Controversial NJ Gym Owners Launch Effort To Recall Gov. Murphy

The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr have launched a campaign to try to recall Gov. Phil Murphy.

Six Flags Extends Its Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru Experience

If you want to get out of the house in the week after New Year's, the light show will go on, the park says.

Christie Won't Rule Out 2024 Presidential Run—Even Against Trump

The former New Jersey governor ran for president in 2016, failing to secure the Republican nomination.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Body Found In Middletown JCP&L Substation
• NJ's Zac Clark Wins Bachelorette, Gets Engaged
• Somerset County Explores Delivering COVID-19 Tests To Homes

Across America

• ‘A Little Cheer Can’t Hurt:’ Nurses Seek Joy Amid ICU Christmas
• Baltimore High-Rise Explosion: 21 Hospitalized, Officials Say
• Trump Vetoes Defense Bill, Setting Up Potential Override Vote.

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.