Police said that the driver from Marlton lost control on a curve on East Bay Avenue Sunday, and that utility pole replacement and reconnections lasted about six hours.
More than 2,600 Atlantic City Electric customers on Long Beach Island suddenly find themselves hauling out the candles and huddling for warmth, as the first significant snow of the season approaches.
Atlantic City Electric customers can expect a limited amount of rate relief, and about 60 skilled union workers can expect to join the labor force, through the merger of Exelon with Pepco Holdings, according to a joint statement released by Governor Chris Christie's office and the heads of all three companies.
Southern New Jersey is still recovering from a fast-moving storm with brutal winds that ravaged the area on June 23 and left 280,000 people without power. Residents and lawmakers have been extremely critical of Atlantic City Electric and at least one mayor blasted Gov. Chris Christie for a perceived lack of response.
The state Board of Public Utilities will review Atlantic City Electric's response to a powerful storm that knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey homes and businesses according to the Press of Atlantic City.
If you rely on Atlantic City Electric for your power service, you may soon need to open the wallet a little wider. The utility is currently looking into increasing their rates.