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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. secured another term in office, defeating Republican challenger Naeem Ahmed Khan with nearly 62.5 percent of the vote. The 25-point victory margin affirms Small’s support in the Democratic stronghold. This re-election comes as Small and his wife, the city’s school superintendent, are scheduled to face trial in December on… The post Atlantic City Mayor Small Re-elected Despite Indictments appeared first on Coast News Today.

More than 10,000 homes and businesses across New Jersey lost power overnight due to fierce wind gusts. The National Weather Service recorded the strongest gust at 55 mph at High Point Monument in Sussex County, with several other locations seeing speeds over 50 mph. Forecasters expect cold and breezy conditions to continue Thursday, with gusts… The post Over 10,000 Lose Power Amid Strong New Jersey Winds appeared first on Coast News Today.

A grey seal under care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center since April has died. The seal, rescued in Brigantine for a severe flipper injury, passed away under anesthesia during surgery on Monday. Officials report the amputation was a necessary last resort after months of treatment failed to stop a spreading infection. The center noted… The post Injured Grey Seal Dies During Surgery at Stranding Center appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Jersey Shore staple for over five decades is on the market. The Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City is listed for nearly $7 million, a price that includes the business, the building, the liquor license, and its iconic lobster emblem. Located in the historic Fish Alley neighborhood, the waterfront property features multiple bars,… The post Sea Isle City’s Oar House Pub Listed for Sale appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Zoo has welcomed two new capybara pups, born on Sunday, October 26th. The zoo reports that another female capybara, impregnated by the same father, is due to give birth in early November. These births are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The program aims to ensure… The post Capybara Population Grows at Cape May County Zoo appeared first on Coast News Today.