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FX and 20th Century Fox have secured the rights to “Wildwood,” a new comedy series from “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee. Set during the summer of 2000, the show will follow a group of Irish college girls who arrive in the bustling Jersey Shore town of Wildwood with no money or plan. The project marks… The post Lisa McGee’s “Wildwood” Bound for FX appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City reopened its gaming floors on Tuesday following a brief shutdown. Early Monday morning, a minor fire triggered a broken water pipe, causing water damage to the lobby and casino floors, which forced the suspension of all gambling activities, including a $30,000 slot tournament. Despite the disruption to gaming,… The post Ocean Casino Resort Resumes Operations After Fire and Water Damage appeared first on Coast News Today.

An Ocean City narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of two local residents following a recent raid on a Haven Avenue home. Local and county law enforcement executed a search warrant on July 23rd, recovering drugs and distribution paraphernalia from the residence. Thirty-one-year-old Umar Lewis and 37-year-old Tyyona White now face multiple charges, including… The post Two Arrested Following Ocean City Narcotics Investigation appeared first on Coast News Today.

A small ground-level fire and a burst water pipe have forced Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort to temporarily suspend all gaming operations. The Monday morning incident damaged multiple areas of the building, abruptly canceling a $30,000 slot tournament and leaving the hotel operating at a limited capacity. Although the casino floor went dark, many guest… The post Fire and Water Damage Halts Gaming at Atlantic City Casino appeared first on Coast News Today.

Beachgoers along the Jersey Shore can look to the skies this August 9th as Smokey Bear celebrates his 82nd birthday with a special helicopter tour. Riding in a New Jersey Forest Fire Service helicopter and accompanied by a celebratory banner plane, the iconic mascot will fly low over the coastline from Wildwood Crest north to… The post Smokey Bear to Celebrate 82nd Birthday with Jersey Shore Flyover appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 39-year-old North Jersey man is facing child endangerment and drug charges after a two-year-old in his care suffered a medical emergency while vacationing in Wildwood. Authorities say first responders had to administer Narcan to the toddler, who was having trouble breathing and later tested positive for cocaine at a local hospital. Alexander Moles of… The post Man Charged After Toddler Suffers Medical Emergency in Wildwood appeared first on Coast News Today.

Two Jersey Shore boardwalks are taking to the skies this summer with free, patriotic drone shows celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In Ocean City, visitors can catch hundreds of synchronized drones performing 15-to-30-minute aerial displays every Monday night at 9 p.m. through August 17. Meanwhile, Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort is hosting its own animated… The post Free Patriotic Drone Shows Light Up Jersey Shore Skies appeared first on Coast News Today.

After more than a decade of debate, the Avalon Borough Council has officially adopted an ordinance allowing boutique hotels in the local business district. The move is designed to boost foot traffic and extend the borough’s traditional summer tourist season. Moving forward, developers will be permitted to operate these boutique hotels as a conditional use… The post Avalon Greenlights Boutique Hotels in Business District appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods will soon host two special events celebrating infants and toddlers, highlighted by the 116th annual Baby Parade. As part of the upcoming festivities, a speed-crawling competition known as the Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest will also take place. The crawling contest is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 28th on… The post Wildwoods to Host 116th Annual Baby Parade and Waddle Contest appeared first on Coast News Today.

A former political leader in Hammonton, New Jersey, is facing charges after police say he stole nearly a million dollars from an 80-year-old businesswoman. Fifty-year-old James Donio was arrested Saturday on charges of theft, falsifying records, and money laundering. Authorities allege Donio exploited his close friendship with the victim by using fraudulent leases, a fake… The post Former Hammonton Political Leader Charged in $914,000 Theft appeared first on Coast News Today.