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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.