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Atlantic City's Island Waterpark Delays Grand Opening
ISLANS Waterpark in Atlantic City has delayed its grand opening.
It had been set to open on Friday, June 30.
Brian Moriarty, a spokesperson for the waterpark, didn’t specify when the new opening date will be. He also did not give a reason for the delay.
The park’s social media pages advertised the opening date of Friday as recently as Wednesday.
The $100 million, 120,000-square-foot water park will feature a dozen slides, pools, a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator and a 6,500-square-foot lazy river. It’s part of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel, which Blatstein also owns.
Tickets are sti…
Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds
A predator from Louisiana who drove 2,700 miles roundtrip for sex with an underage Jersey Shore girl was captured when he flew back for more, federal authorities said.
Spencer William-Wayne Caudle, 34, began grooming the 14-year-old victim through the Whisper app in April, a complaint on file in U.S. District Court in Trenton alleges.
Although he expressed concern about ending up on TV's “To Catch a Predator,” Caudle drove to Toms River and “committed sexual acts on the victim” on May 27, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said.
Caudle left for home later that night, Seliling…
Here's How Much Day At $100M Atlantic City's Island Waterpark Will Cost You
A 120,000-square-foot waterpark. A $100 million project. A 6,500-square-foot lazy river.
It's ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City by the numbers.
The non-gambling, family-friendly attraction is set to open in Atlantic City next Friday, June 30, and will only cost you $69 to $119 a day.
Billed as the world's largest waterpark near a beachfront, there are several admission prices depending on whether you're going by day, evening or with VIP access.
The waterpark also has a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator, pools, shopping, party rooms, lounge areas, and more than a dozen waterslides…
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
A pair of men were charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses during a traffic stop, authorities said.
On Thursday, May 25 at 12:35 p.m., Atlantic City Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans conducted a motor vehicle stop at Tennessee and Pacific avenues.
During the stop, K9 Officer Michael Braxton and his K9 partner, Ryker, responded as back up.
K9 Ryker, trained in narcotic detection, showed a positive indication for the presence of drugs in the vehicle, police said.
The occupants, Khilid Scott, 25, of Philadelphia, and Joseph Dixon, 31, of Atlantic City, were arr…
Montco Mom Missing Since April Is 'Endangered,' Police Say
A Montgomery County woman who has not been seen since late last month is believed by authorities to be "endangered," and police are asking residents to keep an eye out.
Christi Troiano, 56, of Souderton, was reported missing by family members on April 25, borough police wrote in a release.
"According to her family, Christi left her home in the early morning hours and indicated that she may intend to harm herself," the department said.
Troiano is known to frequent the New Jersey shore, Atlantic City, and various parks in Bucks County, police said. Investigators say they have tried to pin…
$100 Million Indoor Waterpark Set To Open Next Month At Showboat Atlantic City
A non-gambling, family-friendly attraction is set to open in Atlantic City next month, developers said.
The ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City is billed as the world's largest waterpark near a beachfront.
The 120,000-square-foot waterpark is a $100 million project and will have a 6,500-square-foot lazy river, 1,000-square-foot surf simulator, pools, shopping, party rooms, lounge areas, and more than a dozen waterslides.
A retractable glass-pane roof will make the water park a year-round attraction. It is located next to the Showboat on New Jersey Avenue.
Showboat's owner and CEO o…
