2018 Atlantic City Air Show Preview

Thunder Over the Boardwalk is roaring back and we've got the ultimate must-do's around A.C from a retro arcade to a restaurant roundup and new bars shaking things up on the beach and boards. We also visit a place that's been making memories since 1955.

FYI Philly airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. and encores Sundays at midnight.

It's time for the 16th annual Thunder Over The Boardwalk.

Atlantic City Air Show overview

The Atlantic City Air Show is Wednesday, August 22. The preview day is Tuesday, the 21st. It is the 16th annual Thunder Over the Boardwalk. Here's a look at what's on tap this year.

Atlantic City Air Show

Free over the beaches and boards in Atlantic City

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug 21, rehearsal day

2018 Airshow | Airshow lineup | Facebook

There's plenty to see and do in AC. Here's a list of new ideas.

Philly Mag's Things You Must Do in Atlantic City

Atlantic City is experiencing an amazing rebirth. Philadelphia Magazine's Senior Reporter Victor Fiorillo shares his guide for new things in Atlantic City you really should know about.

Guide to A.C.

The Biergarten Atlantic City

2701 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.

609-207-7322

Starcade | Facebook

801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

609-772-0442

The Wheel at Steel Pier | Facebook

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Chelsea Beach Bar | Facebook

Atlantic City, N.J. 08401

212-542-0999

If you have little ones to entertain, you might consider Storybook Land....a place where families have been making memories since 1955

Made In Philly: Storybook Land

Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township is a place where families have been making memories since 1955. Karen Rogers takes us on a tour.

Storybook Land | Facebook

6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

We roundup some great choices for Atlantic City restaurants.

Atlantic City Restaurant Roundup

You may think of Atlantic City as a place to gamble, but the city has a thriving restaurant scene.

Los Amigos | Facebook

1926 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Martorano's at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City | Facebook

777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Guy Fieri's Chophouse at Bally's AC | Facebook

1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Gallagher's Steak House | Facebook

1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Okatshe at the Tropicana | Facebook

2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Girasole Ristorante | Facebook

3108 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

The Little Water Distillery is making some big noise and not just in Atlantic City.

Best of Philly Distillery: Little Water

We visit Atlantic City's first legal distillery and Philly Mag is dubbing it the best.

Little Water Distillery

807 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401

609-344-7867

A.C. is not just surviving, the city is experiencing a thriving rebirth.

AC's Casino Rebirth

Atlantic City's casinos are reinventing themselves. We check out some new and some reimagined.

Hard Rock | Facebook

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

609-449-1000

Ocean Resort | Facebook

500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

866-506-2326

Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa | Facebook

1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

609-317-1000

Borgata 15th Birthday Celebration

The Event Center just earned Philadelphia Magazine' Best of Philly award for best way to see big acts up close.

The Tropicana has just added the Chelsea Tower.

Chelsea Tower at Tropicana

Tropicana Atlantic City has renovated the Chelsea Tower, adding a pool, restaurant, bar and the perfect vantage point for The Tropicana's weekly Saturday night fireworks over the boardwalk show.

The Chelsea | Facebook

111 S Chelsea Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

If you want to do a little shopping, head to the Salty Sea Shop in Brigantine

Salty Sea Shop

Meet an accountant turned shop owner who sells artisan-only, unique items at the shore in Brigantine.

Salty Sea Studios | Facebook

1214 W. Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, N.J. 08203

609-264-5926

Photo Pop Philly is Philly's first interactive pop-up art exhibit. Karen Rogers reports during Action News at 7 a.m. on August 12, 2018.

FYI Loves the Arts: Photo Pop Philly

Philadelphia has its first pop up art gallery. Karen Rogers explores the Philly-themed space made for social media sharing.

Photo Pop Philly | Facebook | Instagram photos

1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Shelter Me: One Love Animal Rescue. Tamala Edwards reports during Action News at 9 a.m. on August 18, 2018.

Shelter Me: Inmate Dog Training Program

In this week's Shelter Me, Tamala Edwards explores a dog training program that helps the animals, veterans and inmates.

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