Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: In Atlantic City, casino after casino have shut down in recent years. They've left thousands of people out of work. Now there's some good news. Two of the big casinos have reopened under new owners. NPR's Jeff Brady reports many in Atlantic City hope this is the start of a turnaround. JEFF BRADY, BYLINE: Atlantic City is trying to remake itself from simply a gambling destination to a place where you can go and see a show, visit a spa, hang out at the beach and get a nice meal. The Trump Taj Mahal went out of business two years ago, but today it reopened with a bang - literally. (SOUNDBITE OF FIREWORK EXPLODING) BRADY: A few people seemed scared at first, but as the fireworks and smoke machine started, it was clear this was part of the dramatic grand opening show. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Let me hear you make some noise. BRADY: It also featured acrobats, fire performers and the chairman of Hard
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