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The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
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The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Six Flags Great Adventure will open for the season on Saturday, March 29 and new coaster The Flash: Vertical Velocity will be open for you to ride. If you want a sneak peek of what it's like, Howard Monroe and Six Flags' Ryan Eldredge took a ride on the first super boomerang coaster in the United States.
Thursday will start quite chilly in the Philadelphia region, but temps will jump back to seasonably mild in the mid-50s later in the day.
In Gloucester County, Washington Township Police Chief Pat Gurcsik says scammers rely on fear, urgency and confusion to steal hard-earned cash from seniors. Jan Carabeo reports.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
A New Jersey woman who is accused of abusing children at a home daycare is facing additional charges after the families of more victims came forward.
The Adventure Aquarium in Camden closed on Wednesday. There was a small fire in a construction zone. Thankfully, everyone is OK, including the animals. If you had tickets for today you can contact guest services. They'll be honored for any day through March 26, 2026.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
It's famous for its tasty food and friendly service. But a staple in South Jersey is closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen of the Westmont Diner. The popular spot is located on Cuthbert Boulevard in Haddon Township. Ryan Hughes talked with several long-time customers who hope the closure is only temporary.
A Mount Laurel woman is facing more charges after prosecutors said she abused several children at her at-home daycare. Danielle Ingraham was already accused of abusing two children earlier this month. Prosecutors said four more families came forward saying their children were hurt Wednesday afternoon. According to prosecutors, the latest victims are between five months and 13 months old.
Authorities investigating an alleged attempted child abduction in Berlin Township said there's not enough evidence to corroborate the victim's story.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of a reported abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Wednesday will turn breezy and cooler with some clouds bubbling up in the afternoon.
A martial arts studio in Berlin Township, New Jersey offered a free self-defense class for families and kids after a reported abduction attempt of an eight-year-old girl headed to school. After the class sold out, they added another session.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
Students in South Jersey said "yes" to their prom dresses and tuxedos on Tuesday night.
One week after Washington Township's School Board voted to suspend Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs, the board appointed an interim superintendent.
Concerned parents and staff in one of South Jersey's largest school districts gathered at Washington Township High School on Tuesday night, days after the superintendent was suspended.
Ewing police said four New Jersey students were taken to the hospital after possibly eating cannabis gummies on Monday.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but there will be a chance of showers in the evening.
Aiming to offer peace of mind, police departments around Philadelphia are sending officers to homes whose owners are on vacation.
Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Davis, who was injured in a crash with his three brothers on I-95 in Philadelphia Saturday, described the aftermath to CBS News Monday night. Two of his brothers died in the accident.
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Firefighters have fully contained a fire at Wharton State Forest in Waterford, New Jersey that broke out on Saturday. Brandon Goldner has the latest on the firefight.
The Burlington County Farmers Market is one of just 20 finalists nationwide competing for the title of best farmers market in the United States. It’s the only New Jersey farmers market to make the cut and the only one in the greater Philadelphia region as well. Allison Eckel, deputy director of the Burlington County Board of Commissioners, talks about the competition and how you can participate.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Joe Frazier's statue has been positioned outside Stateside Live in South Philadelphia since 2015, but on Monday, June 29, it'll be unveiled at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Frazier's statue moves into the spot where the Rocky statue once stood.
Cats use many ways to communicate. On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explores how cats talk to men and women differently, and why.
Thousands of Croatian soccer fans rallied in Philadelphia ahead of their World Cup match against Ghana, and even ended up crashing a wedding at City Hall in Center City.
After a wet start to the weekend, we keep the muggy conditions around for Sunday, although the temperatures will be a bit warmer. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.