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The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is back in Philly for another year this Saturday at the Fashion District from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a new collection in honor of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary.
The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál still found a way to make history on the season finale despite falling short of the top spot.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Philadelphia-based drag queen Sapphira Cristál opened up about her journey as she seeks to become "America's Next Drag Superstar" on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 16 finale Friday.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.
A fundraiser was held in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday for an officer who was shot in the line of duty back in May.
For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
Atlantic City police rescued a man stranded in a marsh with drones. Here's how the technology is helping save lives.
Prosecutors said a 14-year-old has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Andre Ross near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly.
Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
A 16-year-old has died following a head-on collision on Wednesday night in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The family of 12-year-old Keyonna Calloway says Ronald McDonald House Delaware has made a huge difference in her recovery.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 2-1.
The Giants' rookies shined in prime time as New York handed the defending Super Bowl champions their second straight loss.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
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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.
Competition between two branches of the military founded in Philadelphia is alive and well as a group of sailors and Marines raced up the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Brandon Goldner reports.
The former Paley Library is now Paley Hall, a home base for Temple University's College of Public Health. The university will hold a grand opening for the building this homecoming weekend. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo on the coldest morning we've had since April and the upcoming coastal storm that will soak the region this weekend.
Israel is expected to begin withdrawing its troops to an agreed-upon line within 24 hours, and within 72 hours from that, Hamas will release the remaining 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be still alive. President Trump said he hopes to be in the Middle East for that release Monday or Tuesday. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill said in the second and final debate in the New Jersey governor's race that Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who used to own a medical publishing company, received millions of dollars to publish content promoting the use of opioids. The Ciattarelli campaign said Sherrill claimed "that Jack Ciattarelli 'killed tens of thousands of people, including children'" and that the comments were defamatory. Sherrill's campaign said Ciattarelli was hiding behind a lawsuit.
With the government shutdown poised to continue into next week, consumer watchdogs are warning of scammers targeting vulnerable employees who are worried about their pay and benefits. Josh Sidorowicz breaks down the methods being used by these shutdown scammers.
