Six Flags Great Adventure closing Kingda Ka, Green Lantern coasters
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
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Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Donations to food banks have declined and that leaves nonprofits like Cathedral Kitchen with a larger gap to cover – it's had to pay high prices for food to meet growing need. Wakisha Bailey reports from Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey.
Police are looking for suspects and a motive after a teenager was shot on the 3000 block of Alabama Road in Camden, New Jersey. Meanwhile, an investigation is underway into a dirt bike crash in Philadelphia. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with the latest forecast from NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo. This has been corrected to reflect the shooting in Camden was not fatal.
Thursday will start out cold again with widespread temps in the 20s and 30s, so be sure to layer up in the morning.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and accused of setting a wildfire that burned 50 acres in Evesham Township, New Jersey.
New Jersey has issued a drought warning and asked residents to voluntarily conserve water in hopes of avoiding mandatory restrictions.
A traffic alert for Lower Township in Cape May County. The Middle Thorofare Bridge will be experiencing slight traffic delays this month due to scheduled bridge maintenance. According to the Cape May County Bridge Commission, work will occur this Thursday and Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
After a devastating fire rips through an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, we’re learning about the simple mistake that likely sparked the massive inferno. Officials said an improperly discarded cigarette fell onto debris on a balcony and the flames started spreading in Camden County. Ryan Hughes reports.
Plans to build a new resort at the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, are taking shape. The new owner confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia that his team at ICONA Resorts presented the plans to the Boardwalk Merchants Association. Those plans call for a new 252-room hotel that will be called, "Icona in Wonderland."
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as the state continues to experience dry weather.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.
The former soldier accused of driving drunk and killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew appeared in Salem County Court on Tuesday. Sean Higgins has been in jail since Aug. 29. That's when prosecutors said he struck and killed the brothers as they rode their bikes on Route 551 in Oldman’s Township. The judge said a plea deal is not on the table.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
South Jersey communities are still feeling the effects of heavy smoke from the Pheasant Run Wildfire in Glassboro that blanketed the region over the weekend.
On Veterans Day, we give gratitude to those who served. But doctors say the holiday can trigger difficult emotions for some vets and we need to be sensitive to their needs.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
The racist message is under investigation as a hate crime, Lawnside police said.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Officials said the woman's body was found in Waltman Park in Millville, New Jersey by a jogger early the morning of Nov. 9.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny, warm and calm weather this weekend.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
A fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood has left a 67-year-old man dead and another man hospitalized on Thursday night, police said.
A helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has left two people dead on Thursday, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
The move comes roughly seven weeks since Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty by a judge in Canada.
A fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood has left a 67-year-old man dead and another man hospitalized on Thursday night, police said.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny, warm and calm weather this weekend.
Police said the suspect in connection with the shooting near Stockton University was found at a local housing development and was taken into custody without incident.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
A helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has left two people dead on Thursday, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
A fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood has left a 67-year-old man dead and another man hospitalized on Thursday night, police said.
A helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has left two people dead on Thursday, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
A simple act of kindness from Delaware County is changing lives around the globe.
Magee Capsouto played her violin in her parents' restaurant near Ground Zero in the days after Sept. 11, 2001.
Teachers in Delaware County talked to students about Sept. 11, 2001, and the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on Thursday.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
Police said the suspect in connection with the shooting near Stockton University was found at a local housing development and was taken into custody without incident.
Atlantic City resident Edwin Sanabia was indicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty this week.
The 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were remembered as the Philly region marked 24 years since the tragedy.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
The move comes roughly seven weeks since Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty by a judge in Canada.
Patrick Mahomes has been reviewing video of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Earlier in the season, Max Kepler's future with the Philadelphia Phillies was in doubt. But since the trade deadline, a switch has been flipped.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Investigators believe they have the name of a person of interest, three sources told CBS News on Thursday, though no arrest warrant has been issued.
The cause of the fire in Port Richmond is under investigation.
The Philadelphia area can expect a stretch of boring weather with seasonable temperatures and highs in the 80s. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Two people on board died when a helicopter crashed Thursday in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, the Carbon County coroner said.
Philadelphia's defense knows it'll have its hands full on Sunday against Patrick Mahomes, even though he might be without his top two weapons.