Best Amusement Parks
Want to ride the roller coasters or spin on the Tilt-a-Whirl? There’s no better way to spend a weekend than at an amusement park. Here are five of the biggest, best amusement parks in and around...
View ArticleBest Waterparks And Pools In Baltimore
Escape the summer heat by splashing into these fun, family friendly water works. No matter the experience level or need to beat the heat, these local venues promise safe, exciting amusement all season...
View Article3 Hurt At Six Flags America As Park Lets Out
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP/WJZ) — A fire department spokesman says three people were injured at Six Flags America during the first night of its Halloween event, Fright Fest. Prince George’s County fire...
View ArticleTeen Beaten At Md. Six Flags Undergoes Skull Surgery
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy critically injured at Six Flags America during the first night of its Halloween event, Fright Fest, has undergone surgery on his skull and is in a coma. The...
View Article15-Year-Old Brutally Beaten At Six Flags Remains In A Coma
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ)—A 15-year-old boy remains in the hospital after he is brutally beaten at Six Flags during a Halloween event. Rochelle Ritchie reports the family is now praying for a full...
View ArticleMd. Gov. Kicks Off Six Flags America’s Anti-Bullying Campaign
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)–Breaking the cycle of bullying. Governor Hogan kicks off a Six Flags anti-bullying campaign today. Pat Warren reports, the anti-bullying will be the amusement park’s...
View ArticleWATCH: Six Flags Unveils ‘Superman: Ride of Steel’ Virtual Reality Coaster
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This summer, you can get saved by Superman. For a price. The price of admission for Six Flags America, that is, where a new virtual reality ride featuring Clark Kent’s alter-ego...
View ArticleSix Flags America Closed After Receiving Bomb Threat
Authorities say Six Flags America in Prince George's County is closed after the park received a bomb threat.
View ArticlePolice Say They Are Investigating Threat at Six Flags America
Police say they are investigating a "phoned-in threat" to Six Flags America that led to the amusement park being closed.
View Article24 People Rescued From Md. Six Flags Roller Coaster
LARGO, Md. (WJZ/AP)– The Joker’s Jinx roller coaster ride at Six Flags America broke down and left more than 20 people stuck on board the ride for hours. As you can imagine for those on board the ride,...
View ArticleNo Laughing Matter: 2 Dozen Rescued From Six Flags Roller Coaster
LARGO, Md. (WJZ) — The Joker’s Jinx roller coaster ride at Six Flags America broke down Thursday afternoon and left 24 people stuck on board the ride for hours. VIDEO: 13 yr old Desidariaus Valverde...
View ArticleSafety Precautions Come Into Question Following Ride Issue At Six Flags
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After the breakdown of a popular Six Flags America ride last week that left 24 riders stranded, some are questioning whether thrill rides can be trusted? George Solis explains why...
View ArticleSix Flags Roller Coaster That Broke Down Has Reopened
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The roller coaster at Six Flags America that broke down and left more than 20 people stuck on board the ride for hours is back open. Joker’s Jinx has been reopened after a thorough...
View ArticleIncident Report, Photos Released After Joker’s Jinx Malfunctions At Six Flags
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Shocking pictures show a major glitch that brought a Six Flags roller coaster to a sudden stop. #UPDATE on the incident at Six Flags last month. #WJZ was there when a rollercoaster...
View ArticleLasso Of Truth Gives Riders Superhero Experience Above Six Flags America
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The movie “Wonder Woman” has been a hit at the box office, and now fans and thrill seekers can find her “Lasso of Truth” soaring at Six Flags America, 24 stories overhead. Superhero...
View ArticleBoy, 14, In Critical Condition After Near Drowning At Six Flags
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 14-year-old boy is reportedly in critical condition after nearly drowning at Six Flags America in Prince George’s County Wednesday afternoon. Rescue crews say this happened at a...
View ArticleSix Flags America Shutting Down Major Roller Coaster
UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Six Flags America will permanently shut down the “Apocalypse: The Last Stand” roller coaster on Saturday, Sept. 8. The stand-up roller coaster — the only one in Maryland — gave...
View ArticlePG County Fire/EMS To Be First Riders Of Six Flags America’s Newest...
OXON HILL, MD. (WJZ) — If you work for Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, you could be one of the first people to ride Six Flags America’s newest rollercoaster, “Firebird,” when it opens...
View ArticleSix Flags America ‘Solar Plunge’ Benefits Special Olympics Maryland
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Six Flags America is starting its summer season with a Solar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics. The event will be on June 21, the first day of summer....
View ArticleCoronavirus Closings: Six Flags America Suspending Operations, Delaying...
WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Six Flags America is temporarily suspending its operations due to the coronavirus. The park had been scheduled to open on March 28, but officials said that date has been pushed back....
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