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Madeleine Wright

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Delaware County reporter for @CBSPhiladelphia. @NorthwesternU alumna. NYC born & raised. Spanish speaker. @NABJ and @AAJA member. My Chinese name is 鳳嬌.

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A makeshift memorial for the victims of the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash is growing. Seven people were killed and 22 others injured when a medical jet hit the ground near Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. Friday night. The jet was carrying a pediatric patient and her mom.

A makeshift memorial for the victims of the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash is growing. Seven people were killed and 22 others injured when a medical jet hit the ground near Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. Friday night. The jet was carrying a pediatric patient and her mom.
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“We know Philadelphia will recover from this tragedy,” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Cherelle Parker said, referring to the deadly medical jet crash at Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. Friday night that killed 7 people and left 24 others injured. Officials say the catastrophe impacted 343 homes.

“We know Philadelphia will recover from this tragedy,” <a href="/PhillyMayor/">Mayor Cherelle L. Parker</a> Cherelle Parker said, referring to the deadly medical jet crash at Roosevelt Blvd. and Cottman Ave. Friday night that killed 7 people and left 24 others injured. Officials say the catastrophe impacted 343 homes.
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Cottman Avenue is back open. It was shut down for 4 days as the NTSB collected evidence from the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night that killed 7 and injured 24 others.

Cottman Avenue is back open. It was shut down for 4 days as the <a href="/NTSB/">NTSB</a> collected evidence from the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night that killed 7 and injured 24 others.
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A Bucks County homeowner is dealing with major damage after a frozen pipe burst in his upstairs attic and caused a flood. Frank Russell, owner of FKRIV Plumbing & Heating in Levittown, said his team of plumbers has gotten more than two dozen frozen pipe calls in the last 2 weeks.

A Bucks County homeowner is dealing with major damage after a frozen pipe burst in his upstairs attic and caused a flood. Frank Russell, owner of FKRIV Plumbing &amp; Heating in Levittown, said his team of plumbers has gotten more than two dozen frozen pipe calls in the last 2 weeks.
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Eagles fans arrived dark and early this morning to catch a regional rail train from Fox Chase to Jefferson Station ahead of today’s Super Bowl parade. Two ISEPTAPHILLY ambassadors were on hand to greet the crowds and make sure everyone boarded safely.

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It’s getting crowded at Jefferson Station as Eagles fans start to head home from the Super Bowl victory parade. ISEPTAPHILLY is keeping an eye on train capacity as people wait to get through the turnstiles. Some fans say they’re leaving early because it’s cold.

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Market Street is buzzing with Eagles fans who came from the Super Bowl parade. Some are waiting in line to get into Jefferson Station to get home. Philadelphia Police Department are working to control the crowds.

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A wreath laying ceremony in Montgomery County marked two years since Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in North Philadelphia. Widow Marissa Fitzgerald wants her husband to be remembered for his bravery and sacrifice.

A wreath laying ceremony in Montgomery County marked two years since <a href="/TempleUniv/">Temple University</a> police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in North Philadelphia. Widow Marissa Fitzgerald wants her husband to be remembered for his bravery and sacrifice.
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Dozens of people gathered along a fence on Christopher Columbus Blvd. this afternoon to catch a glimpse of the SS United States. The retired ocean liner is leaving South Philadelphia to be sunk as an artificial reef in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Dozens of people gathered along a fence on Christopher Columbus Blvd. this afternoon to catch a glimpse of the SS United States. The retired ocean liner is leaving South Philadelphia to be sunk as an artificial reef in <a href="/OkaloosaCounty/">Okaloosa County</a>, Florida.
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Time lapse video from Drone Watch 3 shows the SS United States passing underneath the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester. About 100 people gathered in the dock to watch. One woman said it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The ship will be sunk as an artificial reef in Florida.

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Eighth graders in the Radnor Township School District are learning how to manage their time, navigate peer pressure and maintain good self-esteem, thanks to a mentorship program with Villanova University. cbsnews.com/philadelphia/n…

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Passengers are adjusting to SEPTA regional rail schedule changes this week. SEPTA said it has added 31 assistant train conductors and taken other steps to improve on time performance.

Passengers are adjusting to <a href="/SEPTA/">SEPTA</a> regional rail schedule changes this week. SEPTA said it has added 31 assistant train conductors and taken other steps to improve on time performance.
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University of Pennsylvania students, faculty and staff are demanding that Penn continue doing research, despite funding cuts from the federal government, and protect the LGBTQ+ community on campus. The White House announced $175 million in funding cuts for Penn yesterday.

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Giant piles of ash are left behind after Linvilla Orchards lit 40 bonfires to keep the 4,500 peach trees warm during an overnight cold snap. Peaches are among the top two most popular crops at Linvilla Orchards. Pick-your-own peach season begins June 20.

Giant piles of ash are left behind after <a href="/ILoveThatPlace/">Linvilla Orchards</a> lit 40 bonfires to keep the 4,500 peach trees warm during an overnight cold snap. Peaches are among the top two most popular crops at Linvilla Orchards. Pick-your-own peach season begins June 20.
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A memorial is growing to honor the memory of two sisters killed in a duplex fire in Millville, Cumberland County. Six homes were either damaged or destroyed and 21 people now have no place to live. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

A memorial is growing to honor the memory of two sisters killed in a duplex fire in Millville, Cumberland County. Six homes were either damaged or destroyed and 21 people now have no place to live. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Two sisters killed in a Millville fire, Valery Mariana Cardona Gómez, 13, and Gissel Samanta Cardona Gómez, 11, will be laid to rest tomorrow. Family members say the girls were trapped when the burning duplex collapsed. Wind and hydrant problems hampered firefighting efforts.

Two sisters killed in a Millville fire, Valery Mariana Cardona Gómez, 13, and Gissel Samanta Cardona Gómez, 11, will be laid to rest tomorrow. Family members say the girls were trapped when the burning duplex collapsed. Wind and hydrant problems hampered firefighting efforts.
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Elected officials are in Chester this morning to call on the Republican majority in the Pennsylvania senate to provide full funding to support SEPTA. This comes a week after SEPTA announced 45% service cuts and fare hikes amid a $213 million funding gap.

Elected officials are in Chester this morning to call on the Republican majority in the Pennsylvania senate to  provide full funding to support SEPTA. This comes a week after <a href="/SEPTA/">SEPTA</a> announced 45% service cuts and fare hikes amid a $213 million funding gap.
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After surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of MonkeyFishToys is facing a new challenge: unexpected price increases tied to international trade. cbsnews.com/philadelphia/n…

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Dozens of hospital employees, elected officials and patients gathered to pray for a solution and decry the closure of Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland. Parent company Prospect Medical Holdings remains in bankruptcy. An upside down American flag hangs as a distress symbol.

Dozens of hospital employees, elected officials and patients gathered to pray for a solution and decry the closure of Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland. Parent company Prospect Medical Holdings remains in bankruptcy. An upside down American flag hangs as a distress symbol.
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Today is the last full day that Taylor Hospital is open. Employees are preparing for the hospital to close at 8 AM tomorrow. The mood is somber. Workers are hugging, taking pics and saying their final goodbyes. A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved the closure of Crozer Health.

Today is the last full day that Taylor Hospital is open. Employees are preparing for the hospital to close at 8 AM tomorrow. The mood is somber. Workers are hugging, taking pics and saying their final goodbyes. A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved the closure of Crozer Health.