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Asbestos

Philly high school reopens after $29.9M renovation, asbestos removal

  • Aug 19, 2025

Philly's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos

  • Jun 27, 2025

Philly music students to put on a show despite building closure

  • Jan 21, 2025

NJ, Del. set to receive millions of dollars in lawsuit settlement

  • Jun 12, 2024

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use after partial ban

  • Mar 18, 2024

South Philly school reopens after air samples show no sign of asbestos

  • Nov 28, 2023

Southwark students relocate amid asbestos concerns

  • Oct 30, 2023

Elementary school in South Philadelphia closed over asbestos concerns

  • Oct 27, 2023

Latest Videos

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Philadelphia's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings

  • Jun 27, 2025
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South Philadelphia elementary school relocates students to new buildings due to asbestos

  • Oct 30, 2023
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All Philadelphia schools set to open in September amid asbestos challenges

  • Aug 2, 2023
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Frankford High School to likely remain closed next school year

  • May 24, 2023
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Philadelphia school staff hold rally to draw awareness to asbestos issues

  • May 19, 2023
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Building 21 in Philadelphia set to reopen again after asbestos, water damage

  • May 10, 2023
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Henry elementary school in Philadelphia to close due to asbestos

  • Apr 24, 2023
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Frankford High School to be closed for the rest of the school year

  • Apr 14, 2023

Latest Stories

Philadelphia teachers sue district for First Amendment rights violation over asbestos protests

The complaint alleges that the district failed to provide complete information to teachers and parents about asbestos remediation efforts and potential dangers of asbestos at the school.

  • Sep 15, 2023

All Philadelphia schools set to open in September amid asbestos challenges

Philadelphia City Councilman Isaiah Thomas led a virtual hearing on Wednesday regarding the state of school facilities.

  • Aug 2, 2023

Frankford High School to likely remain closed next school year due to damaged asbestos

The School District of Philadelphia has announced that Frankford High School is expected to remain closed for the 2023-2024 school year due to damaged asbestos.

  • May 24, 2023

Philadelphia school staff hold rally to draw awareness to asbestos issues

Dozens of staff from the Philadelphia public schools that have closed because of asbestos held a rally Thursday afternoon.

  • May 19, 2023

Building 21 in Philadelphia set to reopen again after asbestos, water damage

The School District of Philadelphia announced that classes will resume on Thursday.

  • May 10, 2023