Council urges School Board to change plan to shutter schools

ByMaggie Kent WPVI logo

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 9:17PM

Council urges School Board to change plan to shutter schools

City Council members pressed the Philadelphia Board of Education on Tuesday to revisit its Facilities Master Plan. The plan includes closing 17 schools.

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