Asbestos

Kensington High School Closure

Asbestos concerns at Kensington High School are forcing students to relocate to another building

Frankford High will reopen for new school year after asbestos abatement

Frankford High School reopening

Philly school district is first in U.S. to face criminal charges for violating asbestos regulations

Frankford High School to fully reopen in 2025 after asbestos abatement

Frankford High asbestos

School District of Philadelphia, city settle lawsuit over asbestos inspection law

Philly Schools Asbestos Inspections Lawsuit

Philly schools appoint executive director to oversee asbestos issues

School District Oversight

A sixth Philadelphia school closed after asbestos exposure, City Council wants independent oversight of buildings

Universal Vare School asbestos

School District of Philadelphia anticipates more asbestos will be identified after two more schools closed

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City Council votes to approve additional asbestos inspections for Philadelphia schools

School District Asbestos

In response to growing concerns, Philly releases map of asbestos removal projects in schools

SDP City Controller

Philly teachers demand district improve environmental conditions of schools

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Two Philly schools reopen following asbestos cleanup

Source: James J. Sullivan Elementary to remain closed for the remainder of the week due to asbestos cleanup

Mayor Kenney gives vote of confidence to School District superintendent amid asbestos issue

Philadelphia teachers union wants state of emergency declared as two more schools close due to asbestos

National teachers’ union calls for additional resources to address asbestos issue in schools

Dedicated funds to clean up asbestos in public schools part of Gov. Wolf’s annual budget address

Principals union calls on Philadelphia school district to improve handling of asbestos issue

McClure Elementary finally reopens after being closed due to asbestos contamination

School District of Philadelphia conducts more asbestos tests at McClure Elementary

Philly's McClure Elementary reopens to additional asbestos concern

Philly teachers union calls for more testing after asbestos-contaminated school reopens

Two Philadelphia elementary schools remain closed due to ongoing asbestos cleanups

Philadelphia elementary school asbestos

School district officials announce relocation plan for students displaced from Center City high schools

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Benjamin Franklin High School, Science Leadership Academy closed after asbestos detected in building

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CNN docuseries shines light on lead poisoning, pollution in Philly and Chester

CNN United Shades of America Toxic City Kamau Bell

FDA: Two retailers for youths sold makeup containing asbestos

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Children's Health

Johnson & Johnson denies claims made in Reuters' tainted Baby Powder report

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Johnson & Johnson failed to disclose asbestos in its Baby Powder, report says

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Wolf, Philly officials pledge $15.6 million to remove lead, mold, asbestos at schools

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