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Philly schools appoint executive director to oversee asbestos issues

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

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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

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Government

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

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Protests

Philly teachers demand district improve environmental conditions of schools

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Education

Two Philly schools reopen following asbestos cleanup

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

Education

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

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

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Building Trades, FOP call for closure of historic Public Ledger Building until owner properly remediates asbestos

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Education

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

Education

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

Education

McClure Elementary finally reopens after being closed due to asbestos contamination

Education

School District of Philadelphia conducts more asbestos tests at McClure Elementary

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Philly's McClure Elementary reopens to additional asbestos concern

Education

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

Schools

Two Philadelphia elementary schools remain closed due to ongoing asbestos cleanups

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Education

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

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Public Health

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

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Health Stories

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

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Women's Health

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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Health News

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

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Schools

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

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