Asbestos

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Philly teachers demand district improve environmental conditions of schools

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

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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

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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

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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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