Carnell Elementary remains closed while workers make repairs due to disturbed asbestos found
Carnell Elementary will remain closed due to asbestos.
Parents, teachers demand answers about asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents are frustrated over the discovery of asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
2 Philadelphia elementary schools to remain closed due to asbestos
Alexander McClure and Laura H. Carnell Elementary Schools will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3. due to asbestos.
2 Philadelphia elementary schools close after asbestos discovery
Two days after Franklin Learning Center became the fifth Philadelphia school to close this year due to asbestos, the Philadelphia School District now says that the same hazardous material was discovered inside two more schools.
Franklin Learning Center closed upon discovery of asbestos
Franklin Learning Center announced Tuesday that it will be closed until January after asbestos was discovered in the school's ventilation system.
Personal finance courses get boost in Pennsylvania schools
Pennsylvania will require public schools to allow students to apply personal finance class credits toward high school graduation requirements.
Legislators, health advocates rally support to fix Philadelphia schools overrun with asbestos
The new school year in Philadelphia has seemingly been overwhelmed by the discovery of asbestos, a substance linked with cancer, in several of its many aging structures.
Parents fed up with asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents are calling for action when it comes to asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to close; district reveals plan to address concerns
The district announced the details of their “Healthy Schools” initiative that aims to take on asbestos in schools as well as other environmental concerns.
Parents grill officials over discovery of asbestos at North Philadelphia elementary school
Anger boiled over at North Philly’s T.M. Peirce Elementary School Monday night as parents grilled Philadelphia School District officials about the recent discovery of exposed asbestos and flaking paint around pipes in the gym and school bathrooms.
Dozens of volunteers brighten and 'sparkle' West Philadelphia elementary school
Some West Philadelphia students will walk into a big surprise when they step into their school Monday morning.
Dozens of volunteers brighten and 'sparkle' West Philadelphia elementary school
Kelly Rule talks to volunteers donating their time to improve a West Philadelphia elementary school
Officials: Asbestos-containing insulation found in basement at North Philly elementary school
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says an environmental scientist tried to warn the district last month about asbestos at a North Philadelphia elementary school.
2 students in custody after reportedly setting fireworks off in Crescentville school
Two teens are in custody after they reportedly set firecrackers off in a school in Crescentville.
Students displaced by asbestos discovery head back to class at relocation sites
Students and faculty displaced by an asbestos discovery at two Center City schools will head back to class Monday at nearby relocation sites.
Philadelphia School District announces relocation plan for students displaced by asbestos discovery
The Philadelphia School District announced a student relocation plan Thursday after an asbestos infestation forced two Center City schools to close.
School district holds town hall on relocating students after asbestos discovery
Parents, teachers and students are demanding answers after two Center City schools were closed due to asbestos.
2 Philadelphia schools closed indefinitely due to asbestos
Two Philadelphia schools are closed indefinitely following the discovery of asbestos.
Top chefs to compete in Philly 'Burger Brawl' while raising funds for underserved students
The 9th Annual Philadelphia Burger Brawl returns to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Union calls for immediate $100 million for asbestos and lead abatement in Philly schools
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is calling for an immediate $100 million investment to perform lead and damaged asbestos abatement in Philadelphia's public schools.