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Kensington School Closes Due to Asbestos | Philadelphia News
Kensington High School is shut down for the rest of the year due to asbestos discovered during HVAC work — a fix that’s now delayed until January, forcing students to a temporary campus while staff scramble for alternative commutes. The teachers’ union, skeptical of the original timeline, is relieved the district agreed to remove all asbestos, not just what’s intact. City Councilmember Mike Driscoll warns the district’s rushed approach ignores community needs, especially transportation. Families will get detailed letters and two Q&A sessions — in person and online — to address the disruption…
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