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Philadelphia schools closed due to asbestos

Frankford High School and Mitchell Elementary are closed after inspectors found asbestos in both schools.
Credit: WNEP

PHILADELPHIA — Students are out of the classroom in two Philadelphia schools. 

Frankford High School and Mitchell Elementary are closed after inspectors found asbestos in both schools.

Frankford students are learning virtually for at least the next week.

School officials at Mitchell say the building will be closed for the rest of the year; classes will be held virtually next week, but officials are hoping to back to learning in person at another building in the district. 

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