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Philadelphia School District Closed Thursday, Jan. 4

All School District of Philadelphia schools will be closed Thursday as snow and frigid temperatures descend on the region.

PHILADELPHIA – All School District of Philadelphia schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 4, the district announced early Wednesday night.

Not only will all schools be closed, all after-school activities – including all athletic programs and professional development sessions – scheduled for Thursday have been canceled.

Additionally, all district early childhood centers will be closed.

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The announcement comes about two hours after the city said it will be in a snow emergency status as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4.

See full details on the snow emergency here.

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