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Heat Closing Philly Schools Early Tuesday

The School District of Philadelphia announced Tuesday's forecasted high temperatures are prompting the early dismissal.

PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia announced Monday that forecasted temperatures will lead to an early dismissal on Tuesday.

All schools in the district will let at bout noon Tuesday, June 13, the district said.

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Weather.com predicts the high in Philadelphia on Tuesday will be 94 degrees. Monday's temperatures pushed 95 degrees.

All after-school activities including all athletic programs and professional development classes scheduled for Tuesday are canceled, as well, the district said.

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Updated information will also be posted on the district's website here and info will be available by calling the District's Information Hotline at 215-400-INFO (4636).

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