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Philly Schools Dismissing Early Thursday As Heat Continues
Schools are closing early for the third day in a row Thursday due to excessive heat and a lack of central air conditioning in the schools.
PHILADELPHIA – All School District of Philadelphia schools will again dismiss students early on Thursday as oppressive heat lingers in the Philadelphia area.
The district said students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
All after-school activities, including all athletic programs and professional development sessions, scheduled for Thursday are canceled.
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According to the district, just 27 percent of the district’s school buildings have central air conditioning and that as heat builds during the day, buildings are experiencing uncomfortable conditions.
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