Sophia Schmidt

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the district knew about the asbestos issue a month before telling students they’d need to relocate.

Last year, the School District of Philadelphia became the first in the country to be criminally charged over its management of asbestos.

Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens’ bus shelters will include shade trees, pollinator-friendly plants and air quality monitors.

The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.

North10 is helping contractors and households pay to dispose of waste legally, diverting thousands of pounds of trash from illegal dumpsites.

The incident occurred just days after a judge allowed EMR to restart its shredder facility following a fire there in May.

Anyone can contribute to the map of sites where tires, construction debris and other junk is dumped illegally.

One worker sustained life-threatening injuries and was in “critical, but stable condition” Tuesday, a county spokesperson said.

Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.

County emergency services said dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 Industrial Drive, the address of a junkyard owned by EMR.