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While suburban districts closed or called delays, Philly schools remained open. And many are mad about it.

“This was a bad call,” said Robin Cooper, president of the union that represents Philadelphia School District administrators.

Pedestrians walk through the snow on Monday evening. While many suburban districts delayed opening schools or closed altogether, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ordered its schools to pivot to a remote learning day, the Philadelphia School District opened on a normal schedule, frustrating many.
Pedestrians walk through the snow on Monday evening. While many suburban districts delayed opening schools or closed altogether, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ordered its schools to pivot to a remote learning day, the Philadelphia School District opened on a normal schedule, frustrating many.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer