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A sixth Philadelphia school has closed because of damaged asbestos

It’s unclear how widespread the problem is at Universal Vare Charter School, or when the school might reopen.

Damaged asbestos has closed the Universal Vare Charter School at 2100 S. 24th St. in Philadelphia.
Damaged asbestos has closed the Universal Vare Charter School at 2100 S. 24th St. in Philadelphia.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer