Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - Commonwealth school districts are still working on improving buildings and environments

Commonwealth school districts are still working on improving buildings and environments

30 Sep 2025 11:28 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

Cities across the commonwealth – from Philadelphia to Scranton to Pittsburgh – have long dealt with a myriad of menaces inside their school buildings, from mold and asbestos in walls and ceilings to lead in the drinking water, prompting schools to partially close, move or even cancel classes over the years due to the need for remediation.