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Barack Obama Elementary students to remain out of school as RPS works to clear mold

Headline from WRIC Richmond, on the newest of 2 developments

The start of a new school year is underway across the commonwealth, but for students at Barack Obama Elementary, the first day of school is uncertain after additional mold was found in the building.

WRIC Richmond's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

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  1. Barack Obama Elementary closed indefinitely due to mold

    Headline from WRIC Richmond ·

  2. Newest

    Barack Obama Elementary students to remain out of school as RPS works to clear mold

    Headline from WRIC Richmond ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. WRIC Richmond

    Barack Obama Elementary closed indefinitely due to mold (opens WRIC Richmond)

    Published

    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    Barack Obama Elementary School is closed indefinitely after 8News confirmed with multiple sources on Monday that there are still noticeable levels of mold across the building.

  2. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Obama Elementary cancels first day of classes due to mold (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

    Published

    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Obama Elementary will be closed on Tuesday, and RPS is now working to get Clark Elementary School ready as a temporary space.

  3. WRIC Richmond

    Barack Obama Elementary students to remain out of school as RPS works to clear mold (opens WRIC Richmond)

    Published

    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    The start of a new school year is underway across the commonwealth, but for students at Barack Obama Elementary, the first day of school is uncertain after additional mold was found in the building.

  4. PJ Media

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Class Dismissed: School Named After Obama Shuts Doors Indefinitely (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, will remain closed indefinitely due to concerns over noticeable levels of mold in the building, WRIC ABC 8News reported Monday.

  6. GOP Daily Brief

    Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond Closes Indefinitely After Mold and Rodent Infestation (opens GOP Daily Brief)

    Published

    GOP Daily Brief's feed description

    There’s a beloved ritual in American politics that never goes out of style: the naming ceremony. A politician leaves office, and before the farewell tour...

  7. American Greatness

    Elementary School Named After Obama Closes Indefinitely Due to Rats, Mold (opens American Greatness)

    Published

    American Greatness's feed description

    Barack Obama Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, has been closed indefinitely due to health concerns after workers discovered noticeable levels of mold in the basement […] Source

  8. The Washington Free Beacon

    No Child Left Inside: Obama Elementary School Shuttered Over 'Mold Growth,' Rat Infestation (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

    Published

    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Barack Obama's legacy continues to fester, wreaking havoc on future generations of American leaders.

  9. Revolver News

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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