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Electrical problem causes early dismissal at New Brighton School District

September 16, 2022 / 9:51 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (KDKA) - The New Brighton School District sent students home early Friday.

According to a post on the district's Facebook page, the main campus is experiencing electrical issues affecting both the high school and elementary school.

The high school will be dismissed at 9:30 a.m., the middle school at 10 a.m., and the elementary school at 10:30 a.m.

They do not expect students to return today.

Superintendent Dr. Joseph A. Guarino said Duquesne Light is addressing the issue.

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