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Heat Advisory Prompts PGCPS To Cancel After School Activities, Sports
A heat advisory through 7 p.m. Wednesday has led PGCPS officials to cancel all after school activities and sports practices.

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A heat advisory through 7 p.m. Wednesday has led PGCPS officials to cancel all after school activities and sports practices.

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