"National Park Service Reverses Decision to Remove William Penn Statue from Philadelphia's Welcome Park"

The National Park Service retracted its proposal to remove the statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site following widespread criticism. The proposal, part of a renovation plan for Welcome Park, faced backlash over the legacy of Penn, who founded Pennsylvania. The decision to withdraw the proposal came after Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro intervened, claiming credit for the reversal. The park, named after the ship that brought Penn to Philadelphia, is built on the site of Penn's demolished home, the Slate Roof House.