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

The National Park Service has withdrawn a renovation plan that included the removal of the statue of William Penn from the site of his former Philadelphia home, following public backlash and criticism. The proposed renovations aimed to create a more inclusive experience for visitors, but the majority of online opinion opposed the idea of removing the statue. The NPS remains committed to rehabilitating Welcome Park and engaging in a robust public process to consider options for refurbishing the park in the coming years.