"Park Service Reverses Decision to Remove William Penn Statue in Philadelphia"
The National Park Service has reversed its decision to remove a statue of William Penn from a Philadelphia park commemorating the founding of Pennsylvania, following a wave of criticism and more than 2,600 public comments. The initial proposal, part of a park rehabilitation plan, faced backlash from both Republican and Democratic officials. The park service has closed the public comment period and plans to engage in a new public process to consider options for refurbishing the park as the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.