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- Drexel University closed the Academy of Natural Sciences museum on September 27, 2026.
- The William Penn Foundation offered to fund museum operations for at least one year.
- Drexel says it has not received a formal proposal from the foundation.
- Council members Nina Ahmad and Jeffery Young urged acceptance and scheduled an Oct 7 hearing.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker, Governor Josh Shapiro named Ambassador David Cohen facilitator and Mayor Patricia Wellenbach adviser.