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Academy of Natural Sciences closure→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Public comments (4)
SupportiveMarie GilbertSep 17, 2026
A retired Academy staff member begged the city to zone and protect the Academy, citing its Lewis and Clark specimens and first dinosaur fossils.
CITY COUNCIL — September 17, 2026 · 1:20:17 →SupportiveKimberly Dixon HughesSep 17, 2026
An educator and mother of three reasons urged passage of the Academy hearing resolution.
CITY COUNCIL — September 17, 2026 · 1:24:43 →ConcernedRob KutzikSep 17, 2026
Questioned whether Drexel acted in the city's interest, urging investigation of the closure decision.
CITY COUNCIL — September 17, 2026 · 1:31:33 →SupportiveDaniel SolomonSep 17, 2026
A Northwest Philly dad shared how the Academy sparked his daughter's love of science and urged action to save it.
CITY COUNCIL — September 17, 2026 · 1:24:13 →