Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s public museum, its consequences for Philadelphia, and options to preserve public access and the institution’s scientific and educational mission and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.

260737 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Curtis Jones Jr., Jeffery Young Jr., Jim Harrity, Kendra Brooks, Mark Squilla, Nicolas O'Rourke, Nina Ahmad, Quetcy Lozada

Timeline

• Sep 17, 2026: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar (City Council)
• Sep 17, 2026: Adopted (City Council)