• Academy of Natural Sciences museum in Philadelphia will close on Sept. 30, creating an operational disruption for public-facing museum activities.
• City Deputy Mayor Patricia “Trish” Wellenbach will serve as senior advisor to guide the transition without compensation from Drexel University.
• Scott Cooper stepped down as Academy president and CEO, staying on as an adviser while longer-term leadership is finalized.

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