Lawsuit looks to thwart new development next to Manassas NBP

A lawsuit has been filed in a bid to halt a massive data processing center from being built next to Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia.

Prince William County supervisors in December voted 4-3 to rezone 2,100 acres next to the battlefield, which was the setting for the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) on July 21, 1861, and the Second Battle of Bull Run (Second Manassas) over nearly the same ground during August 28-30, 1862, so the PW Digital Gateway could be built there.

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2024/01/lawsuit-filed-block-data-center-next-manassas-national-battlefield

USNPS backs off plan to remove statue of William Penn from Independence NHP

When you think of Philadelphia’s iconic historic landmarks, you might think of Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell.

But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a lesser-known open air museum smaller than a city block.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/09/politics/national-park-service-retracts-plans-philadelphia/index.html

Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to cancellation of Pebble Mine

The Supreme Court won’t take up a case seeking revive a proposed gold and copper mine that was blocked by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2021.

The court did not comment on its decision not to take up the case.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4395196-supreme-court-rejects-taking-up-alaska-challenge-to-epas-pebble-mine-decision/