Farley disposed of the victims’ remains during the first term of Kenney’s administration, but the mayor said he had only learned of the “very disturbing incident” this week. NurPhoto via Getty Images Dr. Thomas Farley, former health commissioner of Philadelphia, was forced to resign effective immediately on Thursday. Penn Museum has started an independent investigation into why the universities kept the Africa children’s remains for decades. — Jim #VaxUpPhilly Kenney (@PhillyMayor) May 13, 2021At a press conference later Thursday, Kenney said he met with the Africa family prior to announcing Farley’s resignation. The family requested that Kenney announce the decision on the anniversary of the bombing.

Source: Huffington Post May 14, 2021 01:18 UTC