Culture

What went wrong at Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences?

Former staffers at the Academy of Natural Sciences are speaking out about years of leadership missteps that they say contributed to the museum's recent struggles and closures. Staff say a push to rebrand away from the museum's dinosaur identity alienated core visitors and set off a chain of institutional problems.

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Politics

Philly teens share what's on their minds ahead of the midterms

Young Philadelphians who are too young to vote gathered at a town hall to discuss the issues that matter most to them in the 2026 midterm elections. From education to public safety, teens made clear they're paying close attention even if they can't yet cast a ballot.

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Culture

Elfreth's Alley Museum keeps hitchBOT's memory alive — and may turn it into a festival

Elfreth's Alley Museum is once again honoring hitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot that was famously destroyed in Philadelphia back in 2015, with a commemorative event that could eventually grow into a full festival. The quirky annual tradition is drawing renewed interest as organizers explore ways to expand it into a larger community celebration.

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