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The Horrifying History Behind a Beloved Skin-Care Ingredient
Retin-A was developed through tests on incarcerated people.
By Kim Kelly
What It’s Like to Lose Your Classmates to Gun Violence
Gun violence wasn't something the adults explained.
By Ethan Rodriguez
Ski Mask Bans and the Racist History of Criminalizing Fashion
There’s a long history of prohibiting fashion trends popular among young Black and brown people.
By Kristin Henning and Vic Wiener
Meet the Students Rallying to Protect One of America’s Oldest Chinatowns
Student organizers in Philly are trying to stop the construction of a new Sixers arena.
By Etta Washburn
Philly Protesters Are Dancing for Queer and Trans Youth Outside the Moms for Liberty Conference
"You don't deserve our attention, and your cause barely warrants a glance from us.”
By Lex McMenamin
This Education Organizer Is Bringing a Progressive Approach to Philly's Mayoral Race
"It's not just a youth agenda, it's an economic, safety, and education agenda for our city," says Helen Gym.
By Lex McMenamin
Meet the Collective of Philly TikTokers Making You Shake Your Hips
The social stars are turning hip-rocking into music careers.
By Mikeisha Daché Vaughn
Democrats Are Scapegoating Progressive Prosecutors on Crime
Just look at the attempted impeachment of Philly DA Larry Krasner.
By Lex McMenamin
Walter Wallace Jr.'s Family Called an Ambulance, Not the Cops
His mother said police laughed at one of the family's requests for help.
By Jewel Wicker
Philadelphia Protests Erupt After Walter Wallace Jr. Killing
Video of the police shooting shows his mother attempting to intervene.
By Kaylen Ralph
Philly Organizers Are Tackling Homelessness Themselves
“This is the first place I’ve ever been that everybody here welcomed me."
By Liliana Frankel
How Tierra Whack Is Stepping Into Rap Greatness
Tierra takes us into her Whack World, exploring what it means to be a hometown hero.
By Ivie AniPhotography by Camila Falquez
Gritty Was Accused of Punching a Teen
A dad says Gritty "punched my son as hard as he could."
By Lucy Diavolo
Meme Machine Mascot Gritty Celebrated His First Pride
"The Gr in Gritty stands for gay rights."
By Lucy Diavolo
This Teen Saved Two Kids Caught in a Fire
David Gullette, 18, saved his 4- and 5-year-old neighbors.
By Lucy Diavolo
Why Protestors Want a Monument of This Italian-American GONE
Confederate leaders aren’t the only ones with a history of racism.
By Adryan Corcione
Watch Michelle Obama’s Final Campaign Speech for Hillary Clinton
She wants you to vote today.
By Kate Dwyer
Melania Trump Says If She’s First Lady, She’ll Combat Cyberbullying in Schools
No word on cyberbullying in her husband's Twitter account.
By Kate Dwyer