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The Horrifying History Behind a Beloved Skin-Care Ingredient

Retin-A was developed through tests on incarcerated people.

What It’s Like to Lose Your Classmates to Gun Violence

Gun violence wasn't something the adults explained.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Meet the Collective of Philly TikTokers Making You Shake Your Hips

The social stars are turning hip-rocking into music careers.

Democrats Are Scapegoating Progressive Prosecutors on Crime

Just look at the attempted impeachment of Philly DA Larry Krasner.

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.

Philadelphia Protests Erupt After Walter Wallace Jr. Killing

Video of the police shooting shows his mother attempting to intervene.

Philly Organizers Are Tackling Homelessness Themselves

“This is the first place I’ve ever been that everybody here welcomed me."

How Tierra Whack Is Stepping Into Rap Greatness

Tierra takes us into her Whack World, exploring what it means to be a hometown hero. 

Gritty Was Accused of Punching a Teen

A dad says Gritty "punched my son as hard as he could."

Meme Machine Mascot Gritty Celebrated His First Pride

"The Gr in Gritty stands for gay rights."

This Teen Saved Two Kids Caught in a Fire

David Gullette, 18, saved his 4- and 5-year-old neighbors.

The 7 Best Cities for College Graduates Who Love Food

Open tables and open job markets.

Why Protestors Want a Monument of This Italian-American GONE

Confederate leaders aren’t the only ones with a history of racism.

Watch Michelle Obama’s Final Campaign Speech for Hillary Clinton

She wants you to vote today.

Melania Trump Says If She’s First Lady, She’ll Combat Cyberbullying in Schools

No word on cyberbullying in her husband's Twitter account.