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Mazzoni Center funding lawsuit takes next steps

A trial date was set for May 11, 2026 to resolve matters between Mazzoni Center — a local LGBTQ+ health center — and a...

Dining Out for Life: When going out to eat can also make a difference

Update: The original version of this story states that Dining Out For Life was taking place on April 23. It is taking place on...

Philly Black Pride continues to expand and evolve

Attendees at William Way LGBT Community Center’s recent Town Hall meeting on April 10 erupted into cheers and applause when Jacen Bowman, vice president...

Local candidates vie for Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club endorsement

On April 8 and April 9, Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club held their Candidate Nights for local politicians running for various offices in the...

Philly’s LGBTQ+ leaders introduce new resources during Town Hall remarks

“There’s so many things happening now — and I think what we need to do as a community is educate ourselves and be informed...

Pa. Supreme Court clears the way for Kenneth Frye murder trial

On April 7, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court cleared the way for Kenneth Frye to be tried for third-degree murder for allegedly killing Eric Pope...

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Horoscopes: April 18-24, 2025

Aries: You seem to find the words you're looking for as your ruler enters fellow fire sign Leo for the next six weeks. This...

Bee Knight: But I’m A Cheerleader!

In 2008, I received the prestigious Leeway Transformation Award — and it truly was transformational. The grant made it possible for me to travel...

Horoscopes: April 11-17, 2025

The Healing Power of a Punchline

Horoscopes: April 4-10, 2025

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New Jersey governor candidates speak on LGBTQ+ issues

A gubernatorial race is well underway in New Jersey — with Democrat and Republican candidates seeking their party’s support in a saturated field before...

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Oral arguments scheduled in D.C. regarding trans servicemembers

Oral arguments are scheduled for April 22 at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the Trump administration’s plan...

Culture War Dispatches: Libraries, schools and the arts combat federal rollbacks

Philadelphia area schools defy Trump One of the Trump administration’s major initiatives has been to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools,...

Dispatches from the Culture Wars

In the ever-escalating battle over culture and education, recent developments highlight the growing influence of right-wing policies on public institutions. From the Trump administration’s...

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Remembering Tyrone Smith, longtime leader and activist

Tyrone Smith, longtime leader and activist, recently passed away after decades of advocacy as a champion for the Black, LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia. Smith...

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Sheriff Rochelle Bilal Unveiled 2020–2023 Term Report

Philadelphia, PA— On Monday, April 14, 2025, Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office hosted a public press conference to officially unveil the 2020–2023 Term Report — a comprehensive...