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Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club announces primary election endorsements

On April 22, Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club held a meeting at the Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany to ratify its endorsements...

Philly tradespeople build queer support systems

After earning a degree in psychology, Noreen Buckley tried to work in corporate America but couldn’t stomach the monotony or how hard she had...

Queer Arm Wrestling: A place for unlikely friendships

Arm wrestling — often used to settle disputes among siblings or as a way for teenage boys to show off — doesn’t seem like...

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...

Arts & Culture

Horoscopes: April 25-May 1, 2025

Aries: When your sign is visited by its opposing planet Venus, you can't help but attract controversial energy, get into interesting situations, and say...

Alyson Palmer: Seeking Rainbows

BETTY — the beloved indie rock trio that has been delighting both LGBTQ+ and mainstream audiences for nearly 40 years — will be in...

Horoscopes: April 18-24, 2025

Bee Knight: But I’m A Cheerleader!

Horoscopes: April 11-17, 2025

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Allentown council designates its city a ‘safe haven’ for LGBTQ+ people

On April 16, Allentown’s city council adopted a resolution (R48-2025) designating their city as a “safe haven” for LGBTQ+ people. The resolution was introduced...

National

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow anti-trans military ban

The Trump administration this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a ban on transgender troops serving in the military,...

Health care is a weighted issue for LGBTQ+ people

This story originally appeared in News Is Out. Health care is a weighted issue for LGBTQ+ people. Due to income disparities, particularly for lesbians, bisexual and...

The legacy of Pope Francis

They called him the people's pope — a charismatic and inspirational leader touched by grace. Pope Francis, controversial head of the world's 1.4 billion...

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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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Overcoming barriers before receiving gender-affirming care

Ellie Wasserman, LSW (they/them) joined the Temple Health Adult Gender Affirming Surgery Program as the Program Manager in 2024, and they have a clear...