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Scene In Philly: Philly Black Pride

The 26th annual Philly Black Pride took place April 24-27 at various locations throughout the Philadelphia area. This year’s theme, “Love is Love,” was...

Community Brief: Visibility through art and awards

Cosmopolitan recognizes The Attic Youth Center for its contributions Cosmopolitan magazine recently published an article entitled, “30 Best LGBTQ+ Charities Where You Can Donate Time,...

Simon Trowell leads Mazzoni as interim executive director — and he’s on the lookout for whoever is next in line

In 2022, Simon Trowell retired after almost four decades of leadership in the health care and pharmaceutical industry. With a lot more time on...

Woman sues Tabu after slipping on floor allegedly made slippery due to bubble blowing

A Norristown, Pa. woman is suing the former Tabu Bar & Sports Lounge after allegedly falling on a karaoke stage floor rendered slippery due...

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...

Arts & Culture

Scene In Philly: Philly Black Pride

The 26th annual Philly Black Pride took place April 24-27 at various locations throughout the Philadelphia area. This year’s theme, “Love is Love,” was...

Colleen Brady: Capturing Queer Joy

As many of you know, the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ film festival has been on a long hiatus. But there’s good news for film lovers —...

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Alyson Palmer: Seeking Rainbows

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Regional

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

Culture War Dispatches: Grants Cut, Books Banned, and Campuses in the Crosshairs

Philadelphia’s Rosenbach Museum loses grants The latest local institution to feel the pain of the Trump/Musk funding cut axe is The Rosenbach Museum & Library...

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...

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PGN 2025 Primary Election Endorsements: Standing with Leaders Who Stand for Us

As Pennsylvania’s primary election approaches on May 20, PGN is proud to announce our endorsements for key races across the region. These decisions are...

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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...