HOME IS WHERE THE RAINBOW IS

About 50 people turned out Saturday afternoon, including Mayor Nutter, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 13th and Locust streets to kick off “There’s No Place Like Home,” a two-week celebration of the 40-year history of the Gayborhood. A new batch of rainbow street signs will be affixed this month at 16 locations in the neighborhood, alongside the three-dozen already in place. On Sunday, community members and allies came together for a block party that featured drag performances, games and an assortment of vendors and nonprofits. Organizer Bruce Yelk said the party met expectations. “It was exactly what we were hoping it to be. People were out having fun, playing games, getting involved. It was just a fun day out for everyone.” Scott Drake

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