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Philadelphia FIGHT sued for wrongful death

Philadelphia FIGHT is being sued in federal court for wrongful death and medical malpractice. The local HIV/AIDS agency allegedly failed to report a foster...

Galaei’s Black BDSM event promotes sex positivity

On Feb. 22, Galaei will be producing its inaugural Black BDSM event, which according to the organization’s press release, will be “a recognition of...

Philly AIDS Thrift surpasses $5 million in donations

Philly AIDS Thrift awarded $358,085 in grants to 34 HIV/AIDS nonprofit service organizations during a ceremony at William Way LGBT Community Center, marking a...

New Mazzoni Center audit shows financial ups and downs — but also a path forward

The Mazzoni Center’s recent financial hardships first entered public discourse after an audit for fiscal year 2022 included a “going concern” notice. This note...

PGN’s second annual Senior Summit honors LGBTQ+ trailblazers

PGN hosted its inaugural LGBTQ+ Senior Summit last year to commemorate 10 years of John C. Anderson Apartments, Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ affirming senior living center....

Out U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero resigns

The first LGBTQ+ person and woman of color to serve as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on Feb. 17...

Arts & Culture

Jaclyn Rodriguez: The Officiant Jawn

Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. ~ Franklin P. Jones If you’re looking to take the ride,...

Matteo Lane’s ‘Can’t Stop Talking Tour’ heads to Philadelphia

This man just Can’t Stop Talking! Viral comedy star Matteo Lane is back on the road, taking his stand-up extravaganza for another round of...

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Judge in Pennsylvania rules on parental notification for transitioning child

On Feb. 13, a federal judge issued a ruling that’s partially favorable to a parent who’s challenging a school district in Pennsylvania that doesn’t...

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SAGE scored a victory against Trump — but LGBTQ+ older adults are still at risk

After the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo attempting to freeze federal grants and other financial assistance, SAGE — the nation’s...

Trump targets Department of Education — and kids it sought to protect

For a number of years, the U.S. Department of Education has been one of the major targets of conservative Republicans, who make no bones...

Board members for LGBTQ foreign affairs group resign amid Trump attacks

By Joe Reberkenny, Washington Blade Courtesy of the NLGBTQ Media Association The board of the affinity group Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA)...

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A message to all high-profile public figures about trans rights

Earlier this week on Instagram, BET shared a reel of a powerful speech at the NAACP Image Awards by NBA icon Dwayne Wade and...

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Loved ones remember Julie Chovanes, trans attorney and advocate

Julie Chovanes, a widely-respected trans attorney from the Philadelphia area, died suddenly on Jan. 7 of a heart attack. She was 64 years old...

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Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City: A Romantic Getaway Down the Shore

As someone who grew up in Florida, I never got to experience Philly’s “down the shore” culture, but after living here for the past...