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Michele Zipkin

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Michele Zipkin is former a staff writer for Philadelphia Gay News, where she reported on LGBTQ youth issues, housing insecurity, health care, city government and advocacy organizations, and events. Her work has been recognized by the Keystone Media Awards, Society of Professional Journalists, National Newspaper Association, and more. She received her BA from Goucher College and her MA in journalism from Temple University. She was on staff with PGN from January 2020 December 2023 and previously worked as a freelancer.
The trans pride flag
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It is hate to speak the ‘truth’ if it’s rooted in transphobia 

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LGBTQ+ and disability advocate speaks on vision impairment, accessibility
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LGBTQ+ and disability advocate speaks on vision impairment, accessibility

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Meth addiction remains a problem among queer men
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Meth addiction remains a problem among queer men

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Athletics people running on the track field. Sunny day
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Queer and nonbinary athletes call out Philadelphia Marathon

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Flame of many candles burning on the background in blue and yellow color
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Philly to honor Trans Day of Remembrance

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The front of William Way LGBT Community Center
Local

Senators push forward funds for William Way

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Sean Hyatt holds the scholarship check surrounded by his mother, Danté Austin’s mother, sister and friends, and members of GOAL. (Photo: Courtesy of GOAL)
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Danté M. Austin scholarship awarded to local grad student

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Temple launches program to educate medical residents in trans, nonbinary and intersex patients
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Temple launches program to educate medical residents in trans, nonbinary and intersex patients

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Queer photographer Robert Carter working with photo subject Martha Hackett. (Photo: Courtesy of GroundFloor Studios)
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Multipurpose, LGBTQ+-friendly production studio opens in Philly

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Attendees at The Attic’s 20th anniversary gala in 2013.
Local

The Attic rings in 30 years of giving LGBTQ+ youth a place to be themselves

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Stephen Schwartz plays piano
Local

Musical stars to honor composer Stephen Schwartz in Mazzoni Center benefit concert

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From left, photos of Ellington McKenzie and Kaye Terrell, as seen in Marcus Branch’s solo photography exhibit “Smell Your Flowers.”
Local

Philly photo exhibit honors trans people of color

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Jefferson opens clinic for LGBTQ+ older adults in Philly
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Jefferson opens clinic for LGBTQ+ older adults in Philly

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Gay author to hold book reading event about his life with HIV and beyond
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Gay author to hold book reading event about his life with HIV and beyond

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Philly municipal candidates speak at LGBTQ+ political forum
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Philly municipal candidates speak at LGBTQ+ political forum

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LGBTQ+ youth struggle with mental health challenges, but resilience remains
National

LGBTQ+ youth struggle with mental health challenges, but resilience remains

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William Way Executive Director Chris Bartlett and Mayor Jim Kenney at the Indigo Ball.
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Community leaders and orgs honored at William Way’s Indigo Ball

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signs an executive order protecting trans and gender-expansive individuals seeking gender-affirming care in the city. (Screenshot: City of Philadelphia Government Facebook page)
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Executive order designates Philly as a safe haven for gender-affirming care

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Perkiomen Valley School Board passes bathroom policy based on biological sex
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Perkiomen Valley School Board passes bathroom policy based on biological sex

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Squares from the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which will be on display at the annual AIDS Walk Philly. (Photo: Phil Mantas)
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AIDS Walk Philly continues to raise funds to help people with HIV live well

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