Philly mag’s G Philly is no more
After seven years, Philadelphia magazine has shut down its LGBTQ news section, G Philly, because “our community should be included in the larger conversation...
New podcast examines life of gay black professionals
A Philadelphia-based podcasting duo is introducing the voice of gay black professionals to the airwaves — a perspective they said is surprisingly lacking in...
Drag queen among Mummers judges
The 2019 Mummers Parade may have had more LGBTQ representation on its judging panel, but many spectators said minority groups still need more visibility...
Same-sex couple to file complaint in Mexico
Two women turned away from holding their wedding at a Cancun resort plan to file a complaint with the Mexican government for discrimination. Giulia...
Flipping back: Paging through 2018’s best reads
There were so many superb LGBTQ books in 2018 that it’s impossible to narrow the field to a “best” list. Americans are reading fewer...
The year in small screen
Two showrunners helped make 2018 the most LGBTQ ever on TV. Out gay showrunners/directors/writers/producers Ryan Murphy and Greg Berlanti have been...
Strong and healthy
NMAC offers support and engagement opportunities to advocates living with HIV who are 50 and over. Moisés Agosto-Rosario is the treatment...
Landlord claims gay tenants weren’t evicted
A landlord accused of discriminating against two gay renters when he evicted them from their Fairhill apartment has denied any wrongdoing. The attorney for...
Persons of the year honorees
Tony Doran Tony Doran is the president and founder of Woodbury Community Pride in Woodbury, N.J. He also serves on the board of Woodbury...
Drag queen named as Mummers judge
After being marred by a history of racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, the Philadelphia Mummers Parade is moving toward more LGBTQ representation on its...
Transgender recovery will expand services
Sean White hasn’t used heroin in 17 months. Prior to getting clean, White spent 17 years battle with substance abuse. He served multiple stints...
Morris anniversary haunted by lingering questions
This week marks the 16th anniversary of the death Nizah Morris — a homicide that still haunts the local LGBT community. The transgender woman...
Why are there so many poor LGBT people in America’s most...
Part one of a two-part series.Philadelphia remains the poorest of the top 10 most populous cities in the United States, according to census data...
Tackling health disparities among LGBT elders
The human body experiences many changes as it ages. The immune system weakens, chronic illnesses can develop and the body takes longer to recover...
LGBTQ holiday giving guide
This year has been a taxing one for the LGBTQ community. In 2018, the nation has seen the Trump administration’s unwavering attack on the...
School district incurs $2 million in legal expenses in bullying cases
The School District of Philadelphia has incurred more than $2 million in legal expenses defending against lawsuits filed by two students who claim they...
Lesbian sues Parx Casino for alleged job discrimination
An African-American lesbian sued the Parx Casino earlier this month, claiming that a hostile workplace made it difficult for her to do her job...
Trenton ‘gayborhood’ finds new lease on life
Mill Hill, once considered a drug-ridden, rundown slum in Trenton, N.J., is now an upscale residential neighborhood that’s attracting more artists, big-city professionals and,...
New Congress member joins push for LGBT equality
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon fulfilled the promises she made while campaigning to fight for LGBTQ equality: She recently joined the Congressional LGBT Equality...
Upscale Cancun resort rejects same-sex wedding
When Giulia Umile and her fiancée, Jess, got engaged earlier this fall, Umile knew just the place to hold the wedding. A world traveler,...
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