PGN LGBT rights and non-discrimination map 2018
Page 1 is a state-by-state map of LGBT rights and discrimination protections in the law at a state level. Page 2 is a map...
Upcoming Pride Celebrations
a round-up of pride events around the region Delaware: Delaware Pride Festival Aug. 11 www.delawarepride.org/ Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Pride June 1-10 https://www.pittsburghpride.org/...
Costumer and cabaret artist collaborate on seven interactive costumes for Fringe-A-Thon
Fringe-A-Thon, FringeArts’s annual 12-hour dance party fundraiser, offers this year’s attendees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to have their cake and eat cake it too —...
Lancaster Pride expands to include week of events and beer garden
In the 12 years since its inception, Lancaster Pride Festival has grown considerably, from a modest start contained in local gay bar Tally-Ho Tavern...
Please Touch Museum celebrates LGBT inclusion with new festival
Please Touch Museum is introducing its inaugural Pride Family Festival June 9, an all-day celebration of LGBTQ families and communities around the world with...
PGMC to perform at annual Pride Shabbat Dinner
This year’s Pride Shabbat Dinner has added an inaugural guest: the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. The 15-year annual traditional dinner is...
Millennial collective invites LGBTQ women of color
Her Philly Moves, a collective run exclusively by LGBTQ-identified millennials, is hosting a music, arts and film festival June 9 during Pride for LGBTQ...
Gay Pride in Philadelphia, 1972-2018
It’s been 48 years since Philadelphia’s first Pride parade and 30 years since Philly Pride Presents took over organizing the event. ...
Progressive trans legislation honors longtime N.J. advocate
Longtime trans advocate Barbra “Babs” Siperstein is expected to be honored this month in New Jersey with the passage of groundbreaking legislation in her...
Trans workshop series offers training, community participation
Mazzoni Center is hosting a pair of workshops this month to provide medical care to transgender and gender-nonconforming patients ahead of the 17th annual...
30 years of Pride
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia Pride. Over the last three decades, Pride Day has evolved from a small, impromptu march to...
American Bible Society to implement restrictive employment policy
The American Bible Society, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Center City, will implement a new policy next year that’s expected to disqualify sexually active...
Business brunch with Pride
Independent Business Alliance will host a Pride Brunch at Cuba Libre 1-3 p.m. June 10, giving Pride-goers a break from the festivities and the...
City officials say Supreme Court ruling won’t alter expectations for local...
City officials this week reiterated that proprietors of places open to the public in Philadelphia cannot turn away LGBT individuals despite a recent U.S....
Philly Queer Bazaar to feature motley of makers at Tattooed Mom
Tattooed Mom’s other-worldly green interior will host a full roster of queer small-business owners selling self-made goods that range from occult objects, tinctures and...
Former Mazzoni interim CEO responds to anonymous accusation of sexual harassment
An anonymous note at one of the breakout sessions with local leaders at this week’s LGBT State of the Union alleged that 10 employees...
Mayor’s Office introduces more inclusive Pride celebration
The Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs is hosting a month-long series of events with more-inclusive spaces for the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia Pride. ...
Trans Equity Project cuts due to funding deficit
Last week’s cuts to queer Latinx social-justice organization Galaei’s Trans Equity Project, a sexual-health and HIV-counseling program serving Philadelphia’s trans community, will not be...
Liquor company says ‘love is love’ with Pride bottle labels
The families behind Stateside Urbancraft Vodka have been doing business in Philadelphia since 2015. Now, Stateside is celebrating Pride Month with a “Love is...
Philadelphia FIGHT offers training for AIDS Education Month
Philadelphia FIGHT is featuring more community-based trainings and educational programs for its 24th annual AIDS Education Month. Kyle Chvasta, the organization’s...
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