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.
Jason Villemez is the editor of the Philadelphia Gay News and writes frequently on LGBTQ history. His nonfiction has appeared in the PBS NewsHour, LGBTQ Nation, and local LGBTQ publications across the country. He lives in Philadelphia with his husband.