Philly trans leaders burst with pride over Biden’s historic pick of Pa.’s Rachel Levine

The Pa. health secretary would be the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Someone tore down the new tribute to LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez within 48 hours

The building owner said they expected the artwork to remain up until at least the end of the month.

New Philly mural shouts out Black and queer organizers’ role in getting Biden elected

"We Did That" is up near the Pa. Convention Center, at the spot that felt like the center of the universe during ballot counting.

Down the block from the whitewashed mural, a colorful new Gloria Casarez tribute

Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.

Philly’s surprising arrest rate in reported violence against trans women this year: 100%

These kinds of cases are likely under-counted, however, thanks to a fraught relationship with police.

Float Jawn: This Philly millennial is building a boat to sail around the country

Amede Bennett, who's using memes to learn about nautical life, wants the vessel to be a space for the Black queer community.

Movement for hate crime law? LGBTQ and trans speakers give first ever testimony to PA Senate Republicans

Legislators who heard the speeches were moved, but action is far from certain.

No one charged with hate crime in Philly trans women murders because Harrisburg won’t pass LGBTQ protections

People in Pa. can even use the outdated “gay panic” defense to justify violence.

After surviving a brutal attack, Kendall Stephens wants to help trans people citywide

The 34-year-old public health student hopes to go into local government.

Fundraiser vigil celebrates life and birthday of murdered trans woman Dominique Rem’mie Fells

"Dominique was always one to give, no matter what she had," said Fells' mother.

Philly’s coronavirus response

How to change your name while Philly’s courts are shut down — and why it matters

The system was closed for several months, dealing a blow to the LGBTQ community.

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Secret Philly: When Rittenhouse Square was the city’s Gayborhood

In the ‘50s and ‘60s, men who hung out south of the park were known as the “Spruce Street boys.”

Penn may settle trans discrimination lawsuit as landmark Supreme Court ruling enshrines LGBTQ protections

The historic SCOTUS decision provides civil rights that were lacking in Pennsylvania.

Queer Eye’s Philly season is live on Netflix — here’s a guide in the form of a drinking game

There's an overwhelming amount of colonial garb.

Philly’s Black drag queens pay it forward with show supporting Black Lives Matter

Performers say it’s still important to celebrate Pride.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly students can now officially change their school district names, thrilling LGBTQ advocates

The move is an unexpected side effect of the switch to remote learning.

Philly’s Methodist churches are about to split: Some accept LGBTQ people, others banish them

The region's bishop says she just wants the 100k-person congregation to stay together.

How does Philly show up to a presidential impeachment? In a platinum blonde wig with stilettos to match

Local drag queen Pissi Myles made a colorful splash at the Capitol this week.

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Secret Philly: Inside one of the nation’s largest collections of LGBTQ history

Thanks to a $300k grant, the archives housed at William Way are finally getting proper treatment.

Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time

Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.