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.

Secret Philly

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.

Philly Pride photos: 31 moments of proud celebration from the 2019 rainbow parade

Even Gritty showed up to twirl a colorful flag.

These moms are coming to Philly Pride for everyone who needs a hug

There's few things as comforting as a warm, maternal embrace.

Philly Pride shopping guide: Where to support LGBTQ businesses

Since the city doesn’t keep track, we crowdsourced a map.

Equality Forum, the org behind LGBT History Month, is selling its Philly office to concentrate on national work

There’s a celebration tomorrow honoring the life of LGBT activist Donald Carter, who died last month

Tweet from @billy_penn

“Not only was Donald a cheerleader, but he was the pep rally.” Philly’s LGBTQ community remembers Donald Carter, a beloved activist who died earlier this week

Philly LGBTQ activists are worried that local cases of racism and discrimination won’t be taken seriously following the Jussie Smollett incident

The 48-year-old Mariposa Food Co-op in West Philly is meant to be a haven for LGBTQ people

Election 2019

Two-year Philly resident Duke Orsino has decided to run for City Council, hoping to be the first openly gay man ever elected to the legislative body

The rainbow crosswalks at 13th and Locust are fading fast. Officials aren’t sure whether they’ll get redone any time soon — a question that has been unanswered since last summer

Painting the Walt Whitman Bridge rainbow is a years-long project, says the man behind the idea, but there are plenty area LGBTQ causes that need support now

Election 2019

Deja Lynn Alvarez, a Women’s March organizer and LGBT activist who is transgender, has declared her candidacy for City Council

Broad Street Review on why you might want to tell people your preferred pronouns, even if you’re traditionally cisgender

A new Philly-based podcast explores Black culture, dating, sexuality and politics in the city

After all that controversy, Philly native Kevin Hart doesn’t want to host the Oscars because it would be a distraction