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Voguing, dance, and fashion take over the Franklin Institute at the 2022 Summer Ball
The Pride month event was created as a “choose your own adventure” to appeal to all types.
Philly’s lack of queer Latine spaces leaves the community frustrated
Sammy's Place on North 5th Street bucks the trend — and has been attracting a younger crowd.
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La falta de espacios para Latine queer en Filadelfia crea frustración en la comunidad
Muchos sienten que sus necesidades no son satisfechas y que sus voces no son escuchadas.
Philly’s 10th annual Disability Pride Parade celebrates inclusivity, access, and community
“Getting together and having fun is a way of gaining power,” said one organizer.
Thousands march through Philadelphia for a revived Pride that celebrates all
First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.
The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on its first-ever Pride concert, with a chorus and drag queen joining the program of LGBTQ composers
The June 2 show at Verizon Hall is free with RSVP.
Trans Art Mart brings 50 vendors to an inclusive outdoor marketplace at Love City Brewing on Saturday
The event has been more than two years in the making.
Northwest Philly students took the lead, organizing an assembly for school teachers on queer and trans issues
The professional development session provided a list of tangible tips.
Philly can vote to get rid of man-centric language in the city charter
Right now, the city’s governing document defines some positions as for “men of recognized standing.” A ballot question in the May primary would change that.
Penn’s Lia Thomas wins 3 events and sets 5 records at Ivies on her way to the NCAA championships
Despite “all the world talking about her,” the trans swimmer performed under pressure in front of a supportive crowd.
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas cleared to compete in NCAA Championships after rule change on trans athletes
“It's unfortunate that she is under this incredible microscope,” said a researcher about the flurry of debate over Thomas’ participation.
Fried pickles, board games, and pre-COVID orgies: Philly’s best queer love stories for Valentine’s Day
A sampler platter of LGBTQ romance.
When your ID doesn’t match the name on your vax card, it can be hard to enter Philly restaurants
It's especially an issue for trans people, who often have to use their dead name or out themselves.
Send Billy Penn your queer Philly love story for Valentine’s Day
It’s all fair game: your first date, your latest hook up, or how you keep the romance alive.
Former Prevention Point staff say sexual assault and harassment went unaddressed at the Kensington community health nonprofit
The executive director declined to address the allegations, but said reforms have been made.
Philly’s queer doula collective is helping LGBTQ parents navigate the health system
There are support groups, family meet-ups, and a growing resource list.
Philly’s unique and successful Way Home program is helping LGBTQ people find housing
Originally dependent on CARES Act funding, advocates are working to make it last.
Visit Philly’s Jeff Guaracino, ‘true champion’ of Philadelphia and LGBTQ tourism pioneer, has died
The Philadelphia native was 48 years old.
Philly students can now identify as nonbinary in the school district system
Superintendent Hite said the change was a step towards becoming more “equitable and inclusive.”