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Queer or trans and live in Philly? You could get vaccinated at William Way

20,000 HIV+ Philadelphians are now eligible for the vaccine, causing crush and confusion at Mazzoni Center
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Philly’s only lesbian bar is shutting down, adding to a somber nationwide trend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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