Wolf says he’d veto Philly rep’s bill to keep trans girls out of school sports

The assertion that boys are always physically stronger has been disproven. Advocates call the proposed legislation “cruel.”

Philly’s coronavirus response

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

The community center is hosting a clinic for people in Phase 1A or 1B.

Philly’s coronavirus response

20,000 HIV+ Philadelphians are now eligible for the vaccine, causing crush and confusion at Mazzoni Center

The LGBTQ health clinic says it doesn't have staffing or space to ramp up doses.

Philly food and drink scene

Philly’s only lesbian bar is shutting down, adding to a somber nationwide trend

Bars catering to queer women, like the Gayborhood’s Toasted Walnut, are disappearing across the U.S.

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 can even use the outdated “gay panic” defense to justify violence.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

Secret Philly

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.