Secret Philly

How Giovanni’s Room reinvented itself to succeed as the oldest gay bookstore in the country

The shop has been an LGBTQ haven for nearly 50 years.

Transgender bathroom fight: AG Shapiro adds Pa. as supporter of teen who sued his Florida school

The lawsuit, which could set nationwide precedent, has been going on for almost four years.

After 30 years of competing with other events, Philly Pride is moving to a new date

The June LGBTQ festival will no longer conflict with Odunde.

FringeArts unmoved as petition to cancel ‘blasphemous’ Philly drag show garners 20,000 signatures

“Jesus Drag Superstar” features Martha Graham Cracker and students from Paul Green Rock Academy.

Philly Thanksgiving for LGBTQ people: Free food, drinks with friends, and a chance to gather with chosen family

It’s that season again — and you have options.

The Women’s Medical Fund is now the Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa.

Pennsylvania’s largest abortion fund is rebranding in the name of inclusivity.

Philly trans artist who depends on Facebook for income has accounts suspended for a week, despite providing documentation

The social media platform promised reforms back in 2014, but they’ve been unevenly implemented.

All Philly schools are supposed to have a gender neutral bathroom, but they’re often hard to access

Some buildings place them in the nurse’s office, or down a locked hallway.

Philly’s new Pride Collective is fundraising for big things, but won’t pull off OutFest

Instead of hosting a fall festival, the group is focusing on the annual June parade, which could cost $1.5 million.

Latino Life in Philly

Historical marker honoring LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez is Pennsylvania’s first for person of Latino descent

The tribute will be unveiled at Philadelphia City Hall.

LGBTQ students say high school support groups are life-changing. Why does Philly only have a dozen?

The district says there are more, but couldn't provide a number. School leaders wish for centralized guidance or a template.

Philadelphia school district is hosting its first-ever youth pride event this week

Publicity wasn't great, students say, but they appreciate the effort.

Two new bars in the Gayborhood are owned by people of color, marking a major shift

Said one proprietor of telling people his place is brown-owned: “You wouldn’t believe the number of people who are shocked.”

Philly Pride parade nonprofit owed thousands to the city when it imploded, and left vendors out to dry

The organization's former executive director is currently running for mayor of a Delaware County town.

The first music festival to drop DaBaby was a Philly concert at the Mann

Questlove also crossed off the rapper after his homophobic comments.

Friends and family honor the life of Dominique Rem’mie Fells with a big West Philly block party

Instead of a vigil, this year’s event is a celebration.

Reinventing Philly’s Pride Parade: What happens next?

A new group is working to create a celebration that’s affordable, representative, and inclusive — without police.

Malvern Prep’s Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

The Raiders defensive end made the announcement from his home in West Chester.

Latino Life in Philly

The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele

Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.

Philly LGBTQ history: An overview of the city’s legacy of pride

From Quaker house parties to the black-and-brown-striped flag.