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.
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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.
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.
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Crowdsurfing Giuliani and garden tool selfies: Four Seasons Total Landscaping punk rock concert is a total success
“Most Philly thing ever,” said a vendor at the show.
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.
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.
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.
Why should ‘women’s’ hair always cost more? Philly salons are cutting out the gender bias
At places like Transfiguration Hair Studio on Baltimore Avenue, LGBTQ clients feel welcome.
Philly launches a real-time tracker for crimes against LGBTQ people
The system isn’t perfect, but it’s more than most cities have.
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 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.
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.
Arrest in attack on Kendall Stephens, Black trans woman beat up in her Point Breeze home
There's no hate crime charge — because queer and trans people aren’t a protected class in Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraiser for Black trans woman murdered in Philadelphia sees surging support
Dominique "Rem’mie" Fells was 27 years old when she was killed.