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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.