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The Philadelphia Gay News is the area’s largest and oldest publication targeted to the le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Started in 1976, we strive to focus on and promote businesses and populations within our community to engender mutual success. This includes publishing special issues to highlight areas such as marriage, pets and health, as well as tackling sensitive issues like LGBT su***de and homelessness.

As problematic as treatment for LGBTQ+ people is overall, LGBTQ+ people of color face unique challenges.
04/29/2025

As problematic as treatment for LGBTQ+ people is overall, LGBTQ+ people of color face unique challenges.

Health care is a weighted issue for LGBTQ+ people. Due to income disparities, access to health care and essential services is often limited.

Francis spoke out vociferously against anti-gay laws, saying these laws against gay people are “unjust” and should be re...
04/29/2025

Francis spoke out vociferously against anti-gay laws, saying these laws against gay people are “unjust” and should be repealed.

Pope Francis, controversial head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and LGBTQ ally, died early on Easter Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Trump’s 2025 ban is a more restrictive version of an anti-trans policy he instituted in his first term, which did allow ...
04/28/2025

Trump’s 2025 ban is a more restrictive version of an anti-trans policy he instituted in his first term, which did allow some trans servicemembers who transitioned under the Obama administration to continue serving.

The Trump administration this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a ban on transgender troops.

What is rarely discussed in the q***r and trans community or in the larger community about LGBTQ+ health care is how per...
04/28/2025

What is rarely discussed in the q***r and trans community or in the larger community about LGBTQ+ health care is how pervasive some illness is and how specific deficits with regard to health care exacerbate that reality.

Health care is a weighted issue for LGBTQ+ people. Due to income disparities, access to health care and essential services is often limited.

“It speaks to something in a lot of us,” said organizer Jett Biggert about why the events are so popular. “It can be so ...
04/28/2025

“It speaks to something in a lot of us,” said organizer Jett Biggert about why the events are so popular. “It can be so silly, and it’s really just like a nice excuse to hold hands aggressively with a friend or stranger — which is also right up my alley.”

Through Q***r Arm Wrestling, an emerging community, Jett Biggert is cultivating a different experience for enthusiasts in Philadelphia.

A ruling by the high court is expected in late June or early July.
04/28/2025

A ruling by the high court is expected in late June or early July.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding whether a group of Maryland parents can pull their elementary-school children from classes featuring books with LGBTQ themes or characters.

"The one language that everybody spoke, no matter where I moved, was the language of music," said Palmer.
04/27/2025

"The one language that everybody spoke, no matter where I moved, was the language of music," said Palmer.

I had a chance to talk with the delightful Alyson Palmer of BETTY about life, activism, allyship and BETTY's upcoming show at City Winery.

Given the nature of "Maslow's Peak," dancer Jared Kelly says it demands a range of performance skills beyond dance — and...
04/26/2025

Given the nature of "Maslow's Peak," dancer Jared Kelly says it demands a range of performance skills beyond dance — and he’s thrilled by the challenge.

Choreographer Jennifer Archibald will debut her new BalletX piece May 2-3 as part of the Festival At The Mann.

The qualities the committee looked before endorsement: integrity, a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and its is...
04/25/2025

The qualities the committee looked before endorsement: integrity, a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and its issues, qualifications and overall fitness for the office they’re seeking, and their past performance history and record.

On April 22, Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club held a meeting to ratify its endorsements for candidates in the upcoming primary elections

Over the years of his tenure, Francis continually broadened his perspective on LGBTQ+ people.
04/25/2025

Over the years of his tenure, Francis continually broadened his perspective on LGBTQ+ people.

Pope Francis, controversial head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and LGBTQ ally, died early on Easter Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage.

The elegant, aching and tender romantic drama, “On Swift Horses” — out today at area theaters — tells two parallel stori...
04/25/2025

The elegant, aching and tender romantic drama, “On Swift Horses” — out today at area theaters — tells two parallel stories of q***r desire in 1957.

“On Swift Horses,” which is out April 25 at area theaters, tells two parallel stories of q***r desire in 1957.

“The bad guy is so much more fun to play,” says dancer Jared Kelly.
04/24/2025

“The bad guy is so much more fun to play,” says dancer Jared Kelly.

Choreographer Jennifer Archibald will debut her new BalletX piece May 2-3 as part of the Festival At The Mann.

In these grim political and economic times, the need for the uplifting and energizing effects of laughter is greater tha...
04/24/2025

In these grim political and economic times, the need for the uplifting and energizing effects of laughter is greater than ever.

Variety Pack, a mini-festival o comedy performances will take place in the first two weekends in May in the Louis Bluver Theatre.

Philly Black Pride starts tonight, with two new wellness-centered opportunities coming this weekend!
04/24/2025

Philly Black Pride starts tonight, with two new wellness-centered opportunities coming this weekend!

Philly Black Pride’s annual weekend of festivities are scheduled for April 24-27 at various locations in the Philadelphia area.

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