LGBTQ

Misinformation surrounding gender-affirming care for trans youth obscures medical standards and public knowledge

Moms for Liberty event still set for Museum of the American Revolution despite outcry from staff, historians

Celebrate Pride Month at these Philly events during the last week of June

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New art installation depicts Philly's LGBTQ history through old photos

Gayborhood Public Art

As anti-drag and trans legislation rises nationally, Philly's LGBTQ community fights for its safe haven

fat lady brewing

Giovanni's Room, America's longest-running LGBTQ bookstore, celebrates 50 years with a block party

Giovanni's Room Anniversary

Check out these Pride Month events happening in Philly during the second full week of June

Franklin Institute Pride Month

During Pride Month, these Philly bars are selling colorful cocktails to support LGBT organizations

Cocktails For A Cause FCM

Philly Pride March and Festival: Here's the parade route, road closures and other info you need to know

2023 Pride March and Festival

Check out these Pride Month events happening the first weekend of June in Philly

Philly Pride 1st weekend

With book bans on the rise nationally, New Jersey lawmakers look to stop them in their state

Fewer gay and bisexual men are getting HIV, but prevention barriers still persist

CDC warns of summer mpox resurgence, urges vaccination for high-risk groups

'Beyond Magenta,' Susan Kuklin's profile of 6 trans teens, has become one of the most banned books in America

Beyond Magenta Kuklin

Author Judy Blume speaks out on J.K. Rowling's divisive comments about transgender equality

A beloved drag star returns to Philly

Tammy Faymous

New Jersey to ensure trans people have access to gender-affirming care

13 South Jersey towns lack required nonbinary option on marriage applications

South Jersey Marriage Licenses

New documentary examines Malcolm Kenyatta's historic campaign for U.S. Senate

Malcolm Kenyatta Documentary

'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay

Philly-based Pals sock company encourages acceptance through mismatched pairs

PALS socks philadelphia hannah lavon

Hop on the Hogwarts Express with a Harry Potter marathon at the Philadelphia Film Center

Harry Potter Marathon

Trans woman fatally shot at home in Germantown on Thanksgiving, D.A. says

Transgender Woman Fatal Shooting

People flock to buy merchandise from brewery co-owned by Army veteran who stopped Club Q shooter

ACLU federal complaint alleges Central Bucks School District of discriminating against LGBTQ students

Get in shape with a drag queen boot camp during Manayunk's LGBTQ pride festival

Out and About Manayunk

Drag queen Valencia Prime dies after collapsing on stage at Gayborhood bar

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To protect LGBTQ youth in Pa. from conversion therapy, Gov. Wolf signs order discouraging its use

Gov Wolf Executive Order

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year award

Lancaster County school district adopts athletic policy restricting trans students in sports

Trans Sports Lancaster County

Pop-up market at Mural City Garden to highlight LGBTQ small businesses

Philly Queer Flea

Carl Nassib pledges to match $100,000 in donations to LGBTQ nonprofit for Pride Month

Virtua Health's new primary care practice to focus on LGBTQ+ community in South Jersey

Virtua Pride

Franklin Institute's 'Science After Hours' series continues with Summer Ball on June 24

Franklin Institute Summer Ball

Global swimming organization bars transgender athletes from women's competitions

William Way Center to host public exhibition, memorial ceremony to honor Philadelphians lost during AIDS crisis

William Way Center

Pennsylvania bill would limit discussions of gender identity, sexual orientation in elementary schools

Transparency Bill

Gov. Wolf to Pennsylvania Republicans: 'Leave trans kids alone'

PA Trans Sports Ban

Stina Pizzeria's next monthly charity dinner to feature collaborative Indonesian menu

Stina Pride Month

50 years ago, Dr. John E. Fryer shifted views of homosexuality in a bold speech to the APA

John Fryer APA

Swimmer Lia Thomas to pursue Olympics after Penn graduation

Hyatt Centric Hotel to celebrate Pride Month with artist reception, craft market

Hyatt Centric Pride Month

Runner treks 370 miles across Pennsylvania to raise money for LGBTQ+ youth mental health

Trevor Project Runner

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