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BOS Philly kicks off Philly’s first big party!

It has been a long year of COVID. Bars have closed, parties have been canceled and vacations have been ruined. BOS Philly, the premier citcuit producers have been dormant all year in compliance with CDC recommendations. But now, with the newest recommendations, Philly is OPENED as of June 11. To celebrate, BOS Philly presents PRIDE!…

Philly should follow Pittsburgh’s example in support of LGBTQ businesses, says advocate

Pittsburgh is one of many cities proposing legislation bolstering LGBTQ businesses. A contributor to the effort says he thinks Philadelphia could benefit from a similar move. If the bill passes, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ business owners would be able to register on the city’s online procurement platform and would gain access to business development and training opportunities.…

Why Anti-trans Sports Bills Hurt Us All.

We are witnessing a National wave of legislation that is targeting specifically Transgender people in America. Our own Commonwealth has experienced this in the past with Trans and nonbinary youth under the Pa Children’s health insurance program ( PA- CHIP) and again now with HB 972 the ” Protect Women’s Sports act”. This current ATTACK…

Daily Dish with Dining Out For Life – Ep1

Our IG Live series, The Daily Dish with Dining Out For Life! Join us as we talk about this year’s event, and of course, our favorite foods and Dining Out For Life Restaurants! Want to support those living with HIV? Go to www.actionwellness.org/donate to contribute, or text DINEIN to 50155. Today’s guests are:Local Activist and…

Deja Alvarez also running for Brian Sims’ Seat

From the PGN LGBTQ community leader Deja Alvarez has announced a run for state representative of the 182nd district. Alvarez is the director of community engagement at World Healthcare Infrastructures and chairperson of the Philadelphia Police LGBT Liaison Committee. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded a food program for undocumented immigrant families and other food…