Steve McCann

Apr 3, 2008

Involvement and Our Issues

I think the current Democratic Party presidential race is proving that our democratic process does work. It is working wonderfully. Voters have...

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Apr 2, 2008

What do you have in your closet for Spring 2008?

Well if you’re anything like me, you probably have an array of clothes you don’t even recognize, even though you just looked...

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Apr 1, 2008

The Shondes and Steph Hayes

Cheeks Studio in Upper Darby, PA was set up quainter than a boutique gay bed and breakfast on a Sunday morning for...

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Mar 29, 2008

Hillary Clinton’s LGBT Record

With the April 22nd Primaries quickly approaching, Pennsylvania is buzzing. While I’ll be featuring columns on Hillary Clinton leading up to the...

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Mar 27, 2008

T-bar 3rd Wednesday Open Mic Night

The place is out of this world. It is positioned perfectly on the corner of 12th and Sansom St. Its large glass...

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Mar 24, 2008

Jerome, 28

I told him I couldn't do it that night - I was just too drunk and too sick - but he wasn't...

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Mar 20, 2008

20 Questions with Steph Hayes

I can’t remember the first time I saw Steph Hayes perform. As a matter of fact, I’ve sadly heard more swooning lesbians...

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Mar 11, 2008

DJ Manny Lehman in Philly

Manny Lehman is the central part of many gay community members' dance memories. He’s spun everywhere from Montreal to Miami; New York...

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Mar 10, 2008

Aiden, 29

What gets to me is gay men talking about trans folks like they’re not "real" men, or "real" women... I’m just like...

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Mar 7, 2008

MEN

As I look at the stamp mark on my hand from the door guy at North Star Bar I hope it never...

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Feb 29, 2008

Interview with designer Pietra

Pietra is a gifted woman with many talents that range from designing clothes and home decor to make-up artistry and even photography....

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Feb 25, 2008

Toby, Age 21

My dad was kinda your typical hard-ass conservative father. It's all about family, getting married, having kids…about being a man. I guess...

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Feb 19, 2008

Queer Rock

Perhaps you think that you are the only Rockband playing, Bowie sing-a-long, Bob Mould loving or even rap loving LGBT citizen in...

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Feb 11, 2008

Terry, Age 19

But still, I was hearing it from everywhere else, boys like girls and girls like boys and that's how it is. I...

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Feb 9, 2008

Sara Felder’s JUNE BRIDE

Review of 'Sara Felder's JUNE BRIDE'

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Feb 7, 2008

Random. Passionate. Cagey – Sometimes

Kelly Burkhardt, the head programmer of the Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, on the making of her new film Tremble...

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Feb 1, 2008

Knock Me Off

Whether you realized it or not purchases and interests in knock-off apparel and accessories are through the roof. Are knock-offs a good...

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Jan 22, 2008

David, Age 27

I've never been very good at this. Seems like I can't figure out dating very well, but I can figure out how...

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Jan 21, 2008

Review of ‘The Misanthrope’

The Misanthrope is the play to see right now. The actors are magnificent and the clothing handsome and rich.

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Jan 14, 2008

Andrew, Age 20

At that time, my whole world was my family and my church. When they talked about gay people it was always them,...

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Jan 10, 2008

Who Is Jeffrey and What Can He Tell Us About HIV?

"Jeffrey" recently asked in an email: "Where should I go to get tested, and how are things going to go when I...

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Jan 8, 2008

Are You Dressed?

A recent disappointing incident prompted me to discuss the subject of this column. When you check your closet it's time to make...

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Jan 5, 2008

Age of Arousal

Review of the new play 'Age of Arousal' inspired by The Odd Women by George Gissing. Directed by Blanka Zizka

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Dec 31, 2007

Tim, Age 18

Even if you're not ready to be out to anyone else yet, just having that one friend know is a big help.

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