New Name
JocksPHL is now ‘Level Up’!
The small bar at 1330 Walnut Street has gone under a lot of changes and it’s changing again. It’s new name is ‘Level Up‘ It
March 11, 2021
Blog
Local Leadership
DVLF Board Welcomes Karl Michelfelder & Michael Grosberg returns as President-elect
Michael Grosberg (former treasurer) re-joins the Board to serve as President alongside Karl Michelfelder, longtime DVLF (Delaware Valley Legacy Fund) event contributor.
March 5, 2021
Transphobia
JocksPHL accused of transphobia
UPDATE: Jocks PHL has released a revised apology letter A recent post to social media from Donyx Rivers has raised some eyebrows. In that video,
March 3, 2021
charity
Philly AIDS Thrift Announces $200,000 in Grants
Philly AIDS Thrift is pleased to award $200,000 this spring to 24 organizations and programs focused on HIV prevention and care, as well as for
March 3, 2021
Politics
Rep Malcolm Kenyatta running for US Senator
Kenyatta, a Black gay man from Philadelphia, whoās considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, made the announcement Thursday onĀ The ReidOutĀ on MSNBC.
February 22, 2021
Politics
Brian Sims, State Rep for Philly’s Gayborhood Announces Bid for Lt. Gov.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims, who was the first openly LGBTQ member of the Legislature when elected in 2012, announced on Monday that he is running for lieutenant governor.
February 16, 2021
R.I.P.
The Ari Gold Interview
We are saddened that Ari Gold passed away on February 14, 2021. Below is an interview we did with him on August 11, 2008.
February 16, 2021
Trans
2021 Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Will Be Virtual
Mazzoni CenterĀ announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, its 2021 conference will be delivered in a virtual format. For more than a decade the conference
February 15, 2021
charity
Show your Love Silent Auction
DVLF is powered by love and they need some of YOUR love this Valentineās Day to help provide for the emerging needs of the LGBTQ+ community in the Delaware Valley Region.
February 12, 2021
Community
Behind the Scenes of the Football Shoot
Behind the Scenes of football photoshoot with Model Gunnar Montana and Photographer Joe McFetridge
February 8, 2021
Music
NEW EP – RuPaul in London
GivingĀ RuPaulāsĀ ever-growing arms of theĀ Drag RaceĀ franchise, it is no surprise that the drag iconās music releases feel slightly rarer. WithĀ RuPaulās Drag Race, All Stars, UK,Ā and now
February 6, 2021
news
Big Gay Ice Cream Closes
FROM Big Gay Ice Cream: āWith great sadness, but with no regrets,ā Bryan and Doug have decided that Big Gay Ice Cream will not be
January 28, 2021