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The Old Bridge Board of Education’s repeal of transgender protections sparks fear and backlash. What does this mean for student safety?
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AC Pride group’s to celebrate Atlantic City’s gay history
It was a big deal back in its heyday, which was really the 1970s. Everybody from Philadelphia, New York and DC all came to New York Avenue
The Attic Youth Center Announces New Executive Director John Fisher-Klein
The Board of Directors of The Attic Youth Center is pleased to announce the appointment of John Fisher-Klein (he/him) as their new executive director. He assumed the role on September 27th, 2021.
Philly AIDS Thrift Hosts 16th Anniversary Drive-in Movie Night Featuring The Shining
Philly AIDS Thrift announces their 16th anniversary celebration – all to raise funds to support local HIV/AIDS organizations, plus to pay for interior and exterior renovations. Instead of hosting a giant fall block party with thousands of supporters, PAT will pivot again and host a socially distanced drive-in movie night at the Navy Yard.
Advocates urge lawmakers to decriminalize HIV during hearing
Pennsylvania has laws on the books that criminalize or control behaviors through HIV-specific statues and regulations. During a hearing today, PA House Democrats heard testimony from a victim of these laws and those advocating for change.
William Way Archives Receives Grant
he John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives at William Way LGBT Community Center has been awarded a $29,520 Save America’s Treasures grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
PHOTOS: Out Night Out
Our Night Out is returned to Uptown Beer Garden — but in its new location at the corner of 16th and JFK Blvd (across from Love Park! )
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First Latinx Pennsylvania Historical Marker Dedicated for Gloria Casarez
A state historical marker commemorating the life and work of the late Latina lesbian civil rights leader and activist Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) will be installed at City Hall on October 8 at noon
What about OUTFest???
There is a lot of confusion with OUTFest this year. And while it’s not officially happening, we have some great events to celebrate!
Trans Chef Dane DeMarco Selected for New Garces Chefs in Residency Program at Volver
Chef Jose Garces celebrates the return of in-person indoor theatre and arts with the relaunch of Volver for the first time since the pandemic shut-down the performance kitchen and restaurant. Volver is now reopened at Kimmel Garces is proud to announce the reopening of Volver at Kimmel Cultural Campus with a brand-new program that will see…
Jump, Darling, opens the qFlix Film Festival
Jump, Darling, is a 2021 film by Canadian director Phil Connell which was the opening night feature of qFlix Philadelphia on Sunday.
New Symone Salib Mural Honors Late LGBTQ Leader Gloria Casarez
Beautiful new mural by Philly-based artist Symone Salib honors the late LGBTQ+ leader and activist, Gloria Casarez at GALAEI on Fontain Street at Howard Street in Norris Square!
FringeArts & qFlix Philadelphia
Two of the largest festival are going on at the same time to make the end of summer more fun! And as always, PhillyGayCalendar has all the tea!
Dr. Rachel Levine to Receive the Marsha P. Johnson Image Award
PRESS RELEASE from qflixphilly.com It is with a great sense of duty, respect, and pride that qFLIX Philadelphia: The LGBTQ+ Film Festival announces the presentation of the 2021 Marsha P. Johnson Image Award to Dr. Rachel L. Levine, Assistant Secretary of Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Levine has been selected as the…
BalletX Presents Sunset, o639 Hours at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
On September 9, BalletX presented choreographer Matthew Neenan’s full-evening work from 2014, Sunset, o639 Hours, at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
Stonewall Registration
That’s right! Registration is opened for Bowling, Billiards, Yoga, and Stonewall In Motion (formerly Stonewall Running Group). For registration details, dates, and locations, read on below! Registration questions? Contact Sports Operations Director Mike Morris at mmorris@stonewallphilly.org. Can’t wait to see you all soon! Director Mike Morris This fall, they will be launching Stonewall In Motion (formerly known as Stonewall Running Group).…
Dating Red Flags
It might have been a while and you might not remember what you are doing, so we asked our fans to give us some red flags to look out for when dating, and here is what they said!
qFlix Phily premiers ‘Jump, Darling’
With qFLIX Philadelphia 2021, just weeks away on Sept. 26 – Oct. 3, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre & Virtual, it is time we all turn our attention to this all-important community festival that has grown to be the largest LGBTA+ arts and cultural festival between NYC and Miami.
Photos: Falcons Soccer Team
Coed Team playing in Casa Soccer League. You can join this Fall while we are trying to put 3 Falcons teams together.
COVID-19 Recovery Fund
The Marsha P. Johnson Institue’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund provides one-time direct relief in the amount of $500 to BLACK transgender or non-binary identified people. As our commitment is to always center the needs of those most beyond the margins, priority has been given to BLACK trans women and those who have experience as sex workers,…
Photos: BOS Philly Night Swim
The team from BOS Philly produced another amazing party, this time by the pool. Check out the photos from Night Swim.
Two bars in the Gayborhood are owned by people of color
Two bars opened recently in the Gayborhood that are owned and operated by people of color, marking a big culture shift for the LGBTQ enclave in Center City, where racism has been documented for years.
Lehigh Valley, PA Celebrates Pride this Weekend
With Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Pride events on pause for the moment, we wanted to let you and fellow Philadelphians know that about an outdoor pride event in nearby Allentown this weekend.
Queer Chef D. DeMarco debuts Cuisine at Sonny’s Cocktail
Sonnys is proud to introduce Executive Chef D. DeMarco (they them), who brings a wealth of experience. Chef is now transitioning and at this stage of the process is using D. and they/them.