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Drag Queen/KingTown and Country Players present Titanic: The Musical
Experience Titanic: The Musical live in Buckingham through July 26. Don’t miss this emotional, award-winning production—get your tickets now!
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Malcolm Lazin to Receive 2021 APA Civil Rights Award
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) will present Malcolm L. Lazin, Executive Director of Equality Forum, with the 2021 John Fryer Award. The award recognizes an individual who has contributed to or improved the mental health of sexual minorities.
Local Mike Figueroa Wins Body Building Competition
We wanted to extend our congratulations to Michael Figueroa for winning at the Mr. Natural Philadelphia Body Building Competition
Liberty City Endorsement Results
The membership of the Liberty City LGBTQ+ Democratic Club, the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively committed to organizing LGBTQ+ Democrats, has voted. Today we are proud to announce our endorsements for the 2021 primary election.
Philly Pride 2021 Updates
UPDATED: 4/29 – COVID has changed a lot of events, Check in to see what the latest on Philly Pride is!
HEROES 2021
In recognition of the HEROES working to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, DVLF has enlisted former honoree, Malcolm Kenyatta of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, to host this year’s ceremony. It is a virtual event being held on May 2, 2021. Your support for the event is invaluable to help DVLF fulfill our mission. You may…
Greg Yorgey-Girdy Running for Philadelphia’s First Gay, Black Judge
From OUT.com Greg Yorgey-Girdy is running for judge for Municipal Court in Philadelphia, a city with a historically broken justice system. If elected, he would be the first out gay Black man elected to judge in Municipal Court history. An experienced attorney with nearly two decades focusing on litigation, conflicts, and compliance, Yorgey-Girdy says he…
Vaccines at the William Way
The William Way LGBT Community Center is excited to partner with our friends at Philadelphia FIGHT to continue to get members of the LGBTQ+ communities vaccinated! We are currently registering members of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ communities for a vaccine event on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. If you are an adult (age 18+) and live or work in Philadelphia please call us at…
Ashley Coleman Announced as New Executive Director of GALAEI
After a robust and thorough search, GALAEI is elated to announce Ashley L. Coleman as the new Executive Director of GALAEI . Ashley brings more than 20 years of experience in social justice and racial equity.
Jonathan Lovitz running for Brian Sims’ Seat
From the Philadelphia Gay News….. LGBTQ community leader Jonathan Lovitz announced on April 19 his candidacy for State Representative of the 182nd District seat. Lovitz has been the Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the past five years. In 2020, he co-organized PhillyVoting.org, an initiative to strengthen voting in the Black and LGBTQ community.…
Every episode of Colton’s gay reality show leaked
As The Bachelor Star, Colton Underwood, comes out of the closet, we ask, is the word ready for him to have his own show?
Philly’s own Tip Popp shows what the show might look like:
Photos from Level Up’s White Party
Level Up shared some photos from their recent White Party.
PGN Turns 45!
The 45th anniversary of the Philadelphia Gay News is today and their anniversary issue is out!
William Way COVID-19 Clinic
The April 6 clinic is among the first pop-up vaccination events specifically geared toward queer and trans Philadelphians. William Way first opened slots last week to people who receive regular services at the community center. Though it’s been posting on social media and sharing via email, the center is still working to fill its 200…
Bucks-Mont PRIDE 2021 Fundraiser
Help them make HISTORY with the first ever Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival on July 18th from 1-6 pm. SAGA Community Center, Montgomery County’s LGBT+ center, and a program of The Welcome Project PA, will be hosting this long-overdue PRIDE Festival for residents of Montgomery and Bucks Counties, but we can’t do it without your help! Donate…
New Hope Celebrates is planning to celebrate Pride in a non-traditional way
New Hope Celebrates (NHC) will not be having the traditional Pride Parade and Pride Fair in May 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and safety concerns surrounding the wellness of our community members, visitors, partners, and volunteers.
Stonewall Sports Registration is OPENED!
Registration for Spring 2021 is officially opened!
We wanted to remind you of a few key differences between our normal leagues and our Spring Pick-Up Season that will be important to keep in mind for registration:
New Hope Celebrates History Launches Documentary Fundraiser
In keeping with its mission to honor the people, places, and moments that made New Hope one of the most vibrant LGBTQ communities in America, New Hope Celebrates History announces a campaign to raise $10,000 to complete the funding for a new documentary film with a working title, Nowhere but HERE. “Nowhere but HERE chronicles the lives,…
Women Forward: Philadelphia director of LGBT affairs is making history
When Celena Morrison took office as the director of LGBT affairs in Philadelphia, she didn’t know she was making history. “I had a ‘me’ moment. Like, me? These people are looking up to me?” said Morrison. “Growing up, I didn’t see anyone who represented me, who I was as a kid.” She came out to…
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 started as BoxerPHL in 2014, as part of the set of Boxers bars from NYC. With two successful locations in New York City (one in Chelsea and one in Hell’s…
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.
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, Donyx has alleged behavior from the management of JocksPHL Donyx alleged the management often misgendered staff and customers. They also were allegedly quotes as saying “I have my one trans person,…
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 support people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in the Delaware Valley. This support has been more important than ever as non-profits throughout Philadelphia and across the country have been…
Rep Malcolm Kenyatta running for US Senator
Kenyatta, a Black gay man from Philadelphia, who’s considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, made the announcement Thursday on The ReidOut on MSNBC.
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.
