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Support the launch of The Painted Mug Cafe
The Painted Mug Cafe is a new performance space and cafe that serves the queer community in Philadelphia.
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…
Cherry Street Pier Returns
The Garden at Cherry Street Pier is back for its first-ever full spring, summer and fall season.
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…