LGBTQ
Sex-Positive Club Owner on Zoning Permit Revocation: “We’re Not Backing Down”
After several months of controversy over its desire to turn the historic Tacony Music Hall in lower Northeast Philly into a community center serving the […]
Mazzoni Center Staff Vote to Unionize
After weeks of internal turmoil over the decision to consider unionization, Mazzoni Center front-line staff voted 51-34 on Wednesday evening in favor of a petition […]
Mazzoni Staff Forced Firing of Alt-Right-Supporting Anti-Union Consultants
After several months of controversy over management woes and staff protests, LGBT healthcare provider Mazzoni Center is now under more scrutiny following the recent hiring […]
LGBTQ&A: Rafael Alvarez Febo
Rafael Alvarez Febo is the community economic development coordinator for the Office of City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. We chat with the long-time social justice advocate […]
Meet the Local Queer Model Who Could Land a Deal With Maxim With Your Vote
South Philly’s Jessa Jordan is currently a finalist in Maxim Magazine‘s nationwide “Maxim’s Finest” contest. The winner, chosen by online voters, will receive a $25,000 […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: 3rd Annual Trans Flag Raising Over City Hall
For its solidarity with the local trans community, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the 3rd Annual Trans Flag Raising Over City Hall. […]
LGBTQ&A: Nima Etemadi
Nima Etemadi is an award-winning pastry chef and co-owner of Cake Life, a new seasonal bakery in Fishtown. We chat with the winner of Food […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: SuperDope House Party
For its return to party house vibes and all-inclusive atmosphere, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is SuperDope House Party: Sankofa Edition. Top summer […]
This Fishtown Engagement Shoot Begins at Home, But Ends Somewhere Magical
Mikey Ticzon and Brandon Ryan’s love story begins where many do: with mutual friends from college. Mikey’s roommate was dating Brandon’s best friend, and Brandon […]
LGBTQ&A: Elicia Gonzales
Elicia Gonzales is a long-time queer Latinx activist and nonprofit leader in the community. We spoke with the executive director of the Women’s Medical Fund […]
Trans Worker Says Coffee Shop Fired Them After They Reported Harassment
A former employee at South Philly’s Function Coffee Labs says they were terminated after making complaints about harassment on the job from a “transphobic” customer […]
Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs Seeks First-Ever Deputy Director
For the first time in the city’s history, there will now be two people in the Mayor’s Office leading the city on LGBTQ issues: The […]
GALAEI’s Trans-Health Information Project to Be Renamed Trans Equity Project
The Trans-Health Information Project (TIP), a program of GALAEI, has officially changed its name to the Trans Equity Project. The push for a name change […]
LGBTQ&A: Tiommi Jenae Luckett
Tiommi Jenae Luckett is a transgender activist and HIV awareness advocate. We chat with the fearless social justice champion on Arkansas, living with HIV, and […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Martha Graham Cracker’s 12th Anniversary Party
For its festive celebration of powerhouse drag, this week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Martha Graham Cracker’s 12th Anniversary Party. Enjoy a night featuring […]