LGBTQ
LGBTQ&A: Kory Aversa
Kory Aversa is the CEO and president of Aversa PR & Events, a public relations firm that represents local restaurants, arts groups, nonprofits, and small […]
LGBTQ&A: Juan Franco Murillo
Juan Franco Murillo is the newly appointed executive director of DVLF. We talk to the emerging community leader on what he’s learned on his journey […]
Activists Launch Petition Calling on Mazzoni CEO, Other Leaders to Resign
This story has been updated with a statement from Mazzoni Center. A week after 82 front-line staffers from Mazzoni Center signed a “call to action” […]
March Demanding Justice for Shantee Tucker Scheduled for Wednesday
This Wednesday, community members are planning a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of a Black transgender woman who was tragically killed last week on […]
A Gay “Berniecrat Socialist” Announces Surprise Run Against Brian Sims
In an unexpected twist, state Rep. Brian Sims will have an out challenger in November — the first time in Pennsylvania history that two openly […]
Black Trans Woman Murdered at Old York Road Wednesday Morning
Police are looking for a suspect connected to the murder of a black transgender woman. According to a police report, at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday […]
82 Mazzoni Center Staffers Sign Petition Addressing Recent Turmoil
Following ongoing controversy surrounding the abrupt termination of Mazzoni Center’s first-ever diversity, equity, and inclusion director, Kay Martinez, 82 of the organization’s staff members have […]
Diversity Director Fired by Mazzoni Center Files PCHR Complaint
Following Monday’s firing of Kay Martinez, Mazzoni Center ’s first-ever director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Philadelphia magazine has learned that Martinez filed a complaint […]
Mazzoni Center Fires Diversity and Inclusion Director, Prompting Staff Protest
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. More than 50 staff members walked out of Mazzoni Center’s headquarters on Monday morning […]
LGBTQ&A: Mike Hisey
Mike Hisey is a longtime community activist and public speaker. We chat with the venture capitalist turned human rights advocate on Trump, fashion, and why […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: South Asian Drag Night
As summer winds down, our LGBTQ line-up is heating up. There’s a something for everyone this weekend, from impressive drag shows and a incomparable burlesque […]
“The Skorpion Show” Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
After millions of online views and several notable celebrity guest appearances, The Skorpion Show, created by Philly-based gay YouTube sensation Kevin Simmons, will be celebrating […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Sweat Party
As summer heats up, our LGBTQ line-up is in full swing. There’s a something for everyone this weekend, from nightlife to a blazing beef and […]
Tabu Lounge to Acquire, Expand Into ICandy Nightclub Space
Tabu Lounge co-owner Jeff Sotland informed staff at the Gayborhood bar on Tuesday night that Tabu has entered an agreement to purchase the building that currently […]
Bebashi Sues R&B Singer Kelly Price Over Gala No-Show
Philadelphia HIV/AIDS nonprofit Bebashi is suing Grammy-nominated singer Kelly Price for allegedly refusing to refund a $25,000 advance the group paid her to headline its 32nd annual gala event. The […]