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Trans rights Philadelphia

Can trans and non-binary people still get legal documents changed and gender-affirming health care? Know your rights.

Philly's new director of LGBTQ+ Affairs is Tyrell Brown, who has helped shape the city's Pride events

Tyrell Brown LGBTQ

School District of Philadelphia to continue allowing trans athletes to play sports aligning with gender identity

philadelphia school district transgender policy

What happens to a school that refuses to obey the Trump ban on transgender athletes?

trans athletes

At Philly's 'Trump preparedness' hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections

Trump sanctuary cities

'Dragula' contestant Pi hopes Philly will grow its 'arsenal' of drag stars on TV

Pi Dragula interview

Atlantic City's first full-service LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant in two decades to open next month

ByrdCage Atlantic City bar

Mayor Cherelle Parker begins search for new LGBTQ+ Affairs leader after filling 2 top roles in her administration

Cherelle Parker administration

Philly's first queer newspaper published just one issue in the early 1970s and was funded by a drug deal

Gay Dealer newspaper

Trick-or-treating at the zoo and a National Coming Out Day parade: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide zoo

Four festivals this month will celebrate National Coming Out Day

Coming Out Day Ourfest

LGBTQ people smoke cigarettes at higher rates, and they face barriers to quitting

LGBTQ Tobacco Use

'Star Wars' burlesque and incarcerated artists: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide art

Before the internet, the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Philadelphia connected LGBTQ callers with safe spaces

Gay switchboard

Dancing, park celebrations and puppies: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's final week

BucksMont Pride

A Phillies game, art markets and parties: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's fourth week

Phillies Pride Night

Sweet Juice Fest to return in July with lineup of local queer performers

Sweet Juice Fest

BEloved Events is helping queer couples navigate wedding planning

beloved events wedding planning

A fun run, block party and drag tea: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's second week

Philly Pride Run

Queer cinema to screen at Philadelphia Film Society for Pride Month

PFS Queer cinema

Philly author explores life, art and a queer group house in new novel

Housemates Emma Copley Eisenberg

Philly Dyke March is back for Pride Month, but a schism spawned a new event with a similar purpose and name

Philly Dyke March Pride

Festivals, marches and a giant flag: Your guide to Philly Pride Month's first week

Philly Pride Parade

Author Emma Copley Eisenberg to discuss LGBTQ+ novel at the Free Library

Free Library Emma Copely Eisenberg

Stonewall exhibit in New York to feature Philly's role in gay rights movement

Sapphira Cristál reflects on her favorite 'Drag Race' outfits and her love for Philly

Sapphira Cristal finale

Sapphira Cristál lost 'RuPaul's Drag Race' but won Philly's heart

Sapphira Cristal Drag Race finale

Sapphira Cristál tries to win 'RuPaul's Drag Race' tonight; here's where to watch

Philly's Sapphira Cristál tells her story in the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' semi-final

Sapphira Cristal RuPaul's Drag Race memoir podcast

Philly's Sapphira Cristál dominates comedy challenges in 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Sapphira Cristal Plane Jane speakeasy bathroom RuPaul's Drag Race

William Way Center to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a fashion show

William Way Fashion Show

City cancels Trans Day of Visibility event but will still raise transgender pride flag

Philly City Hall Trans flag transgender visibility

Philly's Sapphira Cristál leads a politically charged musical number in 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

RuPaul's Drag Race Sapphira Cristál 'Power' voting

Sen. John Fetterman removes William Way LGBT Center funding from bill

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State trooper who arrested Philly LGBTQ official during traffic stop put on restricted duty

Celena Morrison Arrest

Nonbinary people have higher rates of eating disorders, underscoring need for inclusive treatment environments

Eating Disorders Renfrew Center

Gayborhood bar's longtime karaoke host takes show to new venue after after Palestinian dancer controversy

National Mechanics exterior

New art installation at North Philly's InLiquid Gallery explores queer identities

InLiquid beLONGING Wolensky Castle Vanity

Philly drag and burlesque performers rally behind Palestinian dancer who was barred from Tabu

Gayborhood Manning St.jpg

Gayborhood bar criticized after it abruptly cancels performance by Palestinian dancer

Tabu Leila Delicious

Police search for 19-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting journalist Josh Kruger

Josh Kruger Suspect

Story of a pioneering queer writer's audacious love life is preserved in the Rosenbach collection

rosenbach Mercedes de Acosta

'Mean Girls,' Mutt Strut and apple cider doughnuts: Your weekend guide to things to do

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