Philadelphia Gay News

Earlier this year, I received a call asking if I would ride on an LGBTQ+ Pride float in the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade — Philadelphia’s official Independence Day parade — on July 3. We talked about what the float should represent, and we quickly agreed that there was no more recognizable symbol of LGBTQ+ Pride than Stonewall. I gladly accepted the invit...

Summertime Prides

Rehoboth Beach Pride will once again provide another excuse to spend a weekend down the shore. The five-day event, taking place July 15-19 — will include workshops, book signings, meet-ups, music shows, family gatherings, an interfaith Pride service and more. Events take place at various locations in town with a Saturday festival ...

In May, Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly supported legislation that will establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program, also known as PhillySaves — which helps peop...

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been enjoying this summer! Despite what’s going on in the world, Philadelphia has been an oasis of international unity and joy. Just walking down the street, seeing people in brightly colored jerseys and hearing different languages being spoken makes me smile.

The person responsible for much of what’s happening is a friend who alway...

Pride Month may be over, but queer and trans Philadelphians and their allies still have plenty to look forward to this summer as they try to beat the heat. Among the events that LGBTQ+ audiences can get excited about is the five-day comedy festival “Variety Pack,” taking place July 9-13 at the Drake.

Returning for the third time, “Variety Pack,” co-produced by writ...