
LGBTQ
Visit Philly opens search for new CEO and president
Following the death of Visit Philly’s previous head, Jeff Guaracino, the tourism marketing agency is looking for a new leader.
3 years ago
Philly’s queer doula collective is helping LGBTQ parents navigate the health system
There are support groups, family meet-ups, and a growing resource list.
3 years ago
A group organized a virtual book drive so the community can buy titles the district has removed or has plans to remove from school libraries and lessons.
3 years ago
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas and the overblown frenzy over her participation in college sports
The science behind why she's allowed to compete with women.
3 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ champ hits $1 million; talks fame, trans rights
Amy Schneider is now among only four contestants to reach $1 million in regular-season play.
3 years ago
Philly’s unique and successful Way Home program is helping LGBTQ people find housing
Originally dependent on CARES Act funding, advocates are working to make it last.
3 years ago
City to honor Visit Philly’s Jeff Guaracino on the day of his funeral
Friends said the groundbreaking CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the city’s tourism marketing corporation, planned his own funeral while succumbing to cancer at age 48.
3 years ago
Listen 1:21Visit Philly’s Jeff Guaracino, ‘true champion’ of Philadelphia and LGBTQ tourism pioneer, has died
The Philadelphia native was 48 years old.
3 years ago
A new Pennridge School District policy limiting student access to books and resources related to gender identity has ignited a battle over civil rights.
3 years ago
‘Letting it shine’: An Abington library is creating space for kids to talk about gender
The Abington Township Public Library’s new program, Rainbow Connections, offers a safe and fun place for LGBTQ+ kids in grades K-5.
3 years ago
Listen 1:49N.J. close to codifying same-sex marriage
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the legislation, which enshrines same-sex marriage into New Jersey law.
3 years ago
Delaware school district adds protections for transgender students
The Red Clay district school board approved a policy affirming the rights of trans students to be addressed by a name and pronoun corresponding with their gender identity.
3 years ago
Philly’s newest LGBTQ performance venue to debut with ‘A (Queer) Christmas Carol’
The Painted Mug Cafe, a new performance venue and coffee shop in South Philly, will be dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ community.
3 years ago
Listen 1:35Owner of Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club overwhelmed by support following fire
After fire destroyed Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club, Crimson Moon Tavern owner Don Bischoff says he’s been overwhelmed by support from around the region.
3 years ago
Philly students can now identify as nonbinary in the school district system
Superintendent Hite said the change was a step towards becoming more “equitable and inclusive.”
3 years ago