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Ed Miller held up Thursday's copy of the Philadelphia Gay News with the front page story of the Elder Initiative at the William Way LGBT Community Center being honored during the LGBTQ Senior Summit. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Local LGBTQ leaders recognized during 2nd annual Philadelphia Gay News Senior Summit

On Thursday, the John C. Anderson Apartments provided the space to recognize multiple people who continue to impact their community.

5 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Arts & Entertainment

Jennifer Finney Boylan on her memoir ‘Cleavage’

Jennifer Finney Boylan reflects on her life as a transgender women and the ongoing fight for acceptance and rights.

Air Date: February 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Sex, love and relationships after 40

From platonic marriages, polyamory, to post-menopausal hookups, relationships are radically changing. Gen X women Glynnis MacNicol and Sheri Cole inspire our Valentine's Day.

Air Date: February 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Lia Thomas swimming in a race
Politics & Policy

Penn and San Jose State face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletes

The investigation at Penn focuses on Lia Thomas, who swam on the school’s women’s team and was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title in 2022.

5 months ago

multiple photos of Donna Nicole Booke
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s FringeArts, ‘Fallawayinto’ cherishes a forgotten champion of the transgender community

Arielle Julia Brown wrote a ritualistic memoriam about her aunt, Donna Nicole Booker, who thrived in the San Francisco underground.

6 months ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau, pictured here speaking at the 4th annual Philadelphia Palestine Day, warned residents of the impact President Donald Trump could have on the city at a hearing on Jan. 22, 2025. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky/WHYY)
Community

City Council explores how Philadelphia is prepped to challenge changes implemented by the Trump administration

Nearly a dozen people testified at a City Council hearing about how changes in the White House will be felt in Philadelphia.

6 months ago

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Participants speaking to each other
Politics & Policy

Delaware ACLU trains activists to repel threats to immigrants, reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections under Trump

The state’s ACLU chapter hopes to prepare residents for potential policies under the incoming Trump administration.

6 months ago

Icebox Project Space sign at the Crane Arts studios
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Black Visioning Group celebrates 4th anniversary with art, performances

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

7 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The history of sex and sexuality in America

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Sarah McBride speaking at a podium
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

‘My journey to coming out was a journey of grief’: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

"I had to give up on the idea that I could live in a community I love, find work that I love, find love itself," the congresswoman said. Listen to the full interview.

Air Date: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau seated at her desk at City Council chambers at City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council plans to review President-elect Trump’s potential impact on LGBTQ+, immigrant communities

The hearing is designed to review the impacts of a Republican administration and Congress on Philadelphia.

8 months ago

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People attend a rally as part of Transgender Day of Visibility at the U.S. Capitol
Community

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.

8 months ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

8 months ago

''Considering Matthew Shepard''
Arts & Entertainment

The parents of Matthew Shepard came to Philly to remember their son at the Mann Center

Twenty-six years after the savage killing of Matthew Shepard, a theatrical oratorio makes its Pennsylvania premiere at the Mann Center.

9 months ago

Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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