Broadway fans don’t need to travel to New York City to experience their favorite shows because on Oct. 11, Philly Dance Fitness is hosting their “Take It Off Broadway” Burlesque Variety Show at Ruba Club. Over the course of five weeks, teachers at Philly Dance Fitness collaborated with their students to create choreography from scratch. […] The post Performers to ‘Take it Off Broadway’ and into Philly appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Hundreds gathered at Philadelphia’s LOVE Park on Oct. 2, anticipating a big reveal. For the first time since 1998, professional women’s basketball is officially returning to the city thanks to Unrivaled, the only 3v3 professional women’s basketball league in the United States. “I’m so excited to be back home in Philly,” said Natasha Cloud, an […] The post Philly scores big as first stop for Unrivaled basketball tour — a win for LGBTQ+ fans appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Whenever a milestone birthday rolls around, the expectation is for reflection, recommitment to goals and a fair bit of revelry. For my 40th this month, Ashlee is taking me to Niagara Falls, revisiting a trip from close to 20 years ago, so we’ll definitely get some revelry in. As I do the whole reflecting and […] The post A 40th birthday parenting bucket list appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Aries: Time to turn theory into practice as Mercury and Mars align in Scorpio in your eighth house. Mercury, the planet of thought, and Mars, the planet of action, synchronize in Scorpio, whose intent runs deep and is often full of meaning. During this period, psychological and spiritual feelings of unrest may surface and warrant […] The post Horoscopes: Oct. 3-9, 2025 appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
What you eat plays a key role in supporting your overall health. A well-rounded, nutritious diet can help keep your heart and brain functioning at their best. However, it’s also important to be mindful of extreme or unbalanced eating habits, which may carry health risks if sustained over time. Your diet and the health of […] The post Can Fad Diets Lead to Heart Disease and Stroke? appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Q: I know there’s a new federal tax law that was recently signed in Washington. Can you provide some highlights on how it may impact us? A: Yes, the new tax law covers a variety of areas, some of which may impact your 2025 tax filing, which you’ll complete in early 2026. Here’s a summary […] The post How the New Tax Bill May Impact You appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
OURFest, Philadelphia’s National Coming Out Day festival, is back on Oct. 12 with a day-long event that runs 12 p.m.-7 p.m. But the festivities are starting early this year! A week of new events will happen across the city to kick off LGBTQ+ History Month in a way that celebrates today’s queer community, cultivates belonging, […] The post New events — including a community roundtable — coming to this year’s OURFest appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Next week, PGN is celebrating the 49 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders for 2025. I had a chance to speak with one of the honorees, Tami Sortman, at one of our favorite coffee shops in the Gayborhood. Some responses have been edited for length or clarity. Where do you hail from? I hail from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, […] The post Tami Sortman: From Softball to Streets and Stage appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Trans youth have struggled to access affirming health care across the region after Pennsylvania’s biggest providers quietly stopped offering gender-affirming services to minors — a decision made by major hospital systems in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania following threats by the Trump administration. Despite openly scaling back gender-affirming care for people under the age of […] The post Pennsylvania lawsuits take center stage in the fight to support and protect tra...| Philadelphia Gay News
When Out & About in MNYK started six years ago, it didn’t include a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” event. But to the festival’s organizers and show producers, the shadowcast performance feels like it’s always been part of the festivities. The flick is often part of Halloween traditions, with theaters screening the film throughout spooky season. […] The post Celebrate 50 years of ‘Rocky Horror’ at Out & About in MNYK appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Kyle McIntyre was born in, and has spent most of his 27 years, in Upper Darby Township, just west of Philadelphia. And it was shortly after getting his Master’s in Public Policy from Temple University that he became inspired — some would say radicalized — into political activism, which, perhaps inevitably, led him to the […] The post ‘The best thing I’ve ever done’ — out candidate Kyle McIntyre runs for Upper Darby council appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
“I wanted to create a place where people feel welcomed for who they are,” said Sister Bernadette Kinniry in “Living Positive,” a documentary about Siloam — a holistic wellness center focused on supporting people living with HIV/AIDS that she co-founded with Father Don Reilly in 1995. The two religious leaders saw a need to combat […] The post Siloam will celebrate 30 years of holistic wellness with a joy-filled gala appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
As of this writing, Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air. Thank the holy Jesus. America’s constitutional crisis is finally over. Oh say can you see. Let freedom ring. Hallelujah. Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-koo-sa. Magnifico (oh oh oh oh). Sorry, I got a little caught up in a fever dream there. Yes, Disney has released a […] The post Creep of the Week: Bad News appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
The voices in Donald Trump’s head were unanimous. “Everyone says that I should get the Nobel Peace Prize,” he told the United Nations General Assembly. If he really believes everyone agrees with him, why is he so consumed with revenge? Also, are we really going to let a mad ignoramus destroy our country? Trump’s popularity […] The post What to give a man who demands everything? A pink slip. appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Out queer filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan delivers a fun, sexy and bloody romp with “Bone Lake,” out Oct. 3 in theaters. The stylish thriller opens with a memorable episode involving a couple, naked in the woods, before the plot kicks in and Diego (out gay actor Marco Pigossi) and his girlfriend Sage (Maddie Hasson) arrive […] The post ‘Bone Lake’ filmmaker and actor talk mixing sex and violence appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is guilty of genocide and should be held accountable as an international criminal, tried by the International Criminal Court in The Hague for war crimes. His treatment of the Palestinian people — through relentless bombing and starvation — is inhumane. As Americans, we should be ashamed that our […] The post Israel, Palestine, and the LGBTQ+ boycott of the U.S. appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
A recent 19th News/Survey Monkey survey found that 4 in 10 Americans want politicians to stop focusing on transgender issues. It is also worth noting that this is pretty evenly split between the right and the left. I am one of those 4 in 10. Before I go much further, I also think it’s worth […] The post In defense of transgender people appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Chloe Grace Moretz speaks ‘Love Language’ Congratulations are in order for Chloe Grace Moretz, who very recently married her girlfriend, model Kate Harrison. And the star of the queer indie “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” has a new film in the works, “Love Language,” from filmmaker Joey Power (“After Everything”). The story of a woman […] The post Deep Inside Hollywood: President RuPaul moves into the multiplex appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Chester County has taken its place as the latest southeastern Pennsylvania county to dramatically expand civil rights protections within its borders. On Sept. 24, the Chester County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2025-03, which not only establishes anti-discrimination for an expanded class of people — including specifically listing sexual orientation and gender expression — it […] The post Chester County establishes county HRC, explicitly to protect LGBTQ+ residents and other...| Philadelphia Gay News
Philadelphia Gay News Horoscopes for the week ahead, Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025. See what the stars have in store for your sign.| Philadelphia Gay News
Your gut health plays a vital role in overall health. Understanding prebiotics vs. Probiotics is important to support your well-being.| Philadelphia Gay News
Gavin Newsom may be having a moment. But if he won’t protect the homeless or trans people, what the hell makes you think he’ll protect you?| Philadelphia Gay News
The Trump administration’s executive order on homelessness and mental illness raises concerns it could harm LGBTQ+ people.| Philadelphia Gay News
One Superman has given $2M+ to global charities. Another leapt into federal enforcement, sparking backlash from Hollywood peers.| Philadelphia Gay News
I met Waliyyah Muhsin through her company Handmade Amazingness while sampling her Whip That Ash! body butter at a Pride event.| Philadelphia Gay News
Out gay Philadelphia-based writer/director Jay Arnold spoke about his latest film, “Shoulder Dance,” available on demand Nov. 14.| Philadelphia Gay News
Jay Arnold co-wrote and co-produced “Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life” — about the titular jovial gelato maker — with actor Matt Dallas.| Philadelphia Gay News
Philadelphia Gay News Horoscopes for the week ahead, Aug. 8-14, 2025. See what the stars have in store for your sign.| Philadelphia Gay News
Kathryn Nolan’s novel, “Thrill of the Chase,” has an intrepid bisexual reporter trying to find a famed lesbian treasure hunter in Santa Fe.| Philadelphia Gay News
I was pleasantly surprised at one of the Love Now Media events to hear music from a talented young musician, Selina “Cvgebird’ Carrera.| Philadelphia Gay News
If you’re craving some time by the water, splash around at these upcoming LGBTQ+ events to keep your body cool.| Philadelphia Gay News
Seventeen Democratic officials from a variety of states filed suit against the Trump administration in federal court on Aug. 1.| Philadelphia Gay News
With ‘Hotel Rock Bottom,’ Frankie Grande channels sobriety, sex and sister Ariana’s support into bold queer anthems.| Philadelphia Gay News
Philadelphia Gay News Horoscopes for the week ahead, July 25-31, 2025. See what the stars have in store for your sign.| Philadelphia Gay News
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The Trump administration this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a ban on transgender troops.| Philadelphia Gay News
Mainstream media discourse on Donald Trump's new trade wars and reporting on tariffs has not addressed those already living on the edge.| Philadelphia Gay News
Last week, the National Park Services erased the trans community from their National Stonewall Monument web page. We're fighting back.| Philadelphia Gay News
I’m here in response to an invitation...to share how I would like to see the [Medford, N.J. school] district handle Policy 5756.| Philadelphia Gay News
Allentown’s city council adopted a resolution (R48-2025) designating their city as a “safe haven” for LGBTQ+ people.| Philadelphia Gay News
Over my 60 years of activism, I’ve witnessed many backlashes against our community — but never one as fierce and coordinated as what we are facing today from this administration. Let’s look at the record so far — and don’t worry, I promise to leave you with hope at the end. Already, all World Pride […]| Philadelphia Gay News