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City Hall

LGBTQ: Serving the LGBT Community as a Unified City

May 10, 2016 Taylor Smethers and Allison Anne Merchant 0

An anonymous letter landed on the Philadelphia District Attorney’s desk in 2012. It described an experience from a member of the Philadelphia Police Department. Two police officers on the job, away from three individuals — [Read More]

City Hall

LGBTQ: Shedding Light on City, State Hate Crime Laws

May 10, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers 0

The brutal 1998 murder of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard put LGBT issues in the national spotlight. Here in Philadelphia, the 2014 beating of a gay couple brought the issues closer to home — and served as [Read More]

Business

LGBTQ: Philadelphia Helps Lead Anti-Discrimination Effort, But Will Rest of State Follow?

April 25, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant 1

Philadelphia sits among 32 municipalities and two counties that have legislation in place to protect the rights of its LGBT residents from discrimination in the workplace. But in a state where there are 67 counties and more [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents Classic Plays With a Twist

March 22, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant 0

A recent production by Mauckingbird Theatre Company was set in the 17th century, complete with all the attire, mannerisms and dialogue of the day — and a cell phone. It’s that type of modern twist on classic plays that reflects the origin [Read More]

Health

Southwest Philadelphia: Morris Home Provides Trans-Affirming Residency For Rehabilitation

March 1, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers 2

Morris Home, located in Southwest Philadelphia, is a haven for individuals seeking refuge. The three-floored residence maintains a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility specifically for transgender individuals. Started in 2011, the organization’s growth reflects the [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ: Drew By Day, Drag By Night

February 24, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers 0

When the sun goes down, the transformation of Drew Gaver begins. “I started drag, in earnest, about three years ago,” said Gaver, who performs as BEV. “I dabbled around with just kind of goofing off [Read More]

Gayborhood

LGBTQ: Five Welcoming Places for the Community

February 17, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers 0

Intersecting at 13th and Locust streets, the rainbow crosswalk represents more than lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and queers. It embodies the boundaries and obstacles crossed and overcome by the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia. In neighborhoods across the [Read More]

Gayborhood

LGBTQ: Q&A with Anthony Leon, Advocate for Latino Community

February 16, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers 0

Anthony Leon is the co-producer of “Gran Varones,” a documentary film featuring the stories of gay and queer Latino men. Leon captured and assembled stories with co-producer Louie Ortiz-Fonesca and video editor Sean Laughlin. The film premiered [Read More]

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    June 29, 2022 Caitriona O'Donohoe 0
  • Amateur Sports: The Anderson Monarchs Continue to Be a Hub for South Philly Sports, Launching Its First Girls Program
    June 27, 2022 Joshua T Grieb 0
  • Where To: Buy Crypto at ATMs in Philadelphia
    June 25, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0
  • West Philadelphia: One Photographer Turning Philadelphia’s Built Environment into Digital Delicacies
    June 23, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0
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    June 20, 2022 Chingozirim Collins Onosike 0
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