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Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Library Hosts Discussion on Suicide Prevention in LGBTQ+ Community

November 1, 2019 Daniel Wilson 0

At the Walnut West branch of the Free Library, several stereotypes were addressed as a crowd of just over a dozen people gathered to discuss the importance of mental health issues in the LGBTQ community, [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Local Businesses Participate in First Ever Out & About Event

October 30, 2019 Marybeth Gerdelmann 0

In honor of National Coming Out Day as well as National LGBTQ history month in October, the Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC) partnered with local businesses to host the first ever Out & About in MNYK, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

LGBT: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Hires First Executive Director in its History

August 23, 2019 Christopher Malo 1

David Bielenberg (pictured below) became executive director of Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) this month — the first ever in the group’s 37-year history. In his teen years, Bielenberg sang in school musicals and church choirs, [continue reading…]

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Mt. Airy: Philadelphia Pride Extends to Families

June 28, 2019 Hannah Pittel 0

LGBTQ families and allies were welcomed by rainbow balloon arches, a live band, and tables filled with art and food that took over the Lovett Memorial Library’s lawn in honor of Pride Month on Saturday [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

University City: Honoring Stonewall Through the Arts

April 30, 2019 Jennifer Costo 2

The nonprofit artist community Da Vinci Art Alliance(DVAA) is collaborating with Lightbox Film Center to bring queer voices to the forefront. The new exhibition, Civil Disobedience: Celebrating Queer Narratives, is currently on display at International [continue reading…]

Health

LGBTQ: Nonbinary Personal Trainer Asher Freeman Talks Trans Wellness, Representation, and Finding Comfort in Their Body

April 30, 2019 John Stewart 0

Asher Freeman is a nonbinary personal trainer who uses they/them pronouns. Lifting weights, Freeman said, was a task that helped them find a connection and comfort with their body. “Lifting weights illuminated for me the [continue reading…]

Kensington

Kensington: Galaei Philly Empowers The Lives Of Latino LGBT Youth

November 20, 2018 Jada Davis 0

Right across the street from Norris Square Park, at 149 West Susquehenna Ave., sits a small but powerful organization dedicated to helping residents in Philadelphia’s LGBT community. Galaei Philly provides health services such as HIV [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: Four Groups Organize LOVE Park Rally Against Transgender Discrimination

October 29, 2018 Simone Stancil 0

Chants of, “Stand up! Fight back!” echoed throughout LOVE Park on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Hundreds gathered to vocalize their concerns about recent threats to transgender civil rights and to show support for the transgender community. [continue reading…]

Gayborhood

Latinx: Dj Dame Luz Strives for Inclusion in LGBTQ+ Community

July 3, 2018 Jennifer Mota 0

Wearing a pink graphic tee, plaid-printed grey cap, and camo pants, Noelia “Nolita” Tejada is undeniably the cool 90s kid next door. Nolita goes by the artistic name Dj “Dame Luz” – which translates to [continue reading…]

LGBTQ

West Philadelphia: Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate Helps Puerto Rico’s LGBTQ+ Community

May 6, 2018 Richards Nadege 0

When Hurricane Irma struck Puerto Rico in October 2017, Raquel Salas Rivera, Philadelphia’s poet laureate for 2018-19, wanted to help. “I’m very close to the trans community in Puerto Rico,” Salas Rivera said. “Many went [continue reading…]

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