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WEBSep 12, 2024 · Philadelphia Marathon makes changes for nonbinary inclusion — but activists aren’t celebrating yet. Lauren Rowello - August 28, 2024 12:15 pm. The Philadelphia Marathon will now award winners across three gender categories — men’s, women’s and nonbinary races — in the 2024 open division.
Andre Carroll wins seat for House District 201
WEB1 day ago · Andre D. Carroll (center) with supporters from left, Teshima Barnes and Lakesha Godwin. (Photo: Courtesy of Jordan Teicher) Newcomer Andre D. Carroll has won the seat for House District 201, becoming the second openly gay, Black state representative. Though a fresh face in electoral politics, the 33-year-old has spent his career uplifting ...
Gayborhood is officially recognized as historic neighborhood
WEB1 day ago · Properties had to be at least 50 years old to be deemed historic. The majority of the neighborhood’s residences — some of which were built during the 1700s and 1800s — have already been identified as historic after homeowners pursued the designation on their own. The neighborhood faces a constant threat of commercial and residential ...
Kamala Harris speaks in Philadelphia - Philadelphia Gay News
WEB1 day ago · Kamala Harris speaks with the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Sept. 17. (Screenshot: FOX 29 Philadelphia on YouTube) Vice President Kamala Harris was in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Harris attended a voter-registration drive at Community College of Philadelphia with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
The Emmys 2024: A night of emotion and diversity
WEB2 days ago · Nava Mau and Laverne Cox share an emotional moment on the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Mau shared an emotional moment with “Live From E!” host, trans actress Laverne Cox, on the red carpet at the 2024 Emmy Awards where Cox hugged her and said she was so proud of her.. Foster won the first Emmy of her career after four nominations for Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology ...
Making a change - Philadelphia Gay News
WEB3 days ago · September 17, 2024 5:50 pm. There are some truly unusual beliefs about how a transgender person transitions, with the most glaring example being presidential candidate Donald Trump’s recent claims that elementary school students are going off to school, then coming home a couple of days later — and somehow managing a …
Print Edition - Philadelphia Gay News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The Philadelphia Gay News is the area’s largest and oldest publication targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Started in 1976, PGN reaches, builds rapport with and listens to our readers and supporters — as well as our critics.
News Archives - Philadelphia Gay News
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The Philadelphia Gay News is the area’s largest and oldest publication targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Started in 1976, PGN reaches, builds rapport with and listens to our readers and supporters — as well as our critics.
The stories of 2021 - Philadelphia Gay News
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Amidst a second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 saw a mix of good, bad, and in-between news for the LGBTQ community. PGN took a look back at some of the most memorable and important local and national LGBTQ stories of the past twelve months. Philly Pride Presents disbands; PHL Pride Collective works to reimagine […]
45 years of goodness - Philadelphia Gay News
WEBApril 5, 2021 12:42 pm. Two men at the 1993 Gay World Series, hosted in Philadelphia. Five years ago, in honor of PGN’s 40th anniversary, we did a feature on the top LGBT news stories of the last four decades. The stories included many triumphs, such as Philly’s LGBT nondiscrimination law in 1982 and the first LGBT historical marker in 2005 ...
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