Sunny skies greeted about 70 trans people and allies as they turned out for a flag raising at Philadelphia City Hall to commemorate International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. epgn.com/2026/03/31/p...

William Way LGBT Community Center celebrated Trans Day of Visibility with its annual Art Market + Fashion Show. Check out what you missed! epgn.com/2026/04/01/s...

“It means a lot to be remembered,” DeMarco told PGN just weeks before his passing, when he was honored for his role in helping to launch the William Way LGBT Community Center. A service to celebrate his life is taking place this weekend. epgn.com/2026/04/02/l...

When asked about the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Mahama distanced himself from the harsh realities of the legislation and said that LGBTQ+ rights were not the most important issue his country faces. epgn.com/2026/04/01/g...

“What started as a drag show in a dive bar to raise $1k for gender affirming care for local transgender community members, turned into a 24-hour livestream to raise $24,000,” she said. "That has now grown into the largest transgender-focused fundraiser in the world." epgn.com/2026/04/01/m...

When the pandemic hit, “Streets Dept” suddenly lost every single one of its advertisers — leaving it with no revenue. But the blog’s producers were unafraid of strategy and innovation and committed to staying agile. epgn.com/2026/04/01/c...

In 2026, 11 years after the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide and 12 years after it became legal in Pennsylvania, conservative groups continue to push the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality. #ThrowbackThursday epgn.com/2014/05/30/p...

“Things that would get a huge laugh 10 years ago aren’t so funny when they’re actually real,” said Nicholas Rodriguez about audience reactions to character choices, knowing the context of today’s politics.

Once an estate strategy is in place, it should only require periodic reviews to check that it still reflects your wishes. However, life events, relocations, health changes, business sales, and changes in tax law may prompt you to reconsider part of your overall strategy. epgn.com/2026/03/24/w...

"it was a tough neighborhood, especially as a gay kid in a neighborhood where machismo was celebrated, and the culture was not very accepting of a little effeminate boy,” said Zayas about growing up in North Philly. epgn.com/2026/03/25/n...

The last time Trump was in office, Democrats flipped five state Senate seats during the midterms — offering an optimistic outlook for the 2026 elections. epgn.com/2026/03/18/l...

Submissions are open through May 1 for hopeful comics. Organizers are also looking for volunteers and sponsors. epgn.com/2026/03/26/l...

A post meant to honor trans lives lost drew hate — but it also revealed something stronger: people showing up, speaking out, and proving that love and visibility still outweigh the noise.

The Freedom to Read Act, which protects librarians and intends to bolster access to books, may not be interpreted by school boards the same way across the state. One South Jersey district's controversy has possibly created a blueprint to circumvent inclusivity requirements. epgn.com/2026/03/25/s...

Despite her removal from DHS, Kristi Noem will remain in the Trump-Vance administration as a special envoy for the “Shield of the Americas,” an initiative aimed at promoting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere. epgn.com/2026/03/25/m...

"A message to blood-thirsty, death-loving, human rights-hating conservatives: Stop using the gays to justify the war in Iran,” writes D'Anne Witkowski. "Stop acting like we should be grateful or something." epgn.com/2026/03/24/c...

"I read the first Harry Potter book when I was 10. I came out when I was 15,” writes PGN’s Jeremy Rodriguez. "I sought comfort and strength through J.K. Rowling’s words during those years. It’s an understatement to say the series meant a lot to me." epgn.com/2026/03/26/j...

Nicholas Rodriguez, who plays Max Detweiler in the show, previously played Captain Von Trapp in the previous version of this tour in 2017 and is “having a blast” playing a different character. epgn.com/2026/03/26/t...

"My biggest party there was 5,000 people..." Zayas said about producing events at Shampoo. "It was a demographic of unity, and that was a big accomplishment for me. That became my brand throughout the years of my nightlife career." epgn.com/2026/03/25/n...

"If these characters were alone, they wouldn’t be as resilient,” said Rich Burns. "The importance of having a chosen family and to have people around you when you are not feeling good, or stumbling in your career, is to have people who have your back." epgn.com/2026/03/19/t...

Q: I have a will that I made years ago. I’m not even sure what it says at this point. How often should my will and other documents be reviewed or updated? epgn.com/2026/03/24/w...

2026 has already proven to be another difficult year for LGBTQ+ people living in America, with a continued onslaught on trans rights and safety — making next week's celebration of trans, nonbinary and intersex lives and demonstrations of solidarity all the more important. epgn.com/2026/03/26/t...

Pennsylvania lawmakers just advanced a long-overdue package of bills aimed at codifying protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities, but their success hangs on decisions that will be made this year at the ballot box. epgn.com/2026/03/18/l...

Lady Laughs Philly, continues to produce the city’s only monthly comedy show featuring an all-women and queer lineup, is also celebrating its second birthday with an anniversary show at Silk City Diner on March 28. epgn.com/2026/03/26/l...

In June 2020, Philadelphia’s queer community organized the Philly Queer March for Black Lives to center Black LGBTQ+ voices and protest the violence faced by Black trans people. #ThrowbackThursday epgn.com/2020/06/26/p...

Parents in the district demand accountability and transparency as board members seemingly hide behind a technicality. epgn.com/2026/03/25/s...

“Silence, in this moment, is not neutrality: it is complicity,” reads a letter sent to Temple University from local LGBTQ+ and allied leaders in response to the school's plan to host the adamantly anti-LGBTQ+ leader. epgn.com/2026/03/25/g...

Mullin — a Republican senator from Oklahoma, former mixed martial arts fighter, and plumbing business owner — was confirmed in a 54–45 vote. Two Democrats — including John Fetterman (D-Pa.) — sided with Republicans in supporting his confirmation. epgn.com/2026/03/25/m...

“As a Black trans woman, this moment is both personal and collective,” Edwards said in a statement. epgn.com/2026/03/24/h...

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill — often simply referred to as “the anti-LGBTQ+ bill” — would further criminalize LGBTQ+ people and expression and add new risks for allyship. Punishments include up to 10 years in prison. epgn.com/2026/03/25/g...

"You’d barely started walking when we gave you clay for the first time, and it kind of stuck to your hands for forever,” Fern’s mom told her about her instant connection with the craft. epgn.com/2026/03/18/v...

Although other statewide advocacy organizations have often failed to be truly inclusive of South Jersey and rural residents, Pride Action Fund has promised they won’t keep to themselves upstate. epgn.com/2026/03/18/p...

Okay, okay, his book is not a show or movie — yet! But PA native Tom Vellner knows who he’d cast... epgn.com/2026/03/17/s...

Judge Julius Ness Richardson wrote that citizens should “appreciate their sex” in a recent decision which upholds a ban on Medicaid funding for trans-affirming care in West Virginia. epgn.com/2026/03/16/a...

Season 2 of the “The Disappointments,” a cozy digital series three gay men of a certain age navigating life and love in Los Angeles, is now streaming on YouTube. epgn.com/2026/03/19/t...

If Democrats are successful in the midterm elections, it sets the stage for quick confirmations by legislators at the start of the new year. epgn.com/2026/03/18/l...

“What makes this work so meaningful is seeing how everyday actions through donations, sorting, and sales translate directly into support for people living with HIV/AIDS,” said Philly AIDS Thrift’s Executive Director and co-founder, Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou. epgn.com/2026/03/16/p...

"The people most unfit to serve in the military are the people who are literally in charge of it right now,” writes columnist D’Anne Witkowski. epgn.com/2026/03/16/c...

The character at the heart of this story is known as Galaxy, an alien princess forced into hiding on Earth disguised as a human boy. This layered identity mirrors the complexity many trans people experience navigating different aspects of themselves. epgn.com/2026/03/18/j...

"There’s a finger on the third floor. There is the eyeball in the main hall. There is a box eye in the basement,” said Fern about just a few of the pieces of art she worked on that are currently part of the Ministry of Awe. epgn.com/2026/03/18/v...

“Even though New Jersey is one state, it’s very different [based on] where you live,” said Elizabeth Schedl, executive director. “But where you live shouldn’t determine how safe you feel being LGBTQ+.” epgn.com/2026/03/18/p...

One subtle but key consideration is that Roth 401(k) plans aren’t subject to income restrictions like Roth IRAs are. This can offer advantages to high-income individuals whose Roth IRA has been limited by these restrictions. epgn.com/2026/02/10/w...

“He used to say that he was going to become the mayor of Philadelphia,” said his sister-in-law Marian. And his own little of way, he kind of did. epgn.com/2026/03/11/r...

Tomorrow’s fair the fair will allow community members to connect with queer-affirming and queer-competent providers and get referrals. Professionals will offer health screenings, rapid HIV testing and take-home kits, legal advice for name changes, and more. epgn.com/2026/03/17/r...

Philly AIDS Thrift generates funding through year-round donations of gently used items at its 710 S. 5th St. and 345 S. 12th St. locations. Those donations support grantmaking and broader community initiatives. epgn.com/2026/03/16/p...

Yes, it sounds like “Challengers” slept with “Heated Rivalry,” but this entertaining book deftly captures the players’ anxieties about their relationship and their game. epgn.com/2026/03/17/s...

In 2006, PGN named Sen. Rick Santorum Person of the Year not for his achievements or advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, Santorum had delivered the exact opposite: vehement opposition to LGBTQ+ equality at every level. #ThrowbackThursday epgn.com/2006/12/29/s...

The Philadelphia Police Department claimed that Marsha’s was one of 17 establishments across the city that were checked on Feb. 20. But they did not share the names of those establishments and tell how many officers were deployed to those inspections. epgn.com/2026/03/11/i...

"We should not accept a caste system in which our own children are safe and well cared for, while others fend for themselves in the streets,” writes Richard J. Rosendal. epgn.com/2026/03/06/t...

"I love a strong, vocal woman who is unafraid to speak truth to power to anyone,” Justin said about a very unexpected celebrity. epgn.com/2026/03/11/j...