Philadelphia Gay News

09/08/2026

Back-to-school season presents a new opportunity for middle and high school students to enroll in OUTPace — a running program that matches LGBTQ+ youth with LGBTQ+ mentors.

A new school year presents a new opportunity for students to enroll in OUTPace — a running program that matches LGBTQ+ youth with mentors.

09/08/2026

Philly's LGBTQ+ murals aren't just tucked into the Gayborhood — they're scattered across the whole city, telling stories of resistance, joy, and community. 🏳️‍🌈🎨

09/08/2026

“Everyone is worried about the affordability crisis,” said Smith, who wants to help people save for their futures. "The cost of living is just incredibly high.”

Michael Smith is looking to protect Delaware from the Trump administration and become Delaware’s first openly LGBTQ treasurer.

09/08/2026

“Atlantic City is our first location — but our goal as an organization is to eventually have q***r community centers throughout South Jersey,” said Mico Lucide.

Pride Center of Atlantic City is an emerging organization that will create the region's first tangible LGBTQ+ resource and community hub.

09/07/2026

Abueva’s framework for approaching change is to first look honestly at what came before it. Rather than rushing toward the next goal, the process asks readers to examine what worked, what needs to be released and what a previous period of their lives may have been trying to teach them.

Jobert E. Abueva spoke with PGN about his book, "The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention."

09/07/2026

Stratton is known for entertaining audiences in Philadelphia and beyond with their soulful persona that blends artistry and activism while celebrating all things Black.

Philadelphia performer Cyrus K. Stratton is among the competitors vying for the crown on the second season of "King of Drag."

09/07/2026

“What I’ve learned over the years from being a former foster kid all the way through my work with probation and juveniles to working in the union is just, narrative building is important, and being in control of your narrative is important,” says Lee. “Storytelling is the way to do that."

Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee turned personal adversity Into LGBTQ+ leadership through his work.

09/06/2026

When it was decided that he should become Chief Judge, Jim O’Toole embraced the role and took it seriously — but still had a lot of fun.

Jim O’Toole — who served as Chief Judge for the Philadelphia Pride Parade for 12 years — died following a long illness in July

09/06/2026

“I think the king scene has a different feel than the queen scene in the sense that we are just a lot more communal and loving and accepting of sort of anything that comes to play in our sandbox,” they said.

Philadelphia performer Cyrus K. Stratton is among the competitors vying for the crown on the second season of "King of Drag."

09/05/2026

"I’m from Salem County,” said Joel, who feels spiritually connected to their hometown. "I currently live in Philly, but I’m always gonna be a Jersey boy."

The entertainment for OUT in the Park Festival for South New Jersey Gay Pride includes this week’s Portrait, Joel Dunn, aka “Mr. Blue Lotus.”