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Philadelphia sets world record for drag queen story hour attendance

Hundreds of people listened to five drag queens read childrens’ books to establish a new Guinness World Record.

Founders of Bay Area Reporter, Philadelphia Gay News Inducted into LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame

Mark Segal, who founded the Philadelphia Gay News in 1976, and Bob Ross, who co-founded the Bay Area Reporter in 1971 are the newest inductees to the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame.

The Obama Camp Pushes The Issues

The Obama campaign is getting back to the basics this week, talking about the economy, swing states, and shoring up the Democratic base. The campaign also finally sits down with Philadelphia Gay News, making good on that blank page publisher Mark Segal infamously ran alongside the publication's interview with Sen. Hillary Clinton.

3 Philly Gay Bashing Suspects 'Maintain Their Innocence'

Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott, and Philip Williams are facing felony assault and conspiracy charges for the September 11 attack that left a gay couple hospitalized.

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Will Suspects In Philly Gay-Bashing Case Walk Free?

Lawyers for three suspects accused of attacking two gay men in Philly are haggling with prosecutors over the terms of a deal to avoid trial.

A Home of Our Own

Philadelphia puts the pieces together for the nation's newest LGBT senior development.

Philly Patrons Protest Gay Club After Owner Uses the 'N' Word

Patrons of a gay club in Philadelphia are claiming they will now take their business elsewhere. 

Comcast LGBTQ Liaison Blows Whistle on Alleged Discriminatory Culture

Klayton Fennell said he was told at various points he was too "flamboyant" and "high-pitched" to advance in position or pay.

Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Activist Kendall Stephens Charged with Rape of Two Boys

The activist became an advocate for trans hate crime protections after a violent transphobic home invasion attack.

Victim Number 20: Philly Trans Woman Killed

The Philadelphia Police Department confirms to The Advocate that Kiesha Jenkins, a 22-year-old black trans woman, was murdered in the early hours of today.