Jeremy Rodriguez

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

Earlier this week, Visit Philadelphia debuted a new public art installation at Cherry Street Pier in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The 10-foot-tall, 250-pound sculpture, titled “In Plain Sight,” prominently displays the letters T, Q and a plus sign to represent the trans and queer communities, along with others who fall under the broader LGBTQ+ spectrum.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

Visit Philadelphia unveiled a new public art installation celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Cherry Street Pier on June 2 as part of Philadelphia’s Pride festivities. The 10-foot, 250-pound sculpture — entitled “In Plain Sight” — features the letters T and Q along with a plus sign to illustrate the trans community, the queer community, and any marginalized community that falls amongst that spectrum.

1 month ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

When I first began working as a freelance writer at PGN in 2015, I always heard vaguely about the transformative work this publication has done since its inception in 1976. This included stories about lesbian nuns and a series about unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. These specific stories were always spoken about with pride amongst the staff. However, it wasn’t until 2023 — when I became editor at PGN — when I learned who was responsible for these groundbreaking stories. And that was Victoria A.

1 month ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

Brian Morrison, a sign language interpreter with Hands UP Productions — which provides services for performing arts productions throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond — recently interpreted an Ensemble Arts performance of “Riverdance” at Philadelphia’s Miller Theater. The dance-heavy show is not particularly well-known for dialogue but features a few spoken and sung sections spread throughout.

1 month ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

If the “Harry Potter” TV series was announced before J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views went public, the fandom response would’ve been much more positive. A multi-season TV series that gives time for storylines to develop more fully than they could in eight movies? Airing on Max, which has consistently given us high-quality programming in recent years? Sign us up!Rowling’s views on trans people have left a considerable black cloud over the previously beloved franchise.