Lauren Rowello

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

The address for William Way LGBT Community Center has been 1315 Spruce St. since 1996. It’s actually the site of two pre-Civil War homes that were unified before becoming the singular building that is today’s community center. Its four floors house offices and conference rooms as well as a library, gallery, ballroom, archives and more — all offering sanctuary, respite and a place to organize for mobilization as a community. But that could soon change. The property will be for sale.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Did you know one way to combat a panic attack is to try tricking it out of your system? Just fill a bowl or sink with water, add ice, then submerge your face while holding your breath. It’ll trigger a physiological response that helps calm your body. “It’s kind of miraculous,” said Michael Byrne, MSS, LSCW — a mobile therapist with Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS). But it’s more than a miracle. It’s a science.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Festival-goers marched into Pride month during an exciting weekend of events in Philadelphia last weekend. But that was just the first of many opportunities to celebrate this June — and if festivals or parties aren’t your scene, there are plenty of other ways to join in. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the events across the area.

1 month ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Victoria A. Brownworth — who has worked for PGN since she was a 17-year-old college student — died on May 22. Her Wikipedia page says that she was 69 years old — and she might have liked for you to believe this. But she was not.

1 month ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Following an abrupt announcement by Galaei that the organization would no longer be a fiscal sponsor for Philly’s upcoming Pride events, the local LGBTQ+ community had one resounding question: Is Pride canceled? Absolutely not. The Urban Affairs Commission stepped up to give Philly Pride 365 — which organizes the events — a new home for now. And as Pride month approaches, organizers are preparing for another action-packed and resource-filled weekend.