Lauren Rowello

2 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Cosmopolitan recognizes The Attic Youth Center for its contributionsCosmopolitan magazine recently published an article entitled, “30 Best LGBTQ+ Charities Where You Can Donate Time, $$$, and Love,” shouting out various national LGBTQ+ focused organizations that community members and allies can consider supporting with donations during these troubling times.

2 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

In 2022, Simon Trowell retired after almost four decades of leadership in the health care and pharmaceutical industry. With a lot more time on his hands, he explored new hobbies and became a level three sommelier. He and his partner recently moved back to Center City where they’re enjoying the proximity to local theaters and museums. But he’s not just about fun and games.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

After earning a degree in psychology, Noreen Buckley tried to work in corporate America but couldn’t stomach the monotony or how hard she had to fight just to receive low wages. She knew she needed to make a change — so she wrote out a pros and cons list that detailed what she wanted her career to look like. She wanted a job where she could wear jeans and a hat every day, get the sleep she wants, work with her hands and with numbers, and develop skills no one could ever take away from her.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

Arm wrestling — often used to settle disputes among siblings or as a way for teenage boys to show off — doesn’t seem like an activity that would be especially welcoming or comfortable for LGBTQ+ people. But it’s not just for whiny kids and toxic masculinity. Through Queer Arm Wrestling, an emerging tournament and community, Jett Biggert is cultivating a much different experience for enthusiasts here in Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago | epgn.com | Lauren Rowello

A trial date was set for May 11, 2026 to resolve matters between Mazzoni Center — a local LGBTQ+ health center — and a funding company, which is seeking almost $500,000 from the organization. It’s been about six months since concerns about Mazzoni Center’s financial state made headlines when the organization was named in two lawsuits by funding companies, LCF Group and Fundkite, who sought a collective $1.3 million.