The Philadelphia Gay News

3 days ago | epgn.com | Suzi Nash

Glenn Sykes is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area and has been a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ organizations in Philadelphia, including the AIDS Information Network and the William Way LGBT Community Center. Glenn and his partner, Dirk Allen (of BVilicious fame), have been donors to the LGBT Elder Initiative out of a desire to support successful aging within our LGBTQ+ communities.

4 days ago | epgn.com | Richard Rosendall

Is it possible for someone to gaslight himself? Beyond Donald Trump’s fanatical base, how many people seriously believe genocide against white South Africans is occurring? How many believe accepting a Boeing aircraft from Qatar does not violate the Constitution’s Emoluments clause? How many believe Harvard is ‘coordinating’ in some nefarious way with China? Trump apparently thinks he can win as long as he is never embarrassed.

4 days ago | epgn.com | Gary M. Kramer

The Criterion Channel is offering dozens of queer features, documentaries and shorts for Pride month (The streaming service is worth the monthly or annual subscription fees). The “Queersighted” program with Michael Koresky, focuses on coming-of-age films.

1 week ago | epgn.com | Gary M. Kramer

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright George Kelly (“Craig’s Wife”), brother of John B. Kelly, and uncle to Grace Kelly, was a closeted gay man who hid his sexuality — and his 55-year relationship with his partner William Eldon Weagley — from his family.  On June 29, DVLF and the Rosenbach Museum have partnered to offer an exclusive look into George’s life with an afternoon event held at the Kelly House, 3901 Henry Avenue.

1 week 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.