The Philadelphia Gay News

Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) is a newspaper that serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in the Philadelphia region. It was established in 1976 by Mark Segal, who was motivated by his encounter with activist Frank Kameny in 1970.

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Nyle DiMarco on telling his community’s story in ‘Deaf President Now!’

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

“Deaf President Now!” marks the powerful directorial debut of out queer Deaf filmmaker Nyle DiMarco. Co-directed with Davis Guggenheim, the documentary recounts the 1988 student protests at Gallaudet University — the world’s only university designed specifically for Deaf and signing students — after the Board of Trustees appointed Elisabeth Zinzer, a hearing woman with no ties to the Deaf community, as president.
You STILL should not watch the ‘Harry Potter’ TV series.

1 week 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.
Melissa Hamilton: Bringing energy to the arts

1 week ago | epgn.com | Suzi Nash

Back in April, I interviewed Bee Knight and Melissa Hamilton from the Leeway Foundation. It was originally intended to run as one column, but our conversation was so rich and engaging that I had to break it into two.
Creep of the Week: J.K. Rowling

1 week ago | epgn.com | D'Anne Witkowski

My son’s high school is doing some kind of Harry Potter production for their spring play and I really wish they had chosen something else. I was trying to rationalize it in my brain, thinking maybe they let the kids choose the play and most kids probably don’t know that J.K. Rowling is a truly terrible person who has made harming transgender people her personal crusade. But even if that is true, this decision didn’t happen without adults.
Underdog glorious: a personal remembrance of Jill Sobule (1959-2025)

1 week ago | epgn.com | Gregg Shapiro

I’ve always prided myself on being the kind of music consumer who purchased music on impulse. When I stumbled across “Things Here Are Different,” Jill Sobule’s 1990 MCA Records debut album on vinyl in a favorite Chicago record store, I bought it without knowing anything about her. This was at a time when we didn’t have our phones in our pockets to search for information about the artist on the internet.
What we leave to the crows

1 week ago | epgn.com | Richard Rosendall

A pleasant breeze came through my window just now, and I momentarily forgot that our entire country is coming apart. The crows in my neighborhood like to cavort on the wind at dusk. They fly happily over the rooftops, cawing to one another and maybe to me. I realize I’m a short step from Dorothy Gale in Depression-era Kansas singing, “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why oh why can’t I?” — except for me, the inspiration is a murder of crows.
Deep Inside Hollywood: Ryan Murphy knows how much you love… lawyers?

1 week ago | epgn.com | Romeo San Vicente

‘The Chronology’ of Kristen Stewart“The Chronology of Water” is filmmaker Kristen Stewart’s narrative feature debut and in just a few weeks, it premieres in the Cannes Film Festival’s “Un Certain Regard” section and is eligible for the “Camera d’Or” award for best first film. Stewart also co-wrote the screenplay with Andy Mingo, based on the memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch.
Galaei steps down as fiscal sponsor for Philly Pride and OURFest

1 week ago | epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez

After four years of organizing Pride events for Philadelphia, Galaei announced May 2 that it will no longer serve as the fiscal sponsor for Pride or OURFest. The statement from Galaei reads in its entirety:“After thoughtful reflection, Galaei has made the important decision to step down as the fiscal sponsor for Philly Pride.
Community Brief: Visibility through art and awards

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.
Woman sues Tabu after slipping on floor allegedly made slippery due to bubble blowing

2 weeks ago | epgn.com | Tim Cwiek

A Norristown, Pa. woman is suing the former Tabu Bar & Sports Lounge after allegedly falling on a karaoke stage floor rendered slippery due to entertainment featuring bubble blowing. Last month, Brittany Speary filed suit against Tabu in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, requesting more than $50,000 in damages. Tabu was recently purchased by new owners and renamed “254.” It’s located at 254 S. 12th St. in the Gayborhood. Bubble blowing is a popular form of entertainment.