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50 Years, 50 Stories

In the span of human history, 50 years is a short period of time. But for those of us living through it, each day is important and oftentimes historic. And…

by PGN Staff February 13, 2026 2:59 pmFebruary 13, 2026 8:30 pm

Film

Lucas Drummond talks eroticism in ‘Only Good Things’ and taking on queer roles

February 12, 2026 7:20 am

Local

Local LGBTQ+ business leaders speak on challenges

February 11, 2026 4:13 pmFebruary 12, 2026 7:52 am

Theater

Shakespeare gets queer in Philadelphia with ‘Rare Accidents’

February 11, 2026 7:00 amFebruary 11, 2026 10:24 am

Regional

New online tool connects Philadelphia region to HIV prevention and care

February 10, 2026 7:03 pmFebruary 10, 2026 7:03 pm

Theater

Blue Man Group’s androgynous characters challenge gender and cultural labels

February 10, 2026 5:50 pm

A look at PGN’s purple vending boxes

by Jason Villemez February 13, 2026 1:03 pm

Activism helped PGN build trust and clout

by Jason Villemez February 13, 2026 7:07 amFebruary 13, 2026 6:14 pm

From exclusion to excellence: the making of an award-winning publication

by Jen Colletta February 12, 2026 7:09 amFebruary 12, 2026 4:26 pm

438 awards and counting

by PGN Staff February 12, 2026 7:07 am

Arts & Culture

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‘Pillion’ tackles difficult themes without sensationalism

When the meek Colin (Harry Melling) sees the leather-clad Ray, (Alexander Skarsgård) at a pub, it is lust at first sight. Ray exudes such sexual…

by Gary M. Kramer February 13, 2026 6:32 am

Horoscopes: Feb. 13-19, 2026

Aries: Saturn in your sign until April 2028 brings discipline and motivation together. You become more adept at calculated risks as your inner authority stokes…

by Inez Carvalho February 13, 2026 12:01 am

Kerry Scott: From Wrestling Rings to the Runway

I love people-watching. I especially enjoy seeing people’s sense of style — from Eagles paraphernalia to designer duds — in a city as diverse as…

by Suzi Nash February 10, 2026 10:23 amFebruary 10, 2026 10:29 am

Regional

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Community Brief: LGBTQ+ events, grants and calls for participation

by Chelsea Lubbe February 10, 2026 4:19 pmFebruary 11, 2026 10:34 am

Swarthmore College lawsuit awaits Supreme Court decision

by Lauren Rowello February 4, 2026 2:58 pmFebruary 4, 2026 2:58 pm

LGBTQ+ youth talk school, health care and safety with PA governor’s office

by Lauren Rowello January 21, 2026 1:25 pmJanuary 21, 2026 1:25 pm

National

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N.Y. lawmaker vows ‘Pride flag will fly again’ at Stonewall Monument

By Joe Reberkenny, Washington Blade Courtesy of the NLGBTQ Media Association Hours after news broke that the National Park Service would no longer allow Pride…

by Special to the PGN February 11, 2026 8:59 amFebruary 11, 2026 8:59 am

The nation’s first governmental LGBTQ+ advisory council celebrates 50th anniversary

In 1973, PGN’s Mark Segal was a young activist and leader of Gay Raiders, a group that participated in acts of civil disobedience. Although he…

by Lauren Rowello February 9, 2026 8:45 amFebruary 11, 2026 11:58 am

Human Rights Watch sharply criticizes US in annual report

By Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade Courtesy of the NLGBTQ Media Association Human Rights Watch Executive Director Philippe Bolopion on Wednesday sharply criticized the Trump-Vance…

by Special to the PGN February 4, 2026 2:55 pmFebruary 4, 2026 2:55 pm