Philly Pride 365 announces 2026 lineup honoring America’s 250th anniversary
Philly Pride 365 is returning this year under the banner “PRIDE IS POWER.” The organization will return not only with the Philadelphia Pride 2026 March and Festival on June 7…
Arts & Culture
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Jeremy Rodriguez: From Rejection Letters to PGN’s Editor
I assume we’ll be getting a letter from AARP soon. Why, you ask? Because Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) just turned 50! Yes — 50 years…
Queer Cinema in Focus: My 25 Years with PGN
PGN has reached the impressive 50th anniversary milestone and my heart is so full. Congratulations to Mark Segal and the staff, past and present. I…
‘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…
National
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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…
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…
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…
Television
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If You’re Just Paying Attention Now, Stay With It
Keith Porter. Geraldo Lunas Campos. Victor Manuel Diaz. Parady La. Luis Beltran Yanez–Cruz. Heber Sanchez Dominguez. Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres. Renée Nicole Good. Alex Pretti.…
When it comes to politics, speaking off the cuff is irresponsible
On a 2024 episode of the popular podcast “Las Culturistas,” hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Tina Fey gave career advice to Yang. “I…
What are the goals of the PGN staff for 2026?
As the calendar turns, the PGN staff is looking ahead with a mix of reflection, resolve and a healthy dose of honesty. From personal milestones…
