New housing project and funding for LGBTQ+ youth announced at PGN gala
An unexpected announcement took center stage at a Feb. 25 gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia Gay News. Millions of dollars in funding from state and local governments are…
Arts & Culture
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Horoscopes: Feb. 27-March 5, 2026
Aries: Contradictions clash and generate powerful energy as they illuminate new paths when your ruler Mars’ fire meets watery Pisces for the next few weeks,…
Tu Bloom: Bloomin’ good fun!
This week’s Portrait spotlights Tu Bloom, whose path into gardening began with a grandparent’s encouragement and led him to the top of his field. He…
Horoscopes: Feb. 20-26, 2026
Aries: A Neptune and Saturn conjunction on Feb. 20 aligns your dreams with your goals, but as Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces a few days…
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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Columns
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Editorial
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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…

