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epgn. com > 07/01/2026 > community-brief-summer-pride-events-and-getaways-plus-a-call-to-action

Community Brief: Summer Pride events and getaways plus a call to action

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (215+ words) Camp OUT in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has been welcoming guests to the Poconos since its seasonal opening in April. This year's events cater to specific interests and experiences " including sober celebrations, women's gatherings, sports and games, Christmas in July, motorsports,…...

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epgn. com > 07/01/2026 > america-250-and-the-lgbtq-community

America 250 and the LGBTQ+ community

3+ hour, 17+ min ago  (315+ words) So why am I so eager to ride on an LGBTQ+ float celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States? The answer is simple. The fight for LGBTQ+ equality has always been a patriotic one. Since 1969, I have believed that our…...

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epgn. com > 07/01/2026 > lgbtq-workers-phillysaves

LGBTQ+ workers weigh in on Philly Saves

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (1106+ words) In May, Philadelphia voters overwhelmingly supported legislation that will establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program, also known as Philly Saves " which helps people who are employed in Philadelphia access retirement savings plans by automatically enrolling them in Individual Retirement Accounts…...

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epgn. com > 06/29/2026 > creep-of-the-week-the-trump-administration-still-has-time-to-hurt-trans-kids

Creep of the Week: The Trump Administration Still Has Time to Hurt Trans Kids

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (855+ words) In an effort to thwart the rise of AI, I am choosing not to use a computer to write this week's column. I am, instead, writing it by hand using both manmade and natural materials. You will notice various shades…...

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epgn. com > 06/26/2026 > in-pride-in-power-in-memory-mural-honors-local-lgbtq-leaders

In Pride, In Power, In Memory" mural honors local LGBTQ+ leaders

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1581+ words) Tami Sortman of the Washington West Civic Association underlined that these leaders walked on these specific streets " fighting for equality, building community and creating a better Philadelphia. "Today is so much more than dedicating a mural," she said. "Today is…...

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epgn. com > 06/26/2026 > whyy-philly-phun-phact-rue-landau-philadelphias-first-openly-lgbtq-city-councilmember

WHYY Philly Phun Phact: Rue Landau, Philadelphia's first openly LGBTQ+ city councilmember

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (302+ words) For Pride month, PGN partnered with WHYY's John Weber to produce Philly Phun Phact. Each week, Weber produces a one-minute segment on Philadelphia's history for WHYY 90. 9 FM. The Philly Phun Phact segments typically run at 9: 39 a. m. on Saturday and 8: 39 a. m. on Sunday....

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epgn. com > 06/16/2026 > lgbtq-owned-businesses-receive-5k-grants-from-iba-and-pnc-bank

LGBTQ-owned businesses receive $5 K grants from IBA and PNC Bank

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (320+ words) I offer the queer community an assumptionless presentation," Glasco said. I'm going to come to your house. I'm not going to make any assumptions about you, about your living situation." Arrive Therapy, a gay- and trans-focused counseling practice in Paoli,…...

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epgn. com > 06/15/2026 > adrian-chiarella-leviticus-interview

Adrian Chiarella's "Leviticus' explores the horror of conversion therapy

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (445+ words) Philadelphia Gay News Out gay writer/director Adrian Chiarella's astonishing feature debut, "Leviticus," opening June 19, has queer teens haunted by their desires. Naim (Joe Bird) and his mother, Arlene (Mia Wasikowska), have moved to a small town in Australia where…...

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epgn. com > 06/15/2026 > william-way-lgbt-community-center-owes-the-community-a-voice-in-its-future

William Way LGBT Community Center Owes the Community a Voice in Its Future

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (170+ words) Philadelphia Gay News The proposed demolition of the William Way LGBT Community Center at 1315 Spruce Street has sparked an important conversation in Philadelphia. Not about whether the Center should grow, but about how that growth can occur without erasing a…...

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epgn. com > 06/11/2026 > a-bold-vision-for-william-way-lgbt-community-center

A Bold Vision For William Way LGBT Community Center

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (195+ words) Today I am proud to introduce the Advisory Board of distinguished community leaders who have agreed to help guide this important work. They recognize the necessity that our community keep 1315 Spruce Street a safe, welcoming, accessible and vibrant center of…...