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WATCH: Gay Olympian Covers Single Ladies

Gay Olympian Matthew Mitcham sings Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” on his ukulele.

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Where in the World Are Frank Kameny’s Remains?

A dispute between the Estate of Frank Kameny and a gay charity called Helping Our Brothers and Sisters means that the ashes of the gay rights pioneer are still sitting in storage almost 10 months after the 86 year old’s death.

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TODAY: A Big Gay Chick-Fil-A Kiss-In

Gay rights protestors are staging a same-sex kiss-in today at Chick-fil-A locations around the country. In Philly, the organizers of the Philly Dyke March will be at the Chick-fil-A on Columbus Avenue.

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“Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” Sets Company Sales Record

Wednesday’s “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” brought more than half a million people to the chain’s chicken joints around the country. Sales on August 1st proved to […]

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The Story of Team Desiree

Desiree Hines, one of G Philly’s New Who’s Who, is in the fight for her life. As one of the only African-American women specializing in classical organ, she’s currently undergoing treatment for a rare type of cancer. Her friends started an online fundraiser to help subsidize costs.

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Get Your Trevor Gear

The Trevor Project opened its online storefront this week with t-shirts and accessories available with proceeds benefitting the organization’s youth and suicide prevention services.

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The Real Shame of Chick-fil-A

Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is not having a good summer. President Dan Cathy’s ill-conceived public comments opposing same-sex marriage reflect the level of business acumen that one […]

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Bar AIDS is Back in September

Bar AIDS Philadelphia is back Sept. 27 as participating bars and cafes in the region donate a portion of sales to four local AIDS organizations.

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Amtrak’s New Gay-Friendly Ads

Amtrak releases a new ad campaign “Ride With Pride” geared toward same-sex parents and their children.

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Phreak ‘N Queer Kicks Off

Phreak ‘N Queer kicks off today with five days of LGBT-friendly events in Philadelphia, including an art show, sock hop, Gay Old Opry, Homo Rama, Family Day and much more.

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Phreak ‘N Queer Kicks Off

Phreak ‘N Queer kicks off today with five days of LGBT-friendly events in Philadelphia, including an art show, sock hop, Gay Old Opry, Homo Rama, Family Day and much more.

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Jersey B&B Owner Says God Invented Aids

A Chick-Fil-A sign in the yard of a bed and breakfast in Edgewater, New Jersey prompted Joianne Fraschilla—a lesbian woman—to post on Facebook about how […]

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WATCH: A Chat With the IBA

Two leaders of the Independent Business Alliance (IBA) talk about why it’s good to be a gay-friendly or gay-owned business in Philadelphia.

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Jersey B&B Owner: God Invented AIDS

The owners of the Whitebriar Bed and Breakfast in Edgewater, N.J., unleashed an anti-gay tirade recently, saying that God invented AIDS and that say couples are welcomed at the B&B.

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Chick-Fil-A Ratings Plummet

As supporters of Chick-fil-A say they’ll head to the fast food chain to show their appreciation today, the numbers don’t lie. YouGov recently released details […]