The Philadelphia Gay News Celebrates 50 Years

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Philadelphia Gay News Celebrates 50 Years

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (D) were joined by celebrities and community leaders at the National Constitution Center on Wednesday night for a celebration 50 years in the making.

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia's first newspaper to serve the city's LGBT community.

You can watch the full celebration everywhere you stream 6abc.

The Philadelphia Gay News Celebrates 50 Years

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