Marsha P Johnson becomes first LGBT+ person in history to be honoured with a monument in her home state
Johnson, one of the most prominent figures in the 1969 Stonewall uprising that kickstarted the LGBT+ rights movement in the United States, will have a monument erected in her honour in her hometown…
The 10 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Towns and Cities in the U.S. Provide a Few Fierce Surprises
In the face of a global coronavirus pandemic, many gay pride celebrations have moved from jubilant festivals on the streets to … computer screens. But the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community…
Gay beach destinations plan for summer, with pandemic in mind
Ben Rimalower, 44, has been vacationing on New York’s Fire Island since 2005. The island’s Pines section, a popular beach destination for gay men dating back to the 1920s, has been a reliably…
Gay Bars Around The World Facing Collapse Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
From pulsating gay super clubs to basement drag cabarets and dimly-lit lesbian bars, the new coronavirus has shuttered LGBT+ nightlife venues worldwide, with some already forced to close permanently while others are scrambling…
Asbury Park’s Queer Community, Post Ruins
Growing up in central New Jersey meant spending summer tracing the shoreline. We went to Point Pleasant, mostly, because it was for families. We usually left before it got too dark, when the…
The 6 Gayest Beaches at the Jersey Shore
Provincetown and Rehoboth may be among the most famous gay destinations on the East Coast, but did you know that the Jersey Shore is also home to several LGBT-friendly beach communities? Within just…
How Asbury Park’s Paradise became one of the oldest (but still hottest) gay club in N.J.
On a recent Saturday night at the bar Paradise in Asbury Park, the bass thump, thump, thumped, as the latest dance single by Ariana Grande emanated from the sound system. The dance floor was packed…
Gay Pride Month 2019: A guide to LGBT Pride celebrations across N.J.
Throughout June, cities all over the U.S. will celebrate strides made by LGBT community members. And New Jersey plans some celebrations of its own. There’s so much to do, and it’s impossible to…
The 50 Most Popular Gay Bars in the United States
The ingredients for the perfect gay bar are not as obvious as the ingredients for a perfect cocktail. The best bars mix ambience, a frisson of energy, and the right vibes. But there’s…
Why Asbury Park Is the Coolest Place on the Jersey Shore
This summer, ditch the Hamptons for something much cooler. Long known as a destination for music history buffs or as a backdrop of crumbling architecture, Asbury Park has become an unlikely cultural hub…