July, 2026 News (16 Articles with 7,162 total views)
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Local and Regional News
Erie Pride Parade Scheduled For Today is CANCELED Due to Weather - See You at Pride On the Bay on June 27
On June 14, NW PA Pride Alliance noted that there are still spotty thunderstorms in the forecast, so, out of caution, they canceled the Erie Pride Parade originally scheduled for today. Wet is one thing, electrocuted is another.
A Major Celebration for Blane Dessy
On June 7, friends and associates of Blane Dessy gathered at PACA (1505 State St, Erie, PA) to honor a special man who supported the Erie community in a big way. The afternoon celebration drew a large crowd who listened to several poets and performers paying tribute to Blane.
A Knight to Remember: Queer Youth Prom Brings Joy and Connection
More than 60 queer and transgender youth and their allies gathered on Saturday, May 30th, for "A Knight to Remember: Queer Youth Prom", an evening dedicated to celebration, belonging, and community.
The deadline for the July 2026 print edition (issue #368) of Erie Gay News is Monday, June 15, and it will be available on Tuesday, June 23!
For the next Erie Gay News (issue # 368, cover-dated for July 2026), please send in-person and online events, news items, and other info for late June 2026 and beyond by Monday, June 15. We expect the next edition to come out on Tuesday, June 23.
Aging With Pride 3rd Annual Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Aging with Pride Erie is holding its 3rd Annual Fundraiser with Pampered Chef. Anyone who places an order using the listed link will help AWP. Place your Pampered Chef order at any time between now and August 20, 2026. The order will be processed the day you place it and shipped directly to you! Pampered Chef will donate 30% of the sales directly to AWP Erie. AWP Fundraiser Order Link: www.pamperedchef.com/party/awperie2026. For questions about Pampered Chef products, fundraising with PC, or AWP, please contact Pete at 814.384.9785.
LGBTQ BBQ in Ashtabula on June 20 at Walnut Beach
Join us for a family and kid-friendly BBQ hosted by The LGBTQ+ Coalition of Ashtabula County on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 5 PM at Walnut Beach in Ashtabula! Enjoy great food, activities, and the opportunity to connect with friends and allies in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Donations are not required, but are encouraged to help support our programs and future community events. For more info, visit https://linktr.ee/ALGBTQ, email AshCoLgbtq@gmail.com, or call Chris at (440) 344-7310.
TransFamily Logo Contest Extended to August 1
TransFamily of NW PA's logo contest has been extended to August 1. Submitted logos should include the name (TransFamily of NW PA), your own design, and be in a common image format. Take a chance to make your design the logo for a year! Submissions may be sent to TransFamily's Discord Server at https://discord.gg/7aU2wxffnZ or emailed to transfamilynwpabod@gmail.com
Pride Month Display at Werner Books to Benefit Aging With Pride
From Werner Books: June is the time for Pride Month celebrations! Throughout the entire month of June, you can help grow our Pride Garden in the cafe (located at 3608 Liberty Street, Erie, PA) by donating $5 to add a flower to the wall, with proceeds benefiting Aging with Pride. Write your name on your flower with an encouraging message or anything positive!
"LGBTQ+ and Law Enforcement" on Wednesday, June 17, 5:30 p.m., ECAT, Erie
What is the legal landscape for members of the LGBTQ+ community? What are the chief legal issues we are facing as a community of diverse individuals? How does federal hate crime law affect local law enforcement? Ted Hoover of Pittsburgh's Persad Center will address these and other questions in a training session, "LGBTQ+ and Law Enforcement," to be held on Wednesday, June 17, in Erie. Members of our queer community, allies, and all other interested individuals are encouraged to attend.
Entertainment and Travel
Surprising Salt Lake: Mountains, Museums, and More
Imagine Denver but instead a city right next to the mountains where you can be skiing or hiking in 20 minutes. An outdoorsy climate with varied geography. Interesting neighborhoods and great transit. Friendly people. And very welcoming. And booming. With a great hub airport just 20 minutes from downtown via the TRAX Light Rail.
Local Faces and Photos
June G2H2 at Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
G2H2 held its monthly get-together on June 5 at Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, 6 Sassafras Pier Third Floor, Erie, PA The group usually gathers on the first Friday of each month. The next G2H2 will be on July 3 at Sloppy Duck, 726 West Bayfront Parkway, Erie, PA.
Political, Activism and Legal
New York Families Challenge Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth
(New York, NY, June 2, 2026) - Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) today filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the Attorney General's and U.S. Department of Justice's efforts to compel healthcare institutions in New York City, including NYU Langone Hospitals, to hand over the identities and sensitive health information of transgender youth who received gender-affirming medical care between 2020 and 2026.
Health
Is it Time for Plastic Surgery?
This is a question I often get in my private practice, and I am glad to address it in this column. To me, there is nothing "right" or "wrong" about plastic surgery. It's a tool: it cannot bring you happiness or confidence, it can bring you (temporarily) a different appearance. Remember, ALL plastic surgery is temporary. Eventually, we will all age and our bodies and faces will reflect that. The only alternative would be continuous plastic surgery (see: Cher).
Picking Much Younger Men
Ageism - finding older people unattractive - is a form of self-hatred. It's an easy belief system to buy into; most of us don't give it a second thought. Gay and straight media alike are always pushing youth in the form of (usually) white, hairless, slim but defined, perfect-looking young models with no fat, no wrinkles and no maturity, who sell us products to stay young and desirable. While these "twink" models may be beautiful fantasy objects, with rare exceptions, they're not good partners for a man your age.
Contests
Enter to win Playing Around: Season 1!
Enter to win Playing Around: Season 1! To enter the contest, fill out the form below between Friday, June 26, and Friday, July 18. Entrants are limited to US residents only and must be at least 18 years old.
Enter to win Nemesis Mine!
Enter to win Nemesis Mine! To enter the contest, fill out the form here between Tuesday, June 23, and Tuesday, July 14.
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