Philadelphia
mayor dedicates 36 street signs in "Gayborhood"

The city of Philadelphia and Mayor John F. Street dedicated 36 new street signs on Wednesday in a ceremony to designate the city's "Gayborhood," which is defined as Chestnut to Pine streets between 11th and Broad streets, according to a press release from the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

The signs are each affixed with the rainbow flag and are meant to demonstrate the city's commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.

Philadelphia's "Gayborhood" has gay-friendly businesses, clubs, bars, and restaurants. The Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus has been pushing for the new street signs for over two years and gained support from the city, the Washington Square Civic Association, and Frank DiCicco, a Philadelphia city councilman.

Four other cities--Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, and Toronto--have officially designated gay-friendly neighborhoods. (The Advocate)