The Gayborhood turns 40 » Gayborhood
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of PhiladelphiaÕs vibrant ÒGayborhood,Ó leaders such as Mayor Michael A. Nutter (left) and Jeff Guaracino (right), vice president of communications for GPTMC, spoke during a Saturday, July 10 press conference. Mayor Nutter led a 100-person ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiled 34 new rainbow street signs. The event also kicked off a two-week festival called ThereÕs No Place Like Home, featuring a block party, a photo exhibit and special offers available at restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses throughout the neighborhood.






