Stacy Lane

08/31/2026

Several years ago, vaccine expert Paul Offit gave a speech to medical staff at a pediatric hospital, saying some parents choose not to immunize their children against measles because they don’t fear the virus.

“But I fear measles,” said Offit, director of the vaccine education center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, “because I lived through the Philadelphia measles outbreak of 1991.”

In announcing two measles-associated deaths on Tuesday, state health officials noted that those were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.

But what happened in 1991 wasn’t just a brush with measles. It was an outbreak that killed nine children, created a panic in Philadelphia and pushed the legal bounds of the decisions that parents could make for their children — resulting in the first and only compulsory vaccinations in U.S. history.

“I would say the biggest takeaway was how scared people were,” said Offit in a phone interview. “You had 1,400 cases and nine deaths.”

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08/14/2026

07/04/2026

Welcome to "Bhajan clubbing," a fast-growing trend that's seeing young Indians gather to lose themselves – soberly – in another iteration of the "sober curious" events or "coffee raves" that are growing in popularity in Europe and America, as Gen Z across the world increasingly turn their backs on drugs and alcohol. https://cnn.it/4vGJ5VT

07/04/2026

Florida’s ADAP program has been through major changes this year. Earlier cuts — including reduced eligibility, loss of premium assistance, and limits on HIV medications — put thousands of people at risk of losing access to lifesaving care.

But thanks to powerful advocacy from people living with HIV, community groups, providers, and supportive lawmakers, the state has reversed many of these changes.

The new budget restores eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level, removes medication limits, and invests $75 million into ADAP. This builds on the $30.9 million emergency fund that kept services going through June.

There’s still more work ahead. A new 21,000‑person cap on direct‑dispense services could impact long‑term access and stability.

Check out our ADAP Fact Sheet to help explain what’s happening and what it means for the community https://buff.ly/UfgSMaq

02/21/2026

05/05/2025

**Our story**

My name is JJ. I’m the vocalist for Terminal Intensity. Over the last several years it’s been difficult to escape the tumultuous changes in the political climate that has swept across this country. Especially if you or someone you love is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The ACLU has been tracking over well over 500 anti-lgbtq+ bills. Once I found this out I really had felt motivated to do something. To contribute somehow. More than one social media influencer and a politician or two suggested to their followers to focus on your community. The people you care about and to look to supporting local non profits that support your community or the things you believe in.

So I went with what I know. Ive been involved in the local punk, rock and metal music scene in one form or another for the better part of 25 years. So the idea struck me to hold an event for Pride month in June. I immediately went to my wife, L. Nicole Ulizio with the idea whom wholeheartedly supported it. I then contacted sone friends for help: Mike Fisher (Strike True Promotions & Disease of the Mind), Val Harshbarger, and Aaron Pepe (Chaotic Order Entertainment & Desolence).

It was then that the event began to take shape. It will be an all day affair. Bands all day, with drag performances and vendors, raffles and possibly more.

It will be held at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on 06/21/2025.

The the proceeds for the event will go to a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit, I’ll post who once we confirm with them.

This page will be kept active with updates and information for everyone such as bands, entertainers and vendors as they confirm.

Facebook event and ticket link coming soon. Make sure to both “like” & “follow” this page to keep up with any updates!

Thanks for your time and I hope to see you at Mr Smalls in June! 🏳️‍🌈

05/18/2021

Keep it FRESH!
My team is the BEST!