PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather

Dan Bear of Pittsburgh takes home title

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11 months ago

January 16, 2023

Dan Bear, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2023 on Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2023 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. Dan Bear of Pittsburgh won the title.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Covering the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) competition for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/FPeDpJb5LQ
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) January 15, 2023

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PHOTOS: Walk to End HIV

Over $550,000 raised at annual Whitman-Walker event

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1 day ago

December 5, 2023

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The 2023 Walk to End HIV was held on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held its 37th annual Walk to End HIV on Saturday, Dec. 2. Participants gathered in Anacostia Park in heavy fog to run or walk along the Anacostia River Walk Trail. A short stage program at the finish line was emceed by NBC4 Washington’s Chuck Bell and included speakers from Whitman-Walker Health, Gilead Sciences and AARP. Whitman-Walker Health CEO Naseema Shafi announced from the stage that over $550,000 had been raised to help fund programs and research to combat HIV.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @whitmanwalker Walk to End HIV for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/zJYUoH77Bu
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) December 2, 2023

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PHOTOS: GMCW Holiday Show

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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2 days ago

December 4, 2023

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The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington perform 'The Holiday Show' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performed “The Holiday Show” on Saturday at Lincoln Theatre. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 9-10. For tickets and showtimes, visit gmcw.org.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland 2023

Stormi Skye crowned winner of annual drag pageant

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1 week ago

November 28, 2023

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Miss Gay Charm City Stormi Skye is crowned Miss Gay Maryland 2023 on Saturday, Nov. 25. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2023 Miss Gay Maryland Pageant was held at the Tall Cedars of Lebanon in Parkville, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 25. Ten contestants vied for the title. Stormi Skye was crowned the winner.