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The Stonewall first opened in Over the years it became a haven for many local residents; particularly in the decades before acceptance of having a sexual orientation other than heterosexuality, acceptance of being transgender and recognition of the rights of all individuals who self-identify as LGBTQ were as widespread as they are today.

Pieces of memorabilia from the Stonewall and stories that are collected will be part of both a future public exhibit and a special issue of the Lehigh Valley Gay Journal. It was a place where I could kiss my husband on the lips and not worry about getting called a gay slur. It was a place where we could all celebrate our differences.

It was vital for so many of us and saved countless lives just by being there. Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership.

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