EDGE Publications Launches Chicago Gay News and Entertainment Portal

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 14, 2007 -- EDGE Publications, Inc. in partnership with Windy City Times today announced the official launch of EDGEchicago.com, a new online destination with news and entertainment serving Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

EDGEchicago.com delivers eight major channels of information to its readers, including daily news, arts & entertainment, business & technology, heath & fitness, style, weather, sports and travel. Additional channels provide local coverage of nightlife, shopping, lodging, dining, plus a local business directory and calendar of events.

The site joins a family of market-leading online publications currently serving readers in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Miami, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Providence, Provincetown and greater New England.

"We're very excited to launch Chicago as we continue to increase our national reach," said EDGE Publisher David Foucher. "Often considered the Midwest destination for the LGBT community, Chicago has a thriving and diverse scene. Together with the Windy City Times, we're excited to deliver local and national coverage of news, entertainment, nightlife and more to Boystown and beyond."

Windy City Times, the most established gay and lesbian community newspaper in Chicago, has partnered with EDGE to provide a variety of local stories each week.

"We're happy to add this great new way to access the work of our diverse team of writers and photographers," said Tracy Baim, Publisher and co-founder of Windy City Times.

The new publication is available at http://www.EDGEchicago.com

About EDGE Publications:

EDGE Publications is dedicated to the presentation of localized news and information to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community in an objective, entertaining, ethical, and socially responsible format. The company publishes online in Boston, MA, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Miami, FL, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Providence, RI and Provincetown, MA. Learn more about EDGE at http://www.edgepublications.com

About Windy City Media Group:

Windy City Media Group is the producer of Windy City Times, Nightspots, WindyCityQueercast, and Identity. Learn more about Windy City Media Group at http://www.windycitymediagroup.com

For more information:

John Welton

Director/Public Relations

EDGE Publications, Inc.

398 Columbus Avenue #353, Boston MA 02116

415-215-8348

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