AIDS Law Project to hold fundraiser

The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania will hold its 19th annual Summer Movie Party to raise funds for the agency on July 20.

“In these trying times, supporting the vital work of the AIDS Law Project is a great way to do your part,” said Ronda B. Goldfein, executive director of the agency.

The event begins with a party at 6 p.m at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. At 7:30 p.m., the movie “Desire” will be screened, featuring Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper. Film historian Richard Barrios will be in attendance to discuss the film.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 215-587- 9377 or go to www.aidslawpa.org.

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Tim Cwiek has been writing for PGN since the 1970s. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from West Chester State University. In 2013, he received a Sigma Delta Chi Investigative Reporting Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting on the Nizah Morris case. Cwiek was the first reporter for an LGBT media outlet to win an award from that national organization. He's also received awards from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the National Newspaper Association, the Keystone Press and the Pennsylvania Press Club.