Haverford sees LGBT bill
The Haverford Township Commissioners will undertake a first reading and vote of a proposed LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance next week.
The commission meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Quatrani Buildling, 2325 Darby Road in Havertown.
The issue was first raised at a commission meeting last month by openly gay Haverford resident Lou DeVecchis, who said the commissioners were amenable to working on legislation that would prohibit discrimination against LGBT residents, similar to several suburban efforts that have passed in recent months.
The meeting is open to the public and LGBTs and allies are encouraged to attend to show support for the measure.
Craigslist trial postponed
The trial for the man accused of impersonating a police officer to defraud several gay men was postponed again, the second time in as many weeks.
Michael Daniels was set to stand trial Nov. 2, but his attorney requested a continuance. The attorney, appointed by the Public Defender’s Office, recently was transferred to the case and asked for more time to review the discovery.
The prosecutor said the state had offered Daniels a plea bargain but the defendant rejected it. The defense attorney said he would again review the offer with his client.
Daniels is accused of answering sex ads from at least four gay men on Craigslist and meeting them while he was dressed as a police officer. The men allege that Daniels extorted money from them by threatening to arrest them for not verifying he was at least 18.
The trial is now scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 2 in Room 502 of the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St.
Trans Day of Remembrance
The Colours Organization, Inc., will host a vigil from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The event will memorialize members of the transgender community who have lost their lives due to anti-trans hatred or prejudice.
The vigil will be held at Colours, 112 N. Broad St., in the first-floor conference room. For more information, call (215) 496-0330.
— Jen Colletta