City, community to discuss HIV
Leaders from the city’s Health Department and AIDS Activities Coordinating Office will take part in a meeting at 6 p. m. Feb. 22 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., to discuss the city’s strategy for addressing HIV/AIDS.
City officials will explain the current approach to ending the disease in the region, detailing the processes for funding for HIV-related initiatives, and work to increase engagement among stakeholders and community leaders in the future development of the city’s strategy.
Community members will have the opportunity to present 90-second testimonials to city representatives with suggestions on how to improve HIV prevention and treatment efforts.
Philly police recruiting
The Philadelphia Police Department is now accepting applications for police recruits.
Interested applicants can take part in Police Career Days from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18 and March 10 at the Philadelphia Police Academy, 8501 State Road, to learn more about the process.
Per the elimination of the residency requirement, non-city residents are encouraged to apply.
Also new this year, recruits must satisfy one of four education or background requirements: have at least 60 college credits, two years of active duty in the military with an honorable discharge, one year of experience as a state- or commonwealth-certified law enforcement officer, or successful completion of the Philadelphia Police Explorers Cadet program.
Applications can be found at www.phillypolice.com and must be completed by March 16.
For more information, call 215-683-2678.
Show DVLF love this Valentine’s
LGBT grantmaking agency Delaware Valley Legacy Fund is asking community members to honor their loved ones this Valentine’s Day season with a donation.
Between now and Feb. 14, the organization is seeking contributions from LGBTs and allies in honor or in memory of a special someone, which could range from a partner to a parent to a pet.
Donors are also encouraged to post a picture to the organization’s Facebook page of the person whom they are honoring with the gift.
To donate, visit www.dvlf.org.
Lecture looks at teen suicide
Dr. George Wohlreich, director and CEO of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, will lead a discussion on teen suicide from noon-1 p.m. Feb. 15 at 19 S. 22nd St. as part of the college’s Food & Thought luncheon lecture series.
The discussion will center on factors associated with suicide and approaches to working with those who are suicidal in an attempt to encourage ongoing conversation about an otherwise taboo subject.
Admission is $12.50 or $40 for tickets to the four remaining Food & Thought discussions.
For tickets, visit www.collegeofphysicians.org/fnt.html.
Nominate ‘revolutionary’ leader
The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative is calling for nominations for its annual David Acosta Revolutionary Award.
The award, named after GALAEI’s founder, is meant to honor an individual “who shows leadership and works to improve the community in ways that align with GALAEI’s mission.”
Nominees must be over 18, reside in the five-county Philadelphia area and be able to attend the awards ceremony April 13.
Applications are due March 16, and forms can be found at www.galaei.org.
Bill may push last call
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has introduced a measure that would allow city bars to remain open an extra hour.
The proposal is meant to create additional liquor tax revenue for the city that would be used to fund city schools.
“Education is the biggest indicator of success for children and youth and the greatest deterrent from crime,” Reynolds Brown said. “In this day and age of budget shortfalls and declining education funding, we must think of creative solutions, thinking outside the box and exhaust unconventional avenues of revenue.”
Reynolds Brown said keeping bars open until 3 a.m. could bring in an additional $5 million annually.
Since bar hours are regulated by the state Liquor Control Board, legislation to authorize the change would also be needed at the state level, and Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D-190th Dist.) has pledged to spearhead such a bill.
A hearing for Reynolds Brown’s measure has not yet been scheduled.
LGBT or ally legal interns wanted
The National LGBT Bar Association and Prudential Financial Inc. are offering a summer internship at a Prudential office in New Jersey for one LGBT or ally law student.
The intern will take part in a 10-week program that will include an intern training, direct mentoring by a Prudential attorney and the opportunity to hone interviewing and presentation skills. The intern will receive a stipend of approximately $10,000.
The student must be enrolled at an American Bar Associated-accredited law school, be a member of the National LGBT Bar Association, be graduating in 2014-15 and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
To apply, email [email protected] by 5 p.m. March 16 with a cover letter, résumé, three references and a copy of a transcript.
— Jen Colletta