State officials seek dismissal of gay man’s antibias suit
State officials recently asked a federal judge to dismiss the antibias suit of Michael J. Semian, a gay man who claims homophobia contributed to...
Trans man struck by hit-and-run driver
A trans man last week was struck by a hit-and-run driver in West Philadelphia. A minivan struck the 25-year-old victim...
One year later: City reflects combatting Gayborhood racism
Almost 100 people gathered Thursday at the Gershman Y to discuss race relations in the city’s LGBT community. The Office of...
LGBT progress flourishes in Woodbury
“Education and visibility are the keys to equity in any environment,” said Tony Doran, president of Woodbury Community Pride. Both are...
Amended CHIP bill advances
The state Senate this week passed a bill to reauthorize the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program that includes a stipulation that funding cannot...
Philly again a top achiever on HRC city scorecard
Philadelphia again received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Philadelphia has garnered the top score...
Couple launches fundraiser for LGBT survivors in Puerto Rico
Last month, Hurricane Maria ripped through Karenina Angleró’s home in Puerto Rico. However, she received some assistance from a local queer couple who welcomed her...
LGBT issues to be addressed at eating-disorder conference
While every patient with an eating disorder is different, LGBT people may have added stresses related to coming out, anti-LGBT violence and bullying. More...
Five years after murder, community member keeps sister’s memory alive
Rafael Colon had a strong reaction to his 23rd birthday this year. “The age I am right now, my sister never made it to,”...
Regional Pride conference to be held in New Hope
A Bucks County LGBT Pride organization this month announced that it will coordinate the Northeast Regional Pride (NERP) Conference in 2019. New Hope Celebrates...
Court upholds disbarment of LGBT attorney
Robert P. Tuerk’s quest for reinstatement to practice law suffered a major setback this month when the Florida Supreme Court upheld his disbarment...
Anti-trans CHIP bill amended
The state Senate this week passed an amendment to an anti-trans bill that would limit the scope of its impact on trans youth enrolled...
LGBT History Month 2017
PGN celebrates LGBT History Month 2017 with new weekly features exploring the people, places and events that have helped shape American LGBT history.
Seth Williams sentenced to five years in prison
Former District Attorney Seth Williams was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for accepting a bribe. Williams was initially charged with 29 counts...
Gay philanthropist donates $16 million to LGBT fund
A gay real-estate investor last week donated $16 million to a local LGBT fund. Mel Heifetz announced on social media that...
Statewide LGBT business disparities to be addressed at public meeting
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is conducting a first-ever disparity study on businesses owned by marginalized communities, including LGBT people. The state’s...
Lesbian mother ‘heartbroken’ after Pa. court ruling
A lesbian mother says she’s “heartbroken” after Pennsylvania Superior Court last week said she isn’t entitled to partial custody of her former life partner’s...
Judge green-lights retaliation suit involving Kathryn Knott
A Norristown woman can proceed with her federal lawsuit against Kathryn Knott, her father and several other defendants, a judge ruled earlier this month....
Mazzoni Center board changes term limits, financial requirements
A local LGBT health and wellness center changed its board-of-director requirements and term limits after feedback from staff members to encourage diversity. ...
Obituary: Jessica Palmer-Nelson, chef, 29
Personal chef and active community volunteer Jessica Palmer-Nelson is being remembered by friends for her generosity, positivity and insatiable smile. Palmer-Nelson...
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