LGBT center to open at Community College of Philadelphia
At a two-day conference on LGBT issues this week at Community College of Philadelphia, school officials announced another forthcoming LGBT initiative: its first LGBT...
Celebration, community networking expected at OutFest
More than 40,000 people are expected to attend OutFest this weekend, said Philly Pride Presents Executive Director Franny Price. The 27th-annual...
Germantown man seeks vindication in media case
A Germantown man accused of molesting a boy has renewed hope for vindication after his defamation suit against CBS3 was recently reinstated. ...
IBA to host LGBT Health Fair as monthly mixer
For the first time, the local LGBT chamber of commerce will combine its monthly networking mixer with a health fair. Through...
Out & Equal Workplace Summit comes to Philly as CEO readies...
Selisse Berry said her passion for starting Out & Equal, a nonprofit dedicated to LGBT workplace equality, began after she was denied ordination in...
Day in the Life of: ACLU PA’s transgender-advocacy coordinator and community...
Naiymah Sanchez interviewed five different trans-identified people in the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott’s Logan Room the morning of Sept. 8 for a video series. Through...
Judge: Litigant may appeal LGBT employee-rights case
A federal judge last week granted permission for a Norristown gay man to try to convince the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that anti-LGBT...
Indigo Ball to ‘sparkle’ again
The William Way LGBT Community Center will once again host its annual Indigo Ball at Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia. The Oct. 14...
Interfaith leaders debate free expression, LGBT rights at Constitution Center
In a night of lively debate that spanned contraception, peyote, the Pledge of Allegiance, free expression, the Johnson Amendment and corporate rights, it was...
LGBT Equality Alliance leaders discuss transition
A Chester County-based LGBT nonprofit last month named its new president. Founder and inaugural president Rachel Stevenson resigned from her post...
State senator to organize free activist workshop
In the 10 months since Donald Trump has taken over the helm of the country, one good thing has happened, noted state Rep. Daylin...
Sexual-, gender-minority research takes center stage at Penn
The director of the National Institutes of Health’s Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office will speak at a lecture and student workshop at University...
Michelle Obama addresses PA Conference for Women
More than 12,000 people attended the sold-out Pennsylvania Conference for Women, which included a highly anticipated conversation between former first lady Michelle Obama...
Musician dies two months after release from jail
Charles L. Cohen, a Center City musician who was recently jailed after being nabbed in a Craigslist sting, died Sept. 29 of natural...
HRC panel looks toward the future
Local and state leaders participated in a panel discussion Thursday about action needed to move LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination measures forward. Human Rights...
Commission on LGBT Affairs names two co-chairs
The Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs last weekend named two new co-chairs. Jason Evans and Barrett Marshall will serve as co-chairs...
Boyertown students appeal court’s decision to protect trans youth
Pennsylvania students are appealing a federal court judge’s decision to uphold a Berks County district’s trans-inclusive policies. Earlier this year, four...
Doctor’s lawsuit against AIDS agency settled
A federal lawsuit filed by Dr. Emmanuella Cherisme against AIDS Care Group recently was settled, according to court papers. Terms of...
Mazzoni names new medical director
Mazzoni Center announced the new director of its medical practice last week. Dr. Nancy Brisbon has assumed the role of medical...
AIDS Walk/Run returns with expanded mission
AIDS Fund Executive Director Robb Reichard participated in his first AIDS Walk/Run Philly 30 years ago, one year after the event started and shortly...
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