Birthday party for LGBTEI chair to benefit org
In a case of poor timing, the LGBT Elder Initiative became a 501c3 nonprofit in June, around the same time the state legislature blew...
Person of interest, reward announced in letter-bombing incident
Investigators announced Thursday they have zeroed in on a person of interest connected to the letter bombing that severely injured a Center City gay...
Porn star testifies in murder trial
Jurors in the murder trial of a Pennsylvania gay-porn producer heard last week from the porn star investigators say was at the center of...
I was homeless and you gave me shelter
The story of Romeo, and two weeks later also his sister Mischief, are weekend tales of tails. July 2, 2011, was a Saturday and...
Jewish museum collecting LGBT stories
The National Museum of American Jewish History is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of the Annual Reminder demonstrations with an interactive, community-involved initiative....
Philly LGBT bars step up security after Orlando
LGBT hotspots in Philadelphia have increased security, with bag-checks and police presence, in the wake of the mass shooting at Pulse, a popular LGBT...
Texas abortion ban has implications for Pennsylvania — and 2022
On May 19, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) signed a law that bans abortions after six weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant....
Republican lawmaker’s resolution urges removal of transgender Secretary of Health
Pennsylvania State Rep. Russ Diamond, a Republican representing Lebanon County in the southeastern portion of the state, has introduced a resolution calling for the...
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...
FIGHT celebrates two decades of service
Two days after this year’s World AIDS Day, the Philadelphia HIV/AIDS community will come together to pay homage to an agency that has been...
Activists rally around marriage in Harrisburg
About 75 LGBTs and allies assembled on the steps of Harrisburg’s Capitol Rotunda Monday afternoon to demonstrate their support for marriage equality and for...
International News – June 19 – 25, 2020
United Nations calls for global end to conversion therapy
The pseudo-scientific practice, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is currently...
Chain with local eateries to fundraise for Orlando
Miller’s Ale House is one of about 1,000 restaurants participating in the Dine Out for Orlando United fundraiser on June 30. ...
Group to revamp drag presence at Mummers
A group of LGBT leaders and allies met this week with the Mummers Fancy Brigade Association to start solidifying an LGBT presence in the...
Mazzoni Center expands outreach, education programs
A local LGBT health and wellness center is expanding education and outreach efforts through programs benefiting the LGBT community. Through the...
Media Trail: March 20, 2020
Indiana
AG says state agencies can’t use nonbinary marker
WFYI
in Indianapolis reports that Indiana agencies are not allowed to use
an “X” gender designation on identification documents...
Biggest LGBT business conference headed to Philadelphia
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is holding its largest annual business conference in Philadelphia this year, with up to 5,000 people expected to...
Senate fails to move on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal
A promised Republican filibuster this week by Sen. John McCain (R-Az.) prevented the Senate from moving forward on the repeal of the...
Ambler adopts LGBT antibias law
A Montgomery County borough passed an ordinance May 17 establishing a human relations commission that recognizes 13 protected classes, including sexual orientation and gender...
Lesbian pediatrician accused of attempted murder
Just before 7 p. m. on Memorial Day, Dr. Lauren Patricia Daly, a pediatrician at Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital in Wilmington, Del.,...
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