Second defendant pleads guilty in murder of trans woman
*This story has been updated to include remarks from Jose Pena, his family and Jonathan Martel's family. A defendant pleaded guilty to the murder of...
Center City bar owner will remove dress-code sign
Center City bar owner Teddy Sourias said he’ll remove a dress-code sign banning Timberland work boots at U-Bahn — after a complaint about...
LGBT community reacts to violence in Virginia
LGBT individuals and groups held and attended vigils and rallied last weekend after a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., ended in violent riots,...
LGBT-friendly youth home gets green light
After weeks of potential roadblocks, planning is again moving forward for an LGBT-friendly youth-housing facility. At a bankruptcy hearing last week,...
In settlement, PA district to update policies, pay students
A Central Pennsylvania school district has agreed to pay nearly $150,000 to three transgender students and their attorneys who challenged their school’s policy on...
Woman remains jailed after alleged murder of wife
The New Jersey woman accused of shooting her wife to death was ordered last week to be held in jail until her trial. ...
Dispute between ex-partners reaches federal level
A Mississippi woman recently filed suit against her former domestic partner in Philadelphia, claiming the defendant owes her about $330,000. The...
NJ org provides support in a ‘snap’ for LGBTs with disabilities
During a New Jersey organization’s annual amusement-park trip, one member was nervous because of a secret he was keeping. Ray Truitt...
Hershey seeks protective order in court case
Attorneys for Milton Hershey School asked a federal judge to protect from public disclosure legal documents in an antibias case filed by a gay...
Judge weighs anonymity for gay litigant
A federal judge last week said he needs more information before deciding whether to allow a gay man to litigate an antibias case anonymously. ...
Office of LGBT Affairs seeking deputy director
For the first time, the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs is seeking a deputy director. According to the position description, the...
Trans program changes name, logo to reflect evolving efforts
A local peer-based support group for trans individuals will go by a different name to reflect its more recent efforts. The...
Mazzoni staffers speak out at community forum
Former and current employees of a local LGBT health and wellness organization voiced frustrations at a community forum Thursday. The Office of...
Summer Wedding Issue 2017
From engagement and wedding announcements to tips and trends, dive into our Summer Wedding Issue has all the info and inspiration you need to make your...
HRC launches initiative to advance LGBT progress in PA
A national LGBT civil-rights organization launched a grassroots campaign to accelerate LGBT progress in the country ahead of the 2018 elections, focusing specifically on...
Woman dies in beach accident
A Texas woman vacationing in Ocean City, Md., suffocated to death in what appears to be an accidental beach cave-in. A...
State agency supplements Morris case file
A state agency last week added four documents to a case file relating to PGN’s appeal for Nizah Morris 911 recordings from the Philadelphia...
UPenn launching study of anti-HIV meds
A local university is participating in a study on anti-HIV medication, and offering participants compensation for their time and travel. The...
Civilian complaints against police to be posted online
Information regarding closed-out civilian complaints of Philadelphia police misconduct will be posted online beginning in November, city officials announced last week. ...
N.J. woman charged in wife’s murder
A New Jersey woman allegedly shot and killed her wife on Sunday. Mount Holly Police responded to a call about a...
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