Local law firm wins IBA’s Business Integrity Award for LGBT-inclusive practices
The Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT chamber of commerce presented an award this week to a member business that promotes LGBT-inclusive policies toward customers, employees and...
School district seeks dismissal of trans antibias suit, citing Trump guidance
Public-school officials in Minersville recently asked that a trans student’s antibias case be dismissed, citing Trump administration educational guidance that stops short of...
America’s newest museum recognizes LGBTs in our revolution
America’s newest museum, Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, does something quite revolutionary: It recognizes the LGBT community as having played a part...
Day in the Life of: an event producer, Josh Schonewolf
Josh Schonewolf worked from the sound booth during the opening night of Mr. Everything at Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar. The talent show, which...
Bill banning conversion therapy awaiting mayor’s signature
City Council last week unanimously passed a bill to ban conversion therapy for minors. The bill would prohibit “the practice of...
Woody’s co-owner testifies in Seth Williams trial
Michael Weiss, a local LGBT business owner who lavished gifts on Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams, testified this week during Williams’ ongoing corruption...
Protesters hold 24-hour vigil outside Sen. Toomey’s office
“Rain or shine, day or night. Health care is a human right.” Protesters chanted in front of Sen. Pat Toomey’s Philadelphia...
Mayor signs bill combatting racism, discrimination
Mayor Jim Kenney performed a ceremonial signing for a bill Thursday that will strengthen penalties for local businesses that discriminate. This bill amends the Fair...
Fairness Act referred to Metcalfe’s committee
The effort to advance a statewide LGBT nondiscrimination law was dealt a blow last week. Despite a campaign by the lead sponsor of...
Murderer of gay man on death row: ‘Get it over with’
Richard R. Laird, the murderer of gay artist Anthony V. Milano, recently told a federal judge to get his execution “over with” if he...
Pride goes off with few setbacks
Despite occasional showers Sunday, the Philly Pride went off with few issues. Franny Price, executive director of Philly Pride Presents, called...
Allentown to consider conversion-therapy bill
Legislation was introduced this week that could make Allentown the next municipality to ban conversion therapy for minors. Out Allentown City...
Hearing scheduled in Morris case
A hearing is scheduled next month on PGN’s open-records request for 911 recordings from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office relating to the Nizah Morris...
Comcast makes LGBT content ‘easier to discover’
Xfinity customers will experience LGBT-centered content throughout Pride Month and beyond with Comcast’s new integrated-marketing campaign. “There’s a great hunger from...
Obituary: Bill Quinn — nurse, teacher, faith leader and Vietnam vet...
Bill Quinn, a Chestnut Hill resident, died June 4 of leukemia at age 70. Quinn’s brother Joe said he “dedicated his...
Electric Bingo takes LGBT Pride Month to new heights
A local sightseeing attraction will showcase an evening of Bingo and drag performances for a charitable cause. One Liberty Observation Deck...
Resolution for statewide LGBT Pride Month passes in House
A resolution designating June as LGBT Pride Month moved forward in the House of Representatives Wednesday. State Reps. Dan Frankel and Brian Sims introduced...
High court denies city’s request in SEPTA dispute
The state Supreme Court this week denied the city's request for reconsideration in an anti-bias dispute involving SEPTA that's ensued for nearly 10 years....
Gun control bill re-intro’d in light of Pulse anniversary
A Pennsylvania senator last week re-introduced a bill that would prevent individuals convicted of misdemeanor hate-crimes from purchasing and possessing firearms. Sen. Bob Casey...
Mistrial declared in Cosby case
After more than 50 hours of deliberations, the judge in the Bill Cosby case declared a mistrial. Judge Steven O'Neill made...
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