LGBT orgs., city officials gather to support trans youth
A number of city officials, and representatives of local and state agencies, will gather later this week to affirm their support for local transgender youth. ...
Witnesses positively ID suspect in trans robberies, murder
Witnesses positively identified a suspect at a rescheduled court hearing Wednesday in a case involving robberies of transgender women. Miayanna Brooks,...
Trans teens from PA see court win
U.S. District Judge Mark Hornak on Monday granted a preliminary injunction in a case filed by three trans teens from Pine-Richland High School in...
Community celebrates black trans history
As reports of Chyna Gibson’s murder came in, members of Philadelphia's black transgender community got together Sunday to discuss ways to move forward. Gibson,...
N.J. hockey team to host first LGBT night
The New Jersey Devils will celebrate the National Hockey League's Hockey is for Everyone program with its first-ever LGBT night. Pride Night...
City shows support for trans students, despite Trump
Community members and the Philadelphia School District showed support after President Donald Trump rescinded protections for transgender students Wednesday. The Trump administration, in conjunction...
Trial for alleged murderer of trans woman postponed until December
A jury trial for the alleged murderer of trans woman Diamond Williams has been postponed until December. Charles N. Sargent stands...
PGN requests public hearing in Morris dispute
PGN has requested a public hearing in a dispute involving access to 911 recordings pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident believed to be in...
Lesbian group hosts inaugural LGBTQ Women’s Week
A lesbian organization will host Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ Women’s Week beginning this weekend. The Strong Catalyst, an organization dedicated to bringing community and visibility...
Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural LGBT Business Summit
A Lehigh Valley organization will host its inaugural networking luncheon for LGBT professionals and allies. The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce...
HRC focuses on moving ‘equality forward’ in Philly
When planning got underway last summer for the 2017 Human Rights Campaign Greater Philadelphia Dinner, organizers were looking forward to celebrating the start of...
Day in the Life of: digital agency executives CJ and Jolin...
Wife-and-wife duo CJ and Jolin Bachmann are quick to note the benefits of the 1SEO office in Bristol. The spacious employee common area includes...
Grassroots campaign finds a home in the ’burbs
On a recent Friday afternoon, Elayne Aion arranged stacks of brightly colored lawn signs in a corner of her Glenside gift shop. ...
Philly gears up for several LGBT conferences
Two LGBT organizations planning conventions in Philadelphia were represented at a local business luncheon Tuesday. PHL Diversity hosted its 11th-annual Business...
Trans author and activist to speak at Ursinus College
Trans author and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan returns this week to Ursinus College, where she served as the Updike-Hoyer Writer in Residence in 2010,...
PGN Exclusive: Organizers reschedule Pride to new date
Philly Pride Presents confirmed to PGN the organization will reschedule its annual Pride Parade and Festival for the first time in its 29 years....
Defendant in murder of trans woman pleads guilty
A defendant in the February 2016 murder of a transgender woman pleaded guilty to three charges Thursday in a deferred-sentence agreement. Tiffany Floyd pleaded...
Exclusive: Amber Hikes, Nellie Fitzpatrick discuss transition
The city announced a new director of LGBT Affairs this week. Amber Hikes will take over the post beginning March 6. Outgoing director Nellie...
Hate-crimes bill intro’d
State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-172nd) re-introduced legislation this week that seeks to instate hate-crimes protections for LGBT Pennsylvanians. Boyle submitted HB...
PGN renews appeal for D.A.’s Morris 911 recordings
PGN last week appealed a denial by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office for all 911 recordings pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident in the...
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