N.J. hospital launches LGBT program
A New Jersey hospital is offering specialized primary-care services to the LGBT community. The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset...
GALAEI brings back Philly Black Trans History event
Christian A’xavier Lovehall used to attend GALAEI’s annual Philly Black Trans History event each year. “When I used to go, it...
Catholic hospital: We didn’t discriminate against trans man
A Catholic hospital that blocked a trans man’s access to a hysterectomy, asserting its right to religious freedom, denied any wrongdoing in court papers...
After Trump election, out gov’t agent from Philly resigns
Prior to the 2016 presidential election, T.J. Lunardi talked with his husband about the possibility of leaving his government job behind. It wasn’t too...
Local hotel transforms into a Brazillian Carnaval for charity
Locals can participate in a tropical festival and play casino games while supporting a nonprofit organization, all without leaving Philadelphia. The...
LGBT youth program to open in Lehigh Valley
The ribbon will be cut next week on a pioneering new LGBT youth center in Pennsylvania. Project SILK Lehigh Valley is...
Evolution of the Office of LGBT Affairs
January 2001: Michael Hinson is appointed by Mayor John Street as the first Mayor’s Liaison to the LGBT Communities. He serves until February 2008....
City announces Commission on LGBT Affairs
After a several-month application and vetting process, the city this week announced the members of its inaugural Commission on LGBT Affairs. ...
Tuesdays with Toomey protesters speak out for LGBT equality
A statewide advocacy organization hosted a demonstration calling for a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania to protect LGBT citizens. More than 500 protesters...
Amber Hikes named new Director of LGBT Affairs
The city announced today that Amber Hikes will take over as director of the Office of LGBT Affairs. Hikes takes the...
Attorney for accused killer of trans woman convicted of felonies
J. Michael Farrell, who provided legal assistance to the accused killer of trans woman Diamond Williams, was convicted last week of multiple felonies in...
Rumors swirl after anti-Trump march
After a local LGBT organization’s anti-Trump protest march last week, rumors swirled around several figures involved. In a Facebook status following...
LGBT antibias complaint settled
Chloe M. Harris, a South Philadelphia trans woman, has reached a settlement in her antibias complaint against Summit Children’s Program. In...
Andrew Christian celebrates sex, power and freedom in Philadelphia
Los Angeles-based fashion designer Andrew Christian had one goal in mind when he came up with the idea for his coffee table book, “SEX...
Organizers considering rescheduling Pride
Philly Pride Presents is looking into changing the date for its upcoming Pride Parade and Festival. This potential change comes as the result of...
Hate-crimes bill to be re-intro’d in PA House
A state representative this week will reintroduce an LGBT-inclusive bill protecting Pennsylvanians from hate crimes. State Rep. Kevin Boyle said he will...
Reports: Nellie Fitzpatrick to depart post
After two years at the helm of the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Nellie Fitzpatrick may be stepping down. Fitzpatrick did...
Musician sentenced to jail time in Craigslist sting
Charles L. Cohen, a prominent Center City musician who attempted to have oral sex with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old boy on...
More than 500 protesters march against discrimination
After hearing about President Donald Trump’s potential executive order regarding religious freedom, the Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club decided to fight back. ...
Philly hospital launches gender-surgery program
A local hospital recently became the first academic medical center in the Philadelphia region to launch a program dedicated to gender-affirmation surgeries. ...
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