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LGBT social moves Montgomery County LGBT social Friendly Friday will be held at 8 p. m. June 4 at its new location,...
Local health center looks back at past 30 years
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of its inception, LGBT health organization Mazzoni Center will take a look back at the people, events and developments...
Entrance changed for PCHR hearing
Due to construction, the entrance location for tonight's Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations hearing on racism in the LGBT community has been changed. ...
International News
Serbia Pride march canceled Organizers have canceled Serbia’s gay-pride march after authorities said they could not guarantee protection for the event from extremist...
Tourism group moves ahead with new plans, new board members
Members of the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus convened earlier this month for their annual meeting, during which they discussed the organization’s progress and goals...
Gay Penn. Senate candidate receives death threat
Brett Burman, an openly-gay candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate representing the 9th senatorial district, recently received what appears to be a death threat from...
Rep. Barbara Lee introduces resolution supporting Black LGBTQ leaders
In the final days of Black History Month, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation honoring the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ Americans.
Lee is vice-chair and...
LGBT law enforcement group created
Philadelphia area law enforcement officials have started the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League, called GOAL. A meeting on Nov. 9 was...
Philadelphia’s Resident Survey shows LGBTQ dissatisfaction with police, healthcare
The 2019-20 Philadelphia Resident Survey details responses to city services such as public safety, healthcare, community programs and education, among other services that impact...
Clifford looks to bring reform to MontCo
Dan Clifford is running for a seat as judge in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Clifford recently received the...
Sims opponent: ‘You have to be in the district to know...
James McDevitt is running as an Independent for state representative of the 182nd district — a seat currently occupied by Democrat Brian Sims, who...
Appeal filed in Tobits case
Jennifer Tobits, a lesbian widow who's been seeking the death benefits of her deceased wife for three years, will have to wait a little...
NJ court rules ‘gay’ is not defamatory
A U. S. District Court judge in New Jersey ruled last week that falsely accusing someone of being gay no longer constitutes defamation....
How COVID-19 is impacting Philly’s LGBTQ institutions
In collaborative efforts to ramp up coronavirus prevention measures, the City of Philadelphia shut down all non-essential businesses until March 27, effective March 16...
Voters to decide out incumbent’s fate
An openly gay Republican incumbent state legislator is fighting for his seat in a reelection campaign that is forcing his constituents to weigh their...
Center to shorten hours
The William Way LGBT Community Center will reduce its hours starting Sept. 10. Although the center will remain open seven days a...
International News – 6/28/19
Thousands march for LGBT rights in Ukraine’s capital Thousands of supporters of LGBTQ rights marched through the center of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine,...
PA officially elects Sims; other out candidates unsuccessful
The LGBT community watched Tuesday as President Barack Obama was elected for a second term, giving him four more years to fight for LGBT...
Religious nonprofit to file for review of LGBTQ foster care...
Representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union’s LGBT and HIV project and child welfare advocates held a briefing call June 21 about a potential...
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