How Trump’s election could impact LGBT community
Donald Trump’s unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton has left many in the LGBT community wondering what the next presidential administration will mean for LGBT...
Gay man attacked in South Philly
A South Philadelphia resident reports being chased by men who hurled beer bottles and antigay slurs at him last week. Peter...
More than 140 applicants for Commission on LGBT Affairs
After a three-week period, the Office of LGBT Affairs closed applications for the city’s new Commission on LGBT Affairs on the Nov. 4 deadline....
William Way to host Trans Day of Remembrance event
Members of the trans community and allies will gather this weekend to mourn trans lives lost to violence this past year, while also celebrating...
Mazzoni receives $41K in donations, pledges as result of Trump’s election
The election of Donald Trump may have instilled fear in the LGBT community, but that has not stopped charitable individuals from making their voices...
Hate-crimes report questioned
It was a crime that shocked the nation. In August 2009, George Sodoni opened fire inside an LA Fitness Center...
House Dems unite in opposition of Stephen Bannon
Five Pennsylvania Congressmen united with other House Democrats to sign a letter requesting president-elect Donald Trump rescind his appointment of Stephen Bannon as White...
Obituary: David Adamany, former Temple president, 80
David W. Adamany, former president of Temple University, died Nov. 10 after a brief illness. He was 80 and lived in Center City. ...
After election, event to promote community healing
An event this weekend is looking to foster healing after this week's presidential election, which has been met by strong emotions from many in the...
Trump wins in devastating loss
In what is being called one of the biggest surprises in American political history, reality-television star Donald Trump was elected 45th president of the...
Plea deals possible in murder of trans woman
The District Attorney’s Office is weighing whether it will offer plea agreements for two people charged with the February murder of a local transgender...
Bill would revoke business license for discrimination
Legislation was introduced last week in Philadelphia City Council that seeks to further outlaw public-accommodations discrimination in the city. Councilman Derek...
Case resolved against roommate of Tyler Clementi
The criminal case against the roommate of a gay Rutgers University student who killed himself shortly after being the target of online bullying came...
D.A. urges court to decertify Morris record
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office last week urged Commonwealth Court to decertify a computer-aided dispatch record associated with the Nizah Morris incident. ...
Gay-bashing victims deny self-defense claim from defendant
Phillip Williams did not act in self-defense when he took part in a 2014 Center City gay bashing, according to a brief submitted recently...
Lesbian financial dispute settled
A protracted financial dispute between two women who were domestic partners for many years has been settled. Notice of the settlement...
First Unitarian installs first sole female minister
“This city has wonderful justice work going on — but there’s a lot more work that needs to be done,” said the Rev. Abbey...
‘Black Genius’ explores Joe Beam’s legacy
The second-floor ballroom at William Way LGBT Community Center was filled with organized folding chairs in neat rows, a table of light refreshments in...
Philadelphia residents turn out for Hillary Clinton
Tarriem Burroughs was unable to make it to the other rallies supporting Hillary Clinton but on Monday night, he left work early to attend...
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