LGBT groups make final push to the polls
The walls and desks inside 212 S. 12th St. bear signs reading “Stronger Together” and “LGBT for Hillary Clinton and Katie McGinty,” while a...
Ugandan leader to provide update, fundraise in Philly
It’s been five years since Dr. Frank Mugisha has visited the William Way LGBT Community Center to discuss the plight of LGBT Ugandans. ...
Prosecutors: No new trial for Milano killer
Richard R. Laird, the killer of gay artist Anthony V. Milano, is forging ahead in his quest for a new trial. In recent court...
State antibias intake form under fire
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission says it will investigate LGBT antibias complaints under certain circumstances. But an intake form used by PHRC has...
Cosby again asks to have case dismissed
Comedian Bill Cosby was back in a Norristown court this week as his lawyers argued for the sexual-assault case against him to be dismissed....
LGBT angles included in eating-disorder conference
An estimated 30-million people will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Despite stereotypes, those conditions do not discriminate--an idea...
Biz Journal unveils new ranking system for LGBT awards
Philadelphia Business Journal will stage its annual best of the best of LGBT business event next week. PBJ has recognized...
News Briefing: Nov. 4-10, 2016
Gay inmate lodges complaint On Oct. 27, openly gay federal inmate Kenneth J. Houck Jr. lodged a complaint with federal-court officials in Colorado, stating...
40 Years Ago in PGN: Nov. 4-10, 2016
Police not guilty of alleged DYKETACTICS abuse Adapted from reporting by Betti Watts Officers of the Philadelphia Civil Disobedience Squad accused...
Debra Messing to join LGBT bar crawl
This weekend's LGBT bar crawl organized by Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club will have some added star power. The organization announced Wednesday...
‘In the Life’ celebrates 30 years
The community is invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a seminal work by a local black gay author. "In the Life:...
LGBT contingent to march in Veterans Parade
LGBT military members and veterans, as well as their family, friends and supporters, are invited to march in this weekend’s Philadelphia Veterans Parade....
Out North Philly advocate focus of new Clinton ad
Walking home from dinner earlier this week, Malcolm Kenyatta noticed his phone start to ping with alerts. He had more than 600 notifications. ...
Endorsements 2016
PGN recommends the following candidates who will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot: President: Hillary Clinton U.S. Senate: Katie McGinty Congress...
Election 2016
We reached out to an array of local candidates on both sides of the aisle who will be on the ballot on Nov. 8. Hear...
The legacy of the Up Stairs Lounge arson
Several-dozen Metropolitan Community Church congregants clinked glasses and chatted on the night of June 24, 1973, at the Up Stairs Lounge in the French...
Special Section on LGBT Aging
PGN, in partnership with the LGBT Elder Initiative, is pleased to present this second-annual Special Section on LGBT Aging. Find out about the latest...
Suburban synagogue hosts conference on gender inclusion
A Montgomery County synagogue wants to help Jewish spaces become more gender-inclusive. Congregation Kol Ami, in partnership with J.Proud at Jewish...
Sen. Farnese: Toss out my indictment
Attorneys for embattled state Sen. Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. (D) came out swinging last week, urging a federal judge to dismiss his indictment...
Recovery meeting marks 25 years
Every day at 5:30 p.m. — as Gayborhood bars and restaurants fill with the post-work, happy-hour crowds — the second-floor meeting room at Washington...


































