Trans man shot, killed by police in Western PA
The third killing of a transgender person in the nation this year occurred in Pennsylvania last weekend. Sean Ryan Hake, 23,...
Parents, alums speak out against school firing
Concerned parents and alumni are speaking out and taking action following last month’s firing of a lesbian teacher at Waldron Mercy Academy. ...
ACLU files suit against city’s bail system
The way bail is set, cash bail and exorbitant bail have become part of the presidential primary conversation, thanks largely to Sen. Kamala...
LGBT fans turn out for Ellen DeGeneres
After two days of tweeting, Ellen DeGeneres’ crew made an appearance on the 1600 block of Walnut Street. The city closed off the block...
Four decades of PGN
The LGBT community has changed over the last four decades, as has Philadelphia Gay News’ role in engaging with it. When...
Grant helps Action Wellness get clients to appointments
A Philadelphia nonprofit that helps thousands of people deal with chronic illnesses just got a big reward so it can help even more. Action...
IBA launches diversity, inclusion series with Latinx event
Latinx business professionals will be brought to the forefront at the first in a series of diversity and inclusion events from the region’s LGBT...
D.A.’s Office finds ‘destroyed’ Morris record
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office last month said it located a dispatch record associated with the Nizah Morris incident that the office previously...
Day in the Life Of: a police officer, Ciante Bradley
“This is normal for us, but it’s not for them; you’re walking into these people’s worst days. You have to remember that.” ...
Transwoman attacked in Gayborhood
A transgender woman was attacked last weekend near the Gayborhood, although the extent of her injuries and motive for the attack are unknown. ...
Digital-literacy program seeks LGBT youth
LGBT youth are invited to participate in free digital-literacy classes this month that will pair them with LGBT professionals in the fields of science,...
Gay-bashing case moves forward
A preliminary arraignment was held this week for three people accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City this past fall. ...
Day in the Life Of … a Historic Philadelphia program director,...
Art Ryan looped two wooden hoops over his shoulder and set off on the four-block walk from the Free Quaker Meeting House to Christ...
Harrisburg LGBT center fights back against vandalism
More than 100 people turned out last weekend to support an LGBT community center in Harrisburg that was the victim of vandalism. ...
Sounding off: Where PA Supreme Court candidates stand on LGBT issues
PGN conducted interviews with candidates running in the May 19 municipal election about a wide range of LGBT issues, to inform our community about...
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...
Media Trail – 7/19/19
Bill allowing ‘X’ gender on licenses becomes law The Argus-Press reported New Hampshire residents who don’t identify as either male or female will soon...
Are dating apps helpful or hurtful?
As social media has proliferated in recent years, more and more gay men are turning to dating apps like Grindr and Scruff for personal...
Conference focuses on needs of LGBT youth
A local university last week sponsored a conference to amplify the voices of LGBT young people and their needs. The University...
Former Reading Terminal manager recognized
A new honor for Paul Steinke, former general manager of the Reading Terminal Market, hangs in the market’s most visited location: in the back...
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