Several new Philly companies get top HRC rating
Four Philadelphia-headquartered companies received a perfect 100 score for the first time this week on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. ...
Morris advocates push for federal probe
Encouraged by reports of an upcoming review of lethal force used by Philadelphia police, advocates for Nizah Morris are pushing for a federal probe...
Scouts will allow gay youth, not atheists or gay adults
Last week’s vote by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay youth into the organization doesn’t impress Adam E. Gersh. ...
Trial for alleged murderer of trans woman postponed until December
A jury trial for the alleged murderer of trans woman Diamond Williams has been postponed until December. Charles N. Sargent stands...
Philadelphia landmarks light up for Pride
The “Philly Lights Up Rainbow” display will happen after sundown on two nights throughout the month: Sunday, June 9, on the evening of the...
Sestak receives nods from gay legislator, activist
U. S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-7th Dist.), who is hoping to unseat longtime incumbent U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D) in the spring primary,...
Point-ed in the next direction: National LGBT scholarship group awards three...
Three Pennsylvania college students will continue their education with the help of the Point Foundation, a national scholarship organization for LGBT students. The recipients...
DA: Killer of gay man belongs behind bars
Bucks County District Attorney David W. Heckler says he’s confident Frank R. Chester will remain behind bars for the rest of his life, even...
Rossi Center to implement new payment system
Rossi Wellness Center, an LGBT-friendly medical practice in the city, is poised to implement a new fee-for-service system. The change is expected to result...
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Pets at the Piazza Hundreds of animals looking for a new home will be strolling the Piazza at Schmidt’s this weekend for the...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between Nov. 15-21....
Irene Benedetti, longtime LGBT advocate, 79
Irene Benedetti, a beloved member of the LGBT community, died May 30 of kidney failure at VITAS Hospice in South Philadelphia. She was 79...
Convicted gay basher to be paroled
After 15 years of incarceration, convicted gay basher Herbert C. Haak will be released to a halfway house in August. Last...
N.J. governor signs LGBT-inclusive bills
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) signed three LGBT-inclusive bills Monday. Two trans-inclusive resolutions, introduced in February 2017, honor Transgender...
Mayor details LGBT business initiatives
Mayor Nutter announced several initiatives that could help strengthen and grow the LGBT business community. During a breakfast Feb. 18 sponsored...
Known LGBT donor gives again
Last week, Mel Heifetz, a local gay businessperson and philanthropist, donated $20,000 to the Democratic National Committee in the name of Philadelphia’s LGBT...
Attorney: New TN law voids antibullying policies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A lawsuit filed in Nashville challenging a new state law says the legislation voids school board policies that protect...
PGN’s People of the year
Every year, PGN selects a group of people to be honored as our "People of the Year." This year held no shortage of folks...
Judges mull convictions in Milano case
A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals spent 45 minutes this week pondering whether to void convictions in the Anthony Milano...
“Queerbook” connects LGBT performers nation-wide
A drag-king performer is assembling an LGBTQ-themed yearbook dubbed “The Queerbook” to celebrate performers and entertainers in Philadelphia and other major cities. ...
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