Summer Wedding Issue 2017
From engagement and wedding announcements to tips and trends, dive into our Summer Wedding Issue has all the info and inspiration you need to make your...
E. Huntington “Hunter” Parker, costume designer, 72
E. Huntington “Hunter” Parker, costume designer and seamster, died Feb. 9 of metastasic lung cancer. He was 72. Parker was born in...
Hearing delayed for woman accused in Maya Young murder
The woman charged in last month’s fatal stabbing of transgender woman Maya Young had her preliminary hearing delayed by a week to take place...
Pa. court makes landmark custody ruling
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has overturned a 25-year-old legal precedent that presented gay parents with an added obstacle in child-custody cases. ...
Evidence suppression to be considered in Redding case
The defense would like to suppress some evidence against the man accused in the October killing of transgender woman Keisha Jenkins. ...
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Judge denies Schneller’s petition in Haverford case A Delaware County judge has denied the request of anti-LGBT activist James D. Schneller to be named as...
Training educates LGBT community on reporting discrimination, racism
When members of the LGBT community came forward to discuss issues of racism and discrimination, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Rue...
Gay leaders mull taking Prop. 8 fight to 2010 vote
LOS ANGELES — Gay-rights activists are weighing the wisdom of rushing in front of voters a repeal of the state-ballot measure that banned gay...
Gayborhood lanes to shift as bikers demand more protection
The Gayborhood is getting a makeover in 2018. Some might call it long overdue. The rainbow crosswalks that trim 13th and Locust streets...
LGBT youth group awarded $100K grant
The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition announced this week that it is the recipient of a major national grant. PSEC, a statewide...
Bowling venue hosts first LGBT night
Lucky Strike Philadelphia this month hosted the first LGBT night at a bowling establishment. Lucky Strike Philadelphia will host LGBT Night...
Attorney seeks withdrawal in murder case
Henry D. Forrest, a court-appointed attorney for a gay man who’s appealing a first-degree murder conviction, has requested permission to withdraw from the case....
Self-defense among claims by gay-bashing defendant
One of three people implicated in a 2014 gay-bashing incident in Philadelphia is claiming self-defense. In an Oct. 4 filing, Phillip...
Sixers first NBA team to host game promoting LGBT inclusion
LGBT pride has spread from hockey to basketball this week. Just three days after the Philadelphia Flyers hosted a You Can...
LGBT chorus gets new direction
A local LGBT and ally chorus is now under the direction of a local music aficionado who plans to fuse his expertise and vision...
Police mum on questionable Morris records
Philadelphia police this week declined to explain questionable paperwork in the Nizah Morris homicide that officers involved in a courtesy ride given to Morris...
Penn welcomes LGBT Jewish students
The University of Pennsylvania will play host next weekend to a conference that seeks to fuse the basic tenets of Judaism and LGBT life,...
State invests $3 million in LGBT-inclusive affordable housing
The sun shone bright on a parking lot in North Philadelphia Oct. 21 as Gov. Tom Wolf announced a $3-million investment from the state...
Poor LGBTQ fight for recognition even in their own community
Part two of a two-part series. Daniela Porter is succinct: “Let me say first that I am grateful for government aid. I was happy...
Lesbian group hosts inaugural LGBTQ Women’s Week
A lesbian organization will host Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ Women’s Week beginning this weekend. The Strong Catalyst, an organization dedicated to bringing community and visibility...
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