Litigants in trans restroom case object to racism analogy
Students at Boyertown High School, who don’t want to share restrooms and locker rooms with trans students, claim they’re unfairly being compared to “racist...
Philly again a top achiever on HRC city scorecard
Philadelphia again received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Philadelphia has garnered the top score...
Leeway awards several LGBT projects
Several LGBT projects — including a mobile photo booth to document ballroom culture and a live-streamed music event showcasing queer and trans DJs —...
Philly-born database enhanced for LGBT asylum-seekers
An online resource catalogue for LGBT asylum-seekers last month launched an update, with improvements for users in the Philadelphia and Seattle areas. ...
Black Pride marks a decade of dedication
Got Pride? Well, the thousands of LGBT people of color and allies who are expected to flock to the city this week for...
Families and friends of LGBTs to converge in Philly
Members of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays chapters throughout the region will head to Philadelphia later this month to share best...
SJ Pride returns bigger, better
Southern New Jersey LGBTQ Pride will host its annual Pride in the Park this month with two very special guests. Pride...
Mazzoni Center gala aims to break fundraising records
Mazzoni Center is aiming to raise $175,000 at its upcoming gala May 19 to provide additional funding for programs and services. ...
TUESDAY AT THE TAVERN
Our Night Out and Queers on the Avenue joined forces Aug. 18 for their monthly social-networking events, this time held at Stogie...
Creating Change offers free conference attendance and networking to volunteers
The Creating Change host committee is looking for volunteers for the National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual conference, which will be held at the Philadelphia...
AIDS Law Project of PA celebrates 30 years of milestones
The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit public-interest law firm providing free legal services to people living with HIV and AIDS, is celebrating...
Gemencina Reed, founding Attic board member, 79
Gemencina Reed, one of The Attic Youth Center’s earliest supporters, died Jan. 9 of organ failure. She was 79. Reed, an LGBT...
News Briefing
Settlement reached in protest dispute Both sides in a prolonged dispute about protesters’ access to LGBT events in Philadelphia have reached a settlement....
Evolution of the Office of LGBT Affairs
January 2001: Michael Hinson is appointed by Mayor John Street as the first Mayor’s Liaison to the LGBT Communities. He serves until February 2008....
District Attorney: Michael Untermeyer
Prior to his run for district attorney, Michael Untermeyer served positions in the District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Office of the Attorney General,...
Animal Alliance: Rescue, rehab and adoption
Adoption is just one of the many goals Animal Alliance has for the dogs and cats that come through its doors. ...
Day after inauguration, women and allies to march in Philly
When Mariel Martin heard the presidential election results, she said the first thing she thought was, Are you f***ing kidding me? ...
Out athlete trains for 26-mile marathon to raise LGBTQ visibility
A local entrepreneur has started a GoFundMe ahead of a 26.2-mile marathon he’s running to raise funds and visibility for LGBTQ athletes. ...
Three charged in ‘No-Gay Thursdays’ hazing at ChesCo school
No hate crime charges are expected against three students charged in relation to weekly hazing among football players at Conestoga High School as part...
40 years ago in PGN: Aug. 19-25, 2016
People’s Fund supports gay groups Adapted from reporting by PGN staff Three local gay groups each received $300 grants from the Philadelphia People’s Fund. ...
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