NJ Senate passes ban on LGBT-panic defense
On Dec. 16, the New Jersey State Senate unanimously passed legislation to ban the use of an LGBT-panic defense to get a reduced penalty...
New exhibit brings unique twist to LGBT history
Starting next week, the Library Company of Philadelphia will stage a groundbreaking exhibition looking at national LGBT history. “That’s So Gay: Outing...
Urban Outfitters under fire for tapestry design
Philadelphia-based retailer Urban Outfitters is again making headlines for a controversial product. This time, the store is under fire for a wall...
Student wins national prize for gay video
Local film student Jason Druss, like most college students, is always looking for new ways to pay down his ever-mounting school loans, and recently...
Jefferson explores reproductive-therapy counseling
Thomas Jefferson University this week is hosting “When it Takes More Than Two to Make a Baby,” an infertility-counseling conference that includes a number...
Family seeks answers after fatal hit-and-run of lesbian
Tiffany Reed’s fiancé is asking for help in apprehending the suspect who killed the woman she was going to marry in a hit-and-run early Sunday...
New LGBT film fest to debut
A new LGBT film festival — qFLIX — is coming to Philadelphia next month. Thom Cardwell, who has been involved in...
Musical makeover on tap at New Hope’s The Raven
The Raven, the iconic LGBT club and restaurant in New Hope, was recently bought by a new owner — who plans to ramp up...
Obituary: Donn DesChaine, restaurant worker, artist
Former South Street restaurant worker and artist Donn DesChaine died Sept. 29 of complications from emphysema. He was 63. DesChaine worked at...
Center showcases queer youth art exhibit
For the next month, the William Way LGBT Community Center will display work created by artists from The Attic Youth Center in an exhibit...
LGBT law enforcement group created
Philadelphia area law enforcement officials have started the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League, called GOAL. A meeting on Nov. 9 was...
Judge overturns Affordable Care Act protections for trans patients
On Oct. 15, a federal judge overturned an anti-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, that protects transgender patients. The...
Pa. Sen. moves on hate-crimes bill
Pennsylvania state Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-38th Dist.) has taken the first steps in the legislative process to introduce a bill that would...
Lincoln plans advance
A long-vacant Gayborhood eyesore is one large step closer to renovations this week. The Washington Square West Civic Association voted Tuesday...
Rain not much of a damper on Trans* March, OutFest
A steady drizzle Saturday afternoon and wind gusts reaching 30 miles per hour Sunday morning in Philadelphia didn’t deter people from participating in a...
Star speaker for QPenn Week
The University of Pennsylvania is gearing up to host a weeklong event to explore queer identities, and special guests will include one of the...
Budget cuts could bring festival woes
With more budget cuts expected following Mayor Nutter’s announcement last month that the city’s five-year deficit could reach $2 billion, local LGBT and HIV/AIDS...
PA issues trans-inclusive insurance rule
Insurance professionals are still awaiting a final rule on nondiscrimination protections, including for transgender people, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Indigo Ball to ‘sparkle’ again
The William Way LGBT Community Center will once again host its annual Indigo Ball at Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia. The Oct. 14...
Catholic agency seeks injunction in LGBT foster-care dispute
Attorneys for Catholic Social Services urged a federal judge this week to issue a preliminary injunction that would halt the city’s freeze on foster-child...
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