Printing, advertising evolution reflects changes in community
Because Don Pignolet had a truck, he got drawn into Philadelphia Gay News as its second issue printed in February 1976. ...
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Portland’s gay mayor sworn in The Advocate reports gay mayor Sam Adams was finally sworn in at 12:01 a. m. on New...
Public-TV channel launches LGBT-themed month
While a handful of local news stations may have camera crews filming Pride festivities in Center City next month, one public-television channel will focus...
N.J. LGBT group hit by vandalism
Garden State Equality executive director Christian Fuscarino was working in the organization’s Asbury Park office last weekend when he heard a loud crash. ...
Gay man seeks court order for city to investigate his antibias...
“John Doe,” a Philadelphia gay man, wants a federal judge to order the city’s Human Relations Commission to investigate his antibias complaint against Elwyn...
‘Popesicles’ to fundraise for LGBT cause
As the papal weekend approaches, two local companies are using Pope Francis' progressive persona to fundraise for LGBT youth. Communications agency Tierney and...
Mediation ordered in lesbian financial dispute
A federal judge in Philadelphia recently ordered two lesbians involved in a financial dispute to participate in 10 hours of mediation. ...
Steering committee forms for LGBT orgs across state
Deja Lynn Alvarez felt a little skeptical as she headed to Pittsburgh the last weekend of January. “You hear the...
Out Passyunk Avenue leader previews continued revitalization
There are varied and numerous reasons why and how South Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue, with its innovative chef-driven fare, has become this city’s go-to...
Philadelphia students plan Pride celebration
A group of young adults has spent months planning the Youth Pride celebration, which is returning next month. The second Youth...
Toomey-led Chechnya resolution passes Senate
A resolution condemning antigay violence in Chechnya, which was led in part by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R) of Pennsylvania, was unanimously approved this...
William Way names new ED
After a four-month search, the board of directors of the William Way LGBT Community Center this week selected local activist Chris Bartlett to fill...
Locals launch hate-crimes law campaign
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund and Equality Pennsylvania, in partnership with online retailer EagerGear, have launched an awareness-raising campaign to press for the expansion of...
Court denies gay man’s bid for new murder trial
The state Superior Court has denied William F. Smithson’s request for a new trial in the murder of Jason Shephard. In a 20-page opinion...
PA drops surgery requirement for birth-certificate changes
Under an updated state policy, trans folks born in Pennsylvania are now permitted to change the gender on their birth certificates without undergoing gender-confirmation...
Man in stable condition after Overbrook shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting of a man in Overbrook Sunday night. In a statement, Philadelphia police said two men...
Equality advocates fight back against KKK event in Lancaster
About 700 people gathered May 20 at the Lancaster County Courthouse to speak out for equality while the Ku Klux Klan was preparing to...
Wedding: Wil and Brandon Cohen
William Way LGBT Community Center served as the backdrop for a number of wedding ceremonies last month, days after marriage equality became a reality...
Suspect arrested in brutal attack on trans woman
A transgender woman was among three people who were violently attacked in North Philadelphia last week, allegedly by the same man. ...
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