Strategy devised to combat racism in LGBT community
Philadelphia Black Pride released a four-point strategy this month to combat racism in the LGBT community. It calls for establishing a...
Jury selection begins in Knott case
Jury selection got underway this week for the lone defendant who remains in last year's gay-bashing case. Kathryn Knott and her attorney, Louis...
Accused killer of trans woman to act as his own attorney
Charles N. Sargent, who's accused of the grisly slashing death of trans woman Diamond Williams, will act as his own attorney during his upcoming...
Council passes bill calling for removal of ‘Porngate’ officials
Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution Thursday urging District Attorney Seth Williams to fire three officials in relation to the “Porngate” scandal. The resolution...
Council approves plan for Gloria Casarez Way, honors police LGBT liaison
In a standing vote to show honor, Philadelphia City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to name the 200 block of South 12th Street...
Philly judge bids farewell
Kevin Dougherty, widely regarded as an LGBT-affirming judge, addressed Philadelphia City Council Thursday to thank the representatives for their work during his tenure as...
Philly activists ask governor to pledge to end AIDS
Dozens of activists from ACT UP Philadelphia boarded a bus Tuesday on World AIDS Day for the two-hour drive to Harrisburg. They were on...
Five honored at Red Ribbon Awards for HIV/AIDS work
When Terrie Hawkins took to the podium in Philadelphia City Hall Tuesday night, she called her son and daughter up with her. The 15-year...
Bebashi anniversary event sold out
Bebashi, an HIV/AIDS organization focusing on people of color, has sold all 400 tickets to its 30th-anniversary gala, set to take place next weekend....
Wedding: Larry Dobbins and Anthony Kaney
It was a wedding nearly 40 years in the making last month at City Hall. Anthony “Tony” Kaney and Larry Dobbins...
PGN files appeal for Morris 911 recordings
PGN has filed an appeal with the state Office of Open Records, requesting that the District Attorney’s Office be ordered to provide a certified...
Couple plagued by anti-gay harassment
Javel Saudades and Daniel Hallacy say they’ve experienced intermittent antigay harassment from neighbors since 2001, and it shows no signs of abating. ...
Lehigh University student charged in hate crime
One Lehigh University student and two other individuals were charged this month with harassment and ethnic intimidation, considered a hate crime, in connection with...
Walnut Psychotherapy focuses on affordable long-term support
Therapists at Walnut Psychotherapy Center are more likely to diagnose society before their clients, said Danna Bodenheimer, founder and director of the new Center...
Nellie Fitzpatrick to remain as LGBT director
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney this week announced Nellie Fitzpatrick will remain at the helm of the Office of LGBT Affairs. Kenney announced...
MontCo marriage dispute resolved
A settlement has been reached in a dispute involving about 120 same-sex marriage licenses issued by Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes....
Last call for Venture Inn
Instead of announcements of decorations and parties at its Saturday staff meeting, Venture Inn staff will instead receive notice that the decades-old institution is...
Nutter signs bathroom bill into law
Transgender activist Dawn Munro pointed out her regular seat at Fergie’s Pub; it was two from the end that’s closest to the bathrooms. ...
Appellate court upholds landmark surrogacy ruling
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania this week bolstered the validity of gestational-surrogacy contracts, a boon for many same-sex parents. The appellate...
FIGHT to honor diving and HIV champion Greg Louganis
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