Can Social Security deny a marriage even when a state court...
An upcoming judicial ruling could determine whether the Social Security Administration can refuse to recognize the existence of a common-law marriage, even if a...
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A WARM WELCOME Groundbreaking senior center open The John C. Anderson Apartments, one of the nation’s first LGBT-friendly senior living centers, opened its...
Protests, road closures ahead of Trump visit
The area near the Gayborhood is expected to be affected by a scheduled visit by President Donald Trump later this week. ...
Boyertown students appeal court’s decision to protect trans youth
Pennsylvania students are appealing a federal court judge’s decision to uphold a Berks County district’s trans-inclusive policies. Earlier this year, four...
Philadelphia among best in the nation in LGBTQ equality index
The city of Philadelphia has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index, which assesses LGBTQ equality in municipal policy,...
Gays included in domestic-violence law
A law went into effect this week that requires all employers in Philadelphia to provide unpaid leave for workers or their close family members...
Sex workers, allies to discuss health, legal concerns
Members of Project SAFE and the Philadelphia chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project will host a listening session this month to discuss the...
Gayborhood bar owners subpoenaed for PCHR hearing
All Gayborhood bar owners have been subpoenaed to attend a hearing addressing racism in the Gayborhood. The Philadelphia Commission on Human...
TOY returns to Sky Philadelphia with ‘a little sex’
“You can spend $50 at any gay bar and have a forgettable night or you can spend $50-$75 on TOY and have an unforgettable...
Trump picks former Scouts lawyer as region’s U.S. Attorney
President Donald Trump this week nominated William M. McSwain to serve as U.S. Attorney for Philadelphia, despite McSwain's prior record of minimizing the civil...
Obituary: Bob “Brownie” Brown, 66
Longtime Venture Inn employee Bob Brown, known to friends and family as Brownie, died Jan. 3 of heart disease. He was 66. ...
Internet commenter sues Kathryn Knott, father
Kathryn Knott is facing another legal challenge stemming from her involvement in a 2014 gay bashing in Philadelphia. Kathleen O'Donnell, of...
Krasner: New crime-victims’ panel will have LGBT representation
A new crime-victims advisory committee under formation by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office will have LGBT representation, D.A. Larry Krasner said during a recent...
Stylist files gender-bias suit
A local gay hair stylist has filed a discrimination suit against his former employer, alleging he was penalized and eventually terminated for not conforming...
Temple recognized for LGBT inclusion in athletics
Temple University Athletics this month received a gold-medal designation as an LGBT SportSafe institution. It also earned Founders Club membership, meaning the university is...
Equality Advocates Pa. announces new agency, board
Local LGBT legal group Equality Advocates Pennsylvania announced two major organizational changes this week, including the launch of a new advocacy agency that will...
PGN Exclusive: Organizers reschedule Pride to new date
Philly Pride Presents confirmed to PGN the organization will reschedule its annual Pride Parade and Festival for the first time in its 29 years....
Liberty City Dems endorse Williams, Butkovitz
The Liberty City Democratic Club, which seeks to promote political candidates that are allies to the LGBT community, decided last week upon its list...
Out performer gets honor at Geno’s
A local performer and LGBT advocate has joined the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears and former president Bill Clinton — on the “Wall...
Out candidate in 5th District pushes for progress
An out lesbian running for Congress in the Fifth District was hoping a recent television ad showcasing her wife and children would help her...
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