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...
‘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...
Jersey City to offer trans health benefits
Jersey City will become the first municipality in the Garden State to offer transgender-specific health care to city employees. The announcement...
Five years after Tyler Clementi death, pledge aims to curb harassment
Jane and Joe Clementi had just dropped off their youngest son, Tyler, at Rutgers University in the fall of 2010. Their oldest son, James,...
Fired teacher invited to pope reception
The religion teacher who was fired this summer from a local Catholic school because of her same-sex marriage will take part in the Washington, D.C., welcoming...
Person of interest sought, $5K reward offered in Gayborhood arson
Investigators are seeking a man in connection with a three-alarm fire in the Gayborhood Sept. 15, said Steven Bartholomew, public information officer for the...
Day in the life of: a pin-up model, Jessica DiLullo
When Jessica DiLullo is hiking through Fairmount Park in high heels, people take notice. The stares come from any number...
Wedding: Paul Steinke and David Ade
While some blind dates end with disaster stories, the setup worked well for Paul Steinke and David Ade — who, after more than two...
City appeals SEPTA ruling
In a 35-page petition filed last week, the city asked the state Supreme Court to review a lower-court ruling exempting SEPTA from adherence to...
D.A. refuses to comply with Morris ruling
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is appealing an order by the state Office of Open Records to provide certified copies of dispatch records pertaining...
LGBT orgs. impacted by papal visit
Hours of operation for several LGBT organizations in Philadelphia will be affected by Pope Francis’ visit next weekend. The pope...
Play to explore LGBT, Catholic identities
While the inclusion of LGBT voices in this month’s World Meeting of Families and papal visit has been an ongoing source of contention, the...
William Way to celebrate 40th at Indigo Ball
The folks at the William Way LGBT Community Center are expecting a big turn out for the annual Indigo Ball next month. ...
Decision on gay-bashing pleas by next month
The three people accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City last year will make a decision by next month on their potential...
Three-alarm fire displaces dozens in Gayborhood
Joseph Hallman awoke to several loud popping sounds about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. He thought they were gunshots. When he got up to go to...
Obituary: Lynn Zeitlin, longtime LGBT advocate, 74
Lynn G. Zeitlin, a longtime LGBT advocate, died Sept. 10 after a brief illness. She was 74 and lived in Narberth. ...
Gender-neutral bathrooms proposed for Philly
Many single-use public bathrooms in Philadelphia could become gender neutral, pending an ordinance in City Council. Councilman Mark Squilla, who represents...
Casey not yet cosponsoring Equality Act
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is still reviewing the federal Equality Act, which would outlaw discrimination against LGBT people in employment, credit, jury selection,...
City settles gay cop case
N. Melville Jones, an openly gay Philadelphia police officer, settled his antibias lawsuit against the city in return for expanded LGBT-related sensitivity training within...
Hearing in attack on trans woman delayed
The preliminary hearing for a Philadelphia man accused of attacking and robbing three individuals, including a transgender woman, has been delayed until October. ...
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