Cop removed from patrol after anti-LGBT slurs
Philadelphia Police Officer Matthew Zagursky was removed from street patrol last week, after he was caught on video uttering anti-LGBT slurs and coercing a...
Conversion-therapy backers among World Meeting participants
Much of the publicity about the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia has centered on the participation by Pope Francis, but for several...
Obituary: Michael Carney, Venture Inn waiter
A longtime and beloved waiter at one of the city’s oldest gay bars and restaurants died earlier this month. Michael Carney,...
Engagement: Josh Schonewolf and Daniel Palmieri
It was love at first bid for Daniel Palmieri and Josh Schonewolf, who got engaged earlier this month. The couple met...
‘Gay Pizza’ reopened
Gayborhood residents and visitors got a late-night treat last weekend. Brothers Andrew and Michael Cappelli dished out 200 free slices Friday...
Counselor charged with child molestation
Percival Outland, a former counselor at the Germantown Boys & Girls Club, is accused of having sexual contact with a 12-year-old boy at the...
Antibias bill re-intro’d
The effort to ban LGBT discrimination made its way back to the state legislature this week, under a new moniker. The...
Both sides in trans case urge judge to issue ruling
In a rare show of unity, both sides in the Kate Blatt antibias case are urging a federal judge to promptly rule on Blatt’s...
PGN picks up two national awards
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association announced its 2015 Excellence in Journalism Awards Tuesday, and PGN picked up two awards. ...
State agency: D.A. must certify Morris records
The state Office of Open Records has ordered the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office to certify a record believed to pertain to the Nizah Morris...
Gay attorney to get his day in federal court
A judge has cleared the way for openly gay attorney Jeffrey S. Downs to have his day in federal court. Downs...
N.J. family turns graffiti into pro-gay message
When a New Jersey family found an antigay message painted on their garage door last month, they decided to not just erase it, but...
Out Israeli diplomat wraps up Philly post
Openly gay Israeli diplomat Elad Strohmayer concludes his term in Philadelphia this week — an experience he said helped build bridges between American and...
Artist, activist celebrates 25 years of HIV/AIDS fundraising
The stars will be out this weekend at the Dell Music Center for the longest consecutively running HIV/AIDS benefit concert. The...
Biz Journal intros LGBT advocate awards
The Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual Top LGBT-Owned Company Awards return this fall, accompanied by a new batch of awards honoring individuals. ...
Lehigh Valley org. to host clergy conference
Faith leaders of all denominations are invited to a conference this fall to enhance LGBT inclusion in their communities. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT...
Church space dropped for LGBT events
Equally Blessed, a national coalition of LGBT Catholic groups gathering in Philadelphia next month in conjunction with the World Meeting of Families, was told...
Plea discussions ongoing for gay-bashing suspects
A judge granted another continuance Thursday in the case of the three suspects accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City last fall. ...
Summer Wedding Issue 2015
In our first Wedding Issue since marriage equality has come to the United States, we look at some of the local couples who popped...
LGBT advocates blast SEPTA ruling
LGBT advocates are blasting last week’s Commonwealth Court ruling that exempts SEPTA from Philadelphia’s antibias laws. The city wants SEPTA to...
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