New group for gay men starts in the ‘burbs
Gay men looking to establish community connections outside the bar scene now have an alternative. A new men’s social dinner group...
Local LGBT organizations to host second intergenerational social event
The John C. Anderson Apartments, an LGBT-friendly affordable housing complex for seniors, will hold its second Intergenerational Play Date event this month. Employees from...
William Way holds last board meeting of 2010
The William Way LGBT Community Center board held the last of its four public board meetings for the year Nov. 16 at...
Pride events reflect growing inclusion
Amid fan-favorite traditions like the Gayborhood block party and the City Hall flag-raising, Philadelphia’s 30th annual Pride celebration featured even more inclusive, diverse events...
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Leach to discuss marriage bill Philly for Change, the local affiliate of Democracy for America, will host state Sen. Daylin Leach...
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South Korean military decides to discharge transgender soldier
South Korea's military decided Jan. 22 to discharge a soldier who recently undertook gender- affirmation surgery, a...
Healthcare facility seeks $21,000 from deceased gay man’s partner
St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking about $21,000 from an indigent gay man to help pay for his late partner’s hospice...
Philly victim remembered as ‘quiet force’
A quiet force. That’s how Akyra Murray was described by West Catholic Preparatory High School board of governors member Aaron Spence....
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Judge extends appeal deadline A federal judge has given openly gay inmate Kenneth J. Houck Jr. until Dec. 31 to appeal...
Obama names lesbian lawyer to White House staff
Although President Obama is several weeks into his term, he’s still updating his list of staffers and the latest round of appointees includes an...
PGN exclusive: PA treasurer enters marriage fray
In what is believed to be a national first, Pennsylvania’s state treasurer this week submitted a friend-of-the-court filing in support of a same-sex couple...
Court upholds N.J. conversion-therapy law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit this week upheld a New Jersey law that bans so-called conversion therapy for youth. ...
PAC votes to subpoena Morris records
The Police Advisory Commission decided this week to subpoena Nizah Morris records from the District Attorney’s Office — setting the stage for an unprecedented...
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Siloam to appeal anti-demolition ruling Siloam, the AIDS-services agency that wants to demolish the old Church of the Assumption, is taking its case...
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Court maintains legal challenge to Conshy ordinance The state Commonwealth Court last month denied a request by Conshohocken borough officials to dismiss a legal...
Center gears up for 40th anniversary
The William Way LGBT Community Center held its last public board meeting of the year last week, discussing plans for the organization’s upcoming 40th...
Attorney in DUI case to subpoena city for Morris file ...
Attorney Michael L. Doyle says he’ll subpoena the city for the police Internal Affairs file pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident. ...
Same-sex wedding show comes to Philly
Bouché Productions will launch its first same-sex wedding expo this weekend in Philadelphia. The expo will take place at noon Oct....
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Cyannie Famouz took home the crown last weekend at the annual Miss Philly Pride pageant. The title comes with the opportunity to...
Thousands protest Trump’s visit to Philadelphia
This story has been updated to include comments from GALAEI Executive Director Nikki Lopez and OUTMuslim Founder/Director Sahar AliDeen. Chants of “we are the...
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