Justice Dept. calls for dismissal of first federal marriage suit
A federal agency moved last week to dismiss the first lawsuit filed against the federal ban on same-sex marriage. The U.S....
Hearing scheduled in South Jersey assault case
A hearing will be held this month regarding a civil suit filed by a South Jersey couple, who claim they were assaulted inside...
Planned LGBT-friendly housing project receives $100K grant
Two local nonprofit organizations have partnered up to support young-adult programs. The Philadelphia Foundation (TPF) provided a $100,000 grant to Project HOME, an organization...
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Sapphire hosts fall fundraiser LGBT grantmaking organization Sapphire Fund will host a fall fundraising event from 5-8 p. m. Nov....
Mayoral race likely gets new contender
City Councilman Jim Kenney announced this week he is stepping down from Council — signaling a presumptive run for mayor. Kenney...
Philly sees jump in LGBT tourism marketing
A recent study found that the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has increased in popularity among LGBT travelers. Community...
Convention agency gets new diversity head
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau works each year to make Philadelphia a top destination for conventions, conferences and other large economy-stimulating events —...
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...
Local lesbian couple looks to win dream wedding
A lesbian couple from Asbury Park is looking for the LGBT community’s votes to help make their dream wedding come true. ...
Lambda Legal Files Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Allentown LGBT Center
On Nov. 23, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris released a partial list of Cabinet members and other key personnel choices for...
Plea agreements offered in detention-center assault
Two federal inmates have been offered plea agreements for their alleged assault of openly gay inmate Kenneth J. Houck Jr. at the...
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Pols file amicus brief Eight current and former state lawmakers who oppose same-sex marriage have filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit...
PGN photographer receives national award
PGN has once again earned a prestigious award from the Society of Professional Journalists in recognition of art director and photographer Scott A. Drake’s...
LGBT provisions in question for healthcare bill
Early Christmas Eve morning, the U. S. Senate approved the much-anticipated healthcare-reform bill — but it’s still unclear whether the LGBT community will...
Morris tapes raise questions about police story
The family of Nizah Morris doesn’t have all the 911 transmissions related to the death of their loved one, because local authorities haven’t accounted...
Mayor vetoes sick-leave bill
Mayor Nutter exercised his veto power last week on a bill that would have mandated private companies provide their employees the opportunity to earn...
First Halpin law scholarship awarded
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund announced the first recipient of its Sean Halpin Memorial Scholarship last month, and the local student is eager to...
33rd AIDS Walk Philly promotes PrEP and U=U
AIDS Walk Philly knows the battle with HIV/AIDS is not over. After 33 years of raising awareness and funds, AIDS Fund, the organizer behind...
Community gearing up for 19th Philly Dyke March
Next week will be busy for those participating in the Philadelphia Dyke March. Before the 19th annual event kicks off June 11, people are...
Pride marshals, logo announced
With just over two months to go, preparations are beginning to come together for the annual Pride celebration. Pride organizers this...
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