Trial date set in Williams case
A trial date has been set in the homicide case of Diamond Williams, a local transgender woman who was stabbed to death two years...
Local orgs protest LGBT detainee conditions
A number of local LGBT, Latino and immigrant community organizations gathered at the Berks Family Residential Center this week to protest what they called...
Three years out, murder victim’s family remains hopeful
“We still don’t know why.” Three years after his murder, the family of Michael J. Fox is still searching for answers....
Lib City leader launches youth program with $10K award
Ten local men were presented a prestigious honor this week — including an LGBT community member who plans to use the award to empower...
Hearings delayed in murder of gay man
The hearings for two people accused in the murder of a local gay man were postponed this week. Thomas Brennan, 25,...
Stonewall Inn makes history again
History was made once again at the Stonewall Inn on Tuesday when New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the Greenwich...
Rainbow crosswalks to be installed Wednesday
The much-anticipated installation of rainbow-colored crosswalks at the intersection of 13th and Locust Streets in the Gayborhood was slated to be completed Wednesday night. ...
All charges upheld against alleged murderer of trans woman
After being delayed several weeks, the preliminary hearing of the alleged killer of a local transgender woman got off to a strong start in...
Local Scouts move to accept gay adults
The Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council voted unanimously this week to accept gay adult volunteers and employees into the organization. ...
Meet Dr. Rachel Levine, PA’s new top doc
In a banquet room decorated with gold-framed portraits and crystal chandeliers, Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s newly minted Physician General, gave a keynote address last...
Man alleges rape as Penn student
Reginald Stewart alleges he was raped by a classmate while he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania and he’s seeking justice for...
Cop in sex case denied payment for legal bills
A Philadelphia judge last week denied Officer Michael A. Paige’s request for payment from the city for his legal bills stemming from an alleged...
Gay attorney seeks sanctions against law firm
Jeffrey S. Downs says a law firm he’s suing for anti-LGBT workplace bias continues to harass him with frivolous legal filings, and he wants...
Legislative outlook: Where state-level LGBT bills stand
This month is one of the busiest times of the year in Harrisburg as legislators work to hammer out and pass the annual state...
Out attorney now heading Temple Law’s alumni association
For the first time, an openly gay man has been elected to head the Temple University Beasley School of Law Alumni Association. ...
Day in the Life of: a disc jockey, DJ Jovi
Jovon Eldridge, aka DJ Jovi, is one of Philadelphia’s most in-demand DJs and is quickly becoming known throughout the industry following appearances on cable-television...
Mazzoni to launch first Youth Pride
The same weekend that our community celebrates its history, it will also mark its future — with the first-ever Youth Pride. ...
Dr. Levine confirmed by Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine’s nomination as the state’s physician general. Levine has been in the...
Pride expected to set records
Every summer, thousands of LGBTs and allies from across the region gather in Philadelphia for an unforgettable Pride weekend. Whether it’s your first time...
Rainbow crosswalks to be installed in late June
The long-awaited rainbow crosswalks coming to the Gayborhood will be installed the last week in June. Philly Pride Presents executive director...
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