Local film screenings to benefit Philly AIDS Thrift
Local out comedian and performer James Bradford is hosting two film screenings to benefit Philly AIDS Thrift, Sept. 19 at PhilaMOCA and Sept. 26...
DHS to hold forum for LGBT youth
The city’s Department of Human Services is sponsoring a town-hall meeting May 28 for LGBTQ youth who wish to give feedback about the quality...
Tabu denies wrongdoing in response to antibias lawsuit
On Nov. 9, attorneys for Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar answered a trans-related antibias lawsuit filed by a former Tabu employee by denying any...
District Attorney: Rich Negrin
Rich Negrin was 13 when he witnessed his father gunned down by assassins. Since then, he has not lost sight of combatting gun violence....
Transman sues NJ company for firing
A New Jersey transgender man last week filed an employment discrimination lawsuit that challenges the inclusion of trans workers in gender-specific jobs, a suit...
First female-owned LGBT biz wins PNC award
The winner of the PNC LGBT Business Award was announced Monday at the 2015 Independence Business Alliance Leaders Luncheon. Stir Lounge, owned by...
Interfaith leaders debate free expression, LGBT rights at Constitution Center
In a night of lively debate that spanned contraception, peyote, the Pledge of Allegiance, free expression, the Johnson Amendment and corporate rights, it was...
D.A.’s Morris affidavits under scrutiny
Between 2013-15, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office submitted seven affidavits relating to the Nizah Morris case under penalty of perjury that appear to contain...
Israeli LGBT leaders to visit Philly
Next week, leaders from Israel’s national LGBT youth organization will come to Philadelphia to start a conversation on how the United States can help...
Amtrak engineer’s address can remain private
Brandon Bostian, the engineer involved in a fatal train derailment in Philadelphia, isn’t required to publicly disclose his home address in a lawsuit against...
After woman’s death, local musician makes money for mom
The Defense of Marriage Act, which could see its demise in the coming days with the upcoming U. S. Supreme Court ruling, has...
New LGBT police liaison takes helm
Chief Inspector James Tiano, who served as the liaison between the LGBT community and Philadelphia Police for the past 12 years, is retiring at...
Large-scale Gayborhood fundraiser planned for Orlando victims
Representatives of bars throughout the Gayborhood met this week and decided to launch a large-scale, collaborative fundraiser next month for victims of the Orlando massacre....
40 Years Ago: Sept. 16-22, 2016
Lawyers guild drops police suit Adapted from reporting by Harry Langhorne Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions forced volunteer lawyers to drop...
PA Superior Court issues trans-supportive ruling
Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed the right of transgender people to change their legal name without undue delays imposed by a judge. ...
William Way opts out of senior housing
Philadelphia’s proposed LGBT senior-housing program saw a setback last week as the William Way LGBT Community Center withdrew its partnership from the initiative. ...
Kenney reestablishes Police Advisory Commission
Mayor Jim Kenney issued an executive order Jan. 12 reestablishing the city’s Police Advisory Commission, which was initially formed in 1993. ...
Same-sex couple competes in wedding contest
One local gay couple needs your vote to help them win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to tie the knot on stage in the company of...
State launches next phase of LGBT health initiative
Pennsylvania’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will convene an LGBTQI workgroup to assist the agency in addressing mental-health disparities faced...
IBA celebrates first luncheon, award
The Independence Business Alliance hosted its first annual Business Luncheon this week, awarding a local gay business owner a grant to help grow his...
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