Bill calls for permanent Office of LGBT Affairs
City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown proposed a bill last Thursday that would make permanent the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs. The...
Fran Drescher to headline Pride, honorees announced
Philly Pride organizers have snagged a familiar face — from both the silver and small screens — to headline the main stage at this...
AIDS Law Project expands into South Jersey
The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania recently added a legal-services program in South Jersey to its official repertoire of programs. The...
Reform Rabbis name first out leader in Philly
Leaders of the Jewish Reform movement this week installed their first openly LGBT national president, a move made during a conference in Philadelphia. ...
School district seeks gay litigant’s computer
Citing breach-of-confidentiality concerns, the Pennsauken School District wants to inspect the computer of Thomas Vandergrift, who’s suing the district for civil-rights violations. ...
PA Pride groups to gather at Penn State
The organizers of OutFest and Philly Pride are gathering other Pride organizations from around the state for a conference in State College to coincide...
PAT @ Giovanni’s Room to host award-winning local author
“JD” follows one man’s exploration of both personal and societal evolutions — and his wife’s uncovering that journey decades later. The...
First out Congressman pens new memoir
It has been two years since the first openly gay Congressmember retired after more than three decades in office. Yes, we are talking about...
Obituary: Danny Tolan, activities coordinator, 23
Danny Tolan’s family says he lived more in his 23 years than most people do in a lifetime. “There was never...
Day in the Life of: a nutrition counselor, Rachel Stevenson
You would never guess that Rachel Stevenson once weighed almost 280 pounds. But since she began her weight-loss journey in 2009, she has lost...
Steinke, Cohen draw mid-ballot positions
Candidates in the May primary drew their ballot positions Wednesday, and the two LGBT candidates running for Philadelphia City Council fell in the middle of...
Honorees announced for Annual Reminder anniversary
It was announced Monday that Edie Windsor and Judy Shepard will be among the guests of honor at this summer's 50th-anniversary celebration of the...
No trial date yet for alleged gay bashers
A trial date has yet to be set for the three people accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City this past fall. ...
LGBT history exhibit opening this summer
At a press conference Tuesday, William Way LGBT Community Center executive director Chris Bartlett, joined by Mayor Michael Nutter and other prominent members of...
Locals have strong showing in SCOTUS filings
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have been set for next month in the case that could bring marriage equality nationwide, and court...
PAT announces $73K in grants
In its first-ever direct grantmaking cycle, Philly AIDS Thrift is giving out $73,000 to local organizations working to fight HIV/AIDS. During...
Small gains for LGBT-related services in city budget
Mayor Michael Nutter last Thursday introduced his proposed 2016 fiscal budget for the city. In it, departments that oversee LGBT-related programs mostly saw modest...
Accused killer of trans woman seeks suppression of police statement
Charles N. Sargent, who allegedly stabbed to death trans woman Diamond Williams, seeks the suppression of a statement he gave to Philadelphia police. ...
Mallios anticipating success in third race
Chris Mallios is vying to be Philadelphia’s next out Court of Common Pleas judge. Earlier this month, he was deemed “highly...
Clifford looks to bring reform to MontCo
Dan Clifford is running for a seat as judge in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Clifford recently received the...
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