Trans woman nominated to top PA post
Just a few days before his inauguration, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the nomination of a transgender woman to his top level of administrators. ...
Lawyer couple reflects on working, life partnerships
In their 23 years together, the husband and husband duo of lawyers Carl Minster and David Facciolo have garnered a wealth of insight on...
Mazzoni brings global focus to annual law luncheon
Next month’s Justice in Action luncheon will highlight the connectedness among the local, national and international LGBT-rights movements. The event, held...
Questions linger after marriage-equality ruling
Pennsylvania is eight months out from the landmark court decision that legalized same-sex marriage in the Keystone State — but there are still a...
SCOTUS to take up marriage-equality cases
The Supreme Court of the United States last week announced it would take up several marriage-equality cases this session — a move that will...
No arrest in N. Philly murder
The man who shot and killed a North Philadelphia lesbian in broad daylight last week remains on the loose. Kim Jones,...
Trans woman challenges GID exclusion
Trans woman Kate L. Blatt this week filed a legal challenge of the Americans with Disabilities Act’s exclusion of gender-identity disorder as a protected...
Nutter officiates dignitary’s same-sex wedding
Mayor Michael Nutter last week officiated the high-profile wedding of a foreign diplomat and his partner at City Hall. Elad Strohmayer,...
MILLION-DOLLAR MILESTONE
AIDS Fund executive director Robb Reichard (from right), Philadelphia AIDS Thrift co-founder Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou and GayBINGO! host Carlotta Ttendant celebrated a milestone moment at...
Judges mull convictions in Milano case
A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals spent 45 minutes this week pondering whether to void convictions in the Anthony Milano...
Center announces new top position at annual meeting
Last Saturday the William Way LGBT Community Center held its annual meeting to discuss the organization’s future and goals heading into 2015. ...
Trans woman wanted in connection with stabbing
Two people beat and stabbed a man in a Center City fast-food restaurant last Wednesday night, and police believe one of the culprits is...
First same-sex couples to wed aboard Love Train
Each year, the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program organizes the wedding of a couple on the Love Train, which takes participants past its...
LGBT day of service returns to Philly
The local LGBT and ally community will again celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a day of service honoring his memory and...
Mazzoni Center elects new prez, leaders
The board of directors of Mazzoni Center recently brought on new leadership and members. Last month, the board elected Dr. Jimmy...
Officer testimony renews hope in Morris case
For the past 12 years, an outstanding question in the Nizah Morris case has been whether Officer Elizabeth Skala was authorized to give a...
Day in the Life of: a salon owner, André Richard Baldini
The number of keys that hang from André Richard Baldini's key ring is almost comical; dozens clang together as he hurries throughout the Gayborhood...
Lesbian gunned down in North Philly
A North Philadelphia lesbian was shot in broad daylight Tuesday morning while on her way to work. Kim Jones, 56, was...
Tabu to host benefit for attack victim
The Gayborhood is rallying behind the victim of a recent attack who, due to his injuries, is unable to return to work while he...
Favorite photos mark memorable moments
Some years, covering the LGBT community for PGN seems like going through the routines of check presentations, awards, fundraisers, galas, parades, festivals and protests...
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