Accused killer of trans woman sends Bible verses to court
Charles N. Sargent, who’s accused of stabbing to death trans woman Diamond Williams, then dismembering her body with an ax, has sent a series...
Transwoman wanted in connection with stabbing
Two people allegedly beat and stabbed a man in a Center City fast-food restaurant Wednesday night, and police believe that one of the suspects...
2015 legislative outlook
This year promises to be big for the LGBT community as administrative regime changes take place at the state and local levels and fresh...
Gay-bashing case moves forward
A preliminary arraignment was held this week for three people accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City this past fall. ...
Out tourism official to head AC effort
One of the driving forces behind Philadelphia’s renowned LGBT-tourism efforts is now taking the lead at an agency tasked with driving tourism in Atlantic...
Morris officer testifies in DUI case
Richard Patterson was convicted this week of driving under the influence of alcohol 12 years ago. The sole witness against Patterson was Officer Elizabeth...
Joseph Starr III, retail manager, 38
Joseph Starr III died Dec. 27 at age 38. Starr was a manager and longtime employee for stores in the Gap Inc. family of...
Stephen Johnson, former police LGBT liaison, 63
Stephen T. Johnson, a retired high-ranking Philadelphia Police official who served as the liaison between the department and the LGBT community, died Jan. 2...
Locals sign on to full DOMA repeal
Legislation was re-introduced this week to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act in its entirety. The Respect for Marriage Act...
Gay-bashing case moves forward
A preliminary arraignment was held this week for three people accused of attacking a gay couple in Center City this past fall. ...
Tabu staffer speaks out after Gayborhood attack
Philadelphia Police are looking to identify and locate the suspects wanted for an attack that landed an employee of a local gay bar in...
Person of the Year: Gloria Casarez
The Philadelphia of 2015 is a very different place than the Philadelphia of 2008. Same-sex marriages have been legally celebrated at our City Hall;...
Person of the Year runners-up
This past year was rife with LGBT news, and newsmakers — including three standouts whose efforts made 2014 a momentous year for our local...
Court denies gay man’s bid for new murder trial
The state Superior Court has denied William F. Smithson’s request for a new trial in the murder of Jason Shephard. In a 20-page opinion...
Morris advocates march through Center City
Holding candles and chanting, “Trans lives matter,” about 60 advocates for Nizah Morris marched through Center City last week. The Dec. 22 event marked...
Convention Center to see first same-sex wedding expo
The first same-sex wedding expo to be staged at Pennsylvania’s Convention Center will kick off later this month. The Same-Sex Marriage Equality Wedding Expo,...
FDA to lift gay blood ban
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will reduce the lifetime ban on blood donation by gay men to a one-year...
Nizah Morris advocates march through Center City
Holding candles and chanting "trans lives matter," about 60 advocates for Nizah Morris marched through Center City this week. The Dec. 22 event marked...
Top Stories 2014
In PGN’s “Top Stories” recap last year, we reveled in 2013 being the best year yet for marriage equality. Little did we know that...
Jewish museum collecting LGBT stories
The National Museum of American Jewish History is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of the Annual Reminder demonstrations with an interactive, community-involved initiative....
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