LGBT contingent to march in Veterans Parade
LGBT military members and veterans, as well as their family, friends and supporters, are invited to march in this weekend’s Philadelphia Veterans Parade....
MANNA gives thanks
The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance is approaching its 20th anniversary of preparing and delivering meals to homebound individuals with life-threatening illnesses throughout Philadelphia,...
Obituary: James N. Clark
James N. Clark, 77, died Feb. 23 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease while vacationing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with his partner of...
People of the Year: Runners-up
National marriage equality was by far the biggest LGBT newsmaker of 2015 but, locally, a number of folks made tremendous strides toward advancing LGBT...
Local Dems make historic endorsements
For the first time ever, the local Democratic party has endorsed an openly LGBT candidate for Philadelphia City Council. At its...
Syphilis among MSM continues to climb
The Centers for Disease Control released its annual report on sexually transmitted diseases earlier this month and found that the number of cases of...
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead Saturday. Scalia, 79, reportedly died in his sleep while on a hunting...
A familiar road for new tourism chief
If there’s a road less traveled, Jeff Guaracino probably traversed it more than once. The seasoned tourism expert — who also wrote a travel...
Next Community Conversation to focus on Mazzoni Center
The Office of LGBT Affairs and the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs next month will host their second Community Conversation. During...
Community calls on leaders to support HB 300
A committee of the Pennsylvania House approved a bill last month that would ban discrimination against LGBT people in the state, and the legislation’s...
P.A.C. seeks DA’s interviews with Morris officers
Confidential interviews with three police officers and a sergeant involved in the Nizah Morris incident are among a batch of records the Police Advisory...
Philadelphia Women’s March shines light on ‘everyday woman’
Resist, persist and rise. These three words are spearheading this year’s message of hope for the Women’s March on Philadelphia. Organizers...
Media Trail
Neb. bill could target gays The Sioux City Journal reports that Nebraska’s gay community is concerned it might be unfairly targeted...
LGBT state employees recall Gov. Shapp’s original nondiscrimination order at anniversary...
In 1976, Marilyn Hewitt hadn’t yet come out as a lesbian to her parents or sisters, much less colleagues at work with the Commonwealth...
LoveStory contest video now live
Jerry Makos and Tik Jaidee’s relationship has spanned seven years — and a local production company has captured it all in just 11 minutes....
Woody’s patron denies liability in car accident
In a recent filing, attorneys for Jamar D. Palmer conceded he drank alcohol at Woody’s Bar prior to being involved in a vehicular accident,...
Trans community discussion hits on need for unity
In a three-hour meeting last week, transgender folks vented their frustrations facing discrimination at home, work and in society at large. How to unite...
Jewish congregation moves forward with LGBT initiatives
Late last year the board of Rodeph Shalom unanimously voiced its support for marriage equality — and the synagogue and its LGBT congregation are...
New owner serving up changes at the Westbury
A longtime Gayborhood locale is getting a facelift in the wake of new ownership. Chuck Brault said he officially took over...
City releases ‘Action Guide’ on LGBT rights
The City of Philadelphia on Thursday released a guide outlining local LGBT rights and resources. The LGBTQ Protections Action Guide was...
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