PA Congressman intros hate-crimes measure
One day after Philadelphia’s adopted a law to outlaw hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, efforts got underway to close gaps...
Westbury closes doors after five decades
After more than 50 years in business as an LGBT bar, The Westbury is officially closed. The business, at 261 S....
Former Philly teacher speaks out on discrimination suit
A local woman says she was forced to give up her passion for teaching after suffering from debilitating mental and physical health issues as...
Report: PA students facing anti-LGBT bullying, harassment
A national survey released last week found that students in Pennsylvania continue to face pervasive anti-LGBT attitudes. Pennsylvania was one of...
Wedding: John Schmiechen and Theodore Lewis
John Schmiechen and Theodore Lewis were married at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church on Oct. 4, a culmination of 13 years together. ...
Conference addresses welcoming LGBTs to synagogue
A local synagogue will host a conference on the welcoming and inclusion of LGBTs in the Jewish community. Congregation Kol Ami...
Shopping small-biz Saturday in the Gayborhood makes good sense
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now stores opening on Thanksgiving are getting the lion’s share of the press, so it’s good to be reminded...
Dog legend reflects on best-in-show business
Based on the National Dog Show and infamous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the movie “Best in Show” took us inside the dog world...
Saving Winston: A tail of rescue and recovery
A year ago this month, a local couple took a chance and rescued a dog who was on the brink of death. From rags...
ACCT Philly opens new adoption center
Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) and PetSmart Charities recently opened its new PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center in Plymouth Meeting,...
Day in the Life of: a cryobank lab director, Michelle Ottey
While most of Michelle Ottey’s day is spent sitting behind a computer in her office, hers is about as far from the average desk...
Five Philly corps. get top HRC rating
Human Rights Campaign on Wednesday released its 2014 Corporate Equality Index, which ranks major companies on LGBT workplace equality. Philadelphia companies...
Locals named to POZ 100
Several local advocates have been named to POZ magazine's list of 100 people across the nation who are making impressive strides in the HIV/AIDS...
Victims of antigay Halloween attack speak out
Philadelphia has been served yet another reminder that anti-LGBT hate crimes are far from being a thing of the past. Shortly after 1 a.m....
Equality Forum off in 2015 in light of Reminder celebration
It will be 50 years come this summer since the country’s first public demonstrations for LGBT rights took place here in Philadelphia, and locals...
Out singer to headline bar crawl
Kick off the holiday season with a pre-Turkey Day bar crawl replete with a bona-fide celebrity host. Lance Bass, openly gay...
Ceremony to honor trans lives lost to violence
Once again, the community will gather to remember and celebrate the transgender friends and loved ones who were lost to violent attacks, and to...
Parker-Spruce to be sold, remain closed indefinitely
The Parker-Spruce Hotel and adjacent Westbury Bar have been closed for several weeks following a fire last month, and now the property is set...
LGBT abuse detailed in gay officer’s deposition
More details about alleged anti-LGBT abuse at the Philadelphia Police Department were released last month in a deposition by openly gay police officer N....
Biz Journal ranks LGBT companies
The Philadelphia Business Journal unveiled the ranking for its third-annual LGBT Business List this week, with a number of new faces making the cut...
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