Law firm mum on returning county payments
A law firm that prides itself on giving back to the community had no comment this week about returning a controversial payment for work...
Mother sues Scouts over son’s death
The mother of a man who committed suicide after allegedly being molested by a Boy Scout leader has filed suit in Philadelphia. ...
Judge dismisses conversion-therapy suit
One year after New Jersey passed a law banning antigay conversion therapy, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the ban. ...
Local athletes head to Ohio for Gay Games
More than 50 Philadelphia area athletes are gearing up to compete on behalf of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection at the...
Lehigh Valley firm launches LGBT practice group
Gross McGinley, LLP, in Allentown recently launched an LGBT practice group to better serve the area’s LGBT community. The formation...
Out attorney wraps up term at helm of PBA section
Openly gay attorney Dan Clifford recently finished up his yearlong term as chair of the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, highlighted...
Lesbian widow seeks tax-law language change
While she is no longer being forced to pay a discriminatory tax, a lesbian widow from Pennsylvania was allowed last week to continue with...
AIDS Walk to shorten
A big change is coming to the AIDS Walk Philly this fall. The event, traditionally a 12K (8-mile) walk, will now...
Center launches sports org
A new LGBT sports presence is coming to town. The board of the William Way LGBT Community Center last week voted...
Local biz group gets top national honor
The Independence Business Alliance has been named the top LGBT chamber of commerce in the nation. In an announcement made Thursday...
Former Sisters manager looks to open new women’s space
Almost one year after Philadelphia’s longest-standing lesbian bar closed down, its former manager is fundraising for a new space for LGBT women. ...
DVLF works to meet needs of LGBT community through grants
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund has announced its 2014 Emerging Needs Grantees. The LGBT grantmaking agency selected the eight organizations out...
Former Mazzoni legal director honored by national org
The National LGBT Bar Association will honor a late local community leader at its annual conference later this month. David Rosenblum,...
Center reviews grants, donors at meeting
The William Way LGBT Community Center’s board held its third public meeting of the year July 22 at 1315 Spruce St. ...
SEPTA worker speaks out
A longtime SEPTA employee says she’s determined to have her same-sex marriage recognized by the transit agency, no matter how long she must fight....
Giovanni’s Room sale still pending
Plans are still pending on the fate of the nation’s oldest LGBT bookstore, Giovanni’s Room. Various media outlets have reported that...
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Appeal filed in Schaefer case An appeal has been filed pertaining to last month’s reinstatement of the Rev. Frank Schaefer....
Trans leader takes over N.J. LGBT group
This week, Garden State Equality welcomes one of the first transgender executive directors to head a statewide organization. Andrea “Andy”...
Hoping for a win for 12th LGBT Phils night
LGBTs and allies will head out to the ballpark next week for the 12th annual Gay Community Night at the Phillies. ...
Judge: D.A. can remain in sexual-assault case
A Philadelphia judge has ruled that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office can defend the conviction of sex offender Jeffrey J. Marsalis, even...
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