Local worship centers’ gay marriage policies
For years, if same-sex couples wanted a religious commitment ceremony or wedding, they had only one option, UFMCC — the United Fellowship of Metropolitan...
Combatting racism in LGBT community slow but steady
Following up on a series of town halls last year, Philadelphia Black Pride is planning a meeting this fall with stakeholders who have the...
Lesbian inaugural head of Office of Open Records wins award
When Gov. Ed Rendell phoned Terry Mutchler in 2008, he told her, “You’re either up for a really incredible challenge or you’re a little...
News Briefing
Social for LGBT parents, supporters LGBT family group Philadelphia Family Pride will host a fundraising happy hour from 5-8 p. m. April...
Hearing scheduled for Knott parole request
A hearing has been scheduled for next week at which a judge will consider whether to release Kathryn Knott from prison. Common Pleas Judge Roxanne Covington will...
Norristown passes LGBT ordinance
Norristown’s borough council passed an LGBT-inclusive civil-rights ordinance July 3, but not all its residents are pleased about it. The ordinance...
Lesbian police officer fights for pension
Advocates for Officer Claudia D. Carr say anti-LGBT bias within the Cherry Hill, N.J., police department contributed to her termination, but they're hoping she'll...
New online tool aims to identify and address health inequities across...
by Cassie Miller
A new tool launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services can help providers and community organizations identify and address health inequities,...
LGBT summer travel to kick off on a high note
As the recession recedes, the summer LGBT travel season is approaching with promise. According to the 2012 LGBT Travel Survey, conducted...
House hearing on DADT expected soon
The lead sponsor of the bill to repeal the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers said he expects movement on the legislation in the...
Transman sues NJ company for firing
A New Jersey transgender man last week filed an employment discrimination lawsuit that challenges the inclusion of trans workers in gender-specific jobs, a suit...
Exhibit explores the lives of LGBTQ seniors
Not Another Second, a recently opened exhibit and short film in New York City, celebrates the lives of LGBT+ seniors with a collection of...
News Briefing
Deadline extended in Shephard case The state Superior Court recently extended the deadline for openly gay defendant William F. Smithson...
Ally rugby player takes on bullying, homophobia
After more than a decade as a leader in the sports world, recently retired British rugby star Ben Cohen is now investing his energy...
Allentown organizations receive grant for LGBT youth empowerment program
Valley Youth House and the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center received a $250,000 grant today to start a professionally staffed LGBT youth-empowerment program in Allentown....
CDC: ‘Alarming’ spike in HIV among young black MSM
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control found that, while the rate of new HIV infections in the country has stayed steady...
FIGHT promotes education, discussion in June
Prevention, treatment and justice will be at the core of Philadelphia FIGHT’s AIDS Education Month activities this June. The 17th-annual affair...
LGBT travel site takes off in Philly
A new Philadelphia-based travel venture is entering the fray of online discount sites to offer LGBT travelers the total package when it comes to...
Will authorities reply to Morris letter?
Two years after the Eighth Ward Democratic Committee urged the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office to refer the Nizah Morris case to the state Attorney...
Giovanni’s Room to close May 17
A longtime staple in the Philadelphia LGBT community is closing its doors. The country’s oldest LGBT bookstore, Giovanni’s Room, will...
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