Social Security now a family benefit for PA couples
Last month’s landmark marriage-equality ruling in Pennsylvania brought a sea change to the state’s marriage laws. Among the differences is that same-sex...
Seattle youth transition to alternate Scouting group
Eighteen Seattle youths whose Scouting experience was disrupted when their openly gay Scoutmaster was ejected have transitioned to a new youth group. ...
Wedding: Kevin Burns and Jamie Rayner
June 7 is a significant day for Kevin Burns and Jamie Rayner: Twelve years ago, it marked their first date; five years ago, it...
Wedding: Wil and Brandon Cohen
William Way LGBT Community Center served as the backdrop for a number of wedding ceremonies last month, days after marriage equality became a reality...
GALAEI leader pops the question at Pride
Last year, Philadelphia Pride brought one local couple together — and this year’s Pride helped take their relationship to the next level. ...
Record crowds celebrate Pride in Philly
Last Sunday’s Pride was one for the history books. Philly Pride Presents executive director Franny Price said more than 16,000 people...
Dozen couples wed at Pride
This marked the first Philadelphia Pride at which marriage equality was legal in Pennsylvania, and organizers decided to celebrate that freedom in front of...
Pride to celebrate progress in PA
Organizers of Philadelphia Pride are expecting this weekend’s festivities to draw up to 15,000 people, the biggest in its history. The...
Two years later, no leads in Fox murder
Nearly two years ago, Michael Fox, an openly gay man, was murdered in his South Philadelphia apartment, and his parents are still searching for...
Philly Archdiocese only one in nation to sponsor antigay D.C. event
Local Catholics are heading to Washington, D. C., later this month to mobilize against marriage equality. The National Organization for Marriage is...
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Marriage recognition case still active Attorneys for two women who want their out-of-state marriage recognized in Pennsylvania say they’ll decide by June...
More than marriage equality in PA
Last month, Pennsylvania legalized marriage equality. While LGBTs and allies have been rejoicing, many advocates are cautioning the community not to put...
City: Cop can’t get Morris records
N. Melville Jones, an openly gay Philadelphia police officer, believes he’s been victimized by pervasive anti-LGBT workplace bias. He filed suit...
PSEC fundraises for youth-advocacy house
The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition launched a campaign late last month to raise funds and awareness for an emerging need of the LGBT student...
Couple facing terminal cancer gets wedding wish
Kelly and Michelle Medina have gotten a lot of bad news in the last few years — the loss of a parent, a car...
Community welcomed ‘home’ at new senior building
William Way LGBT Community Center will stage its annual Homecoming celebration in a new space this year, one whose mission is fitting with the...
LGBT estate planning topic of Bucks social
A Bucks County firm is hosting an event later this month focused on the unique estate-planning needs of LGBT people in Pennsylvania. ...
Trans activist Janet Mock brings message to Philly
In the last few years, Janet Mock has become one of the nation’s most visible and outspoken advocates and activists for transgender communities, and...
New orientation offered for trans conference
Participants in the 13th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference will have a new opportunity to learn about the event and its offerings before diving in....
PA Auditor General on money of marriage equality
Just days before Pennsylvania legalized marriage equality, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale spoke out about the adverse financial effect of continuing to defend the...
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