Renowned teacher to talk trans and Jewish issues in Philly
Joy Ladin, a poet, professor and transwoman, will discuss the relationship between transgender and Judaism on June 8 at Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300...
Pride Weekend
June 6 The Third Annual Kick-Off Block Party 6-11 p. m. 12th Street between Walnut and Spruce The annual block party...
S. Philly park to host LGBT jazz night
A South Philadelphia neighborhood association is hoping to reach out to the LGBT community with a new musical event this month. ...
Local photographer fundraises for youth book
For one out Philadelphia-based photographer, a decade-long project is finally coming to fruition. Rachelle Lee Smith is the author of “Speaking...
Practice helps men put best face forward
Botox injections have been parodied in everything from films to comedy sketches — but a local plastic-surgery practice is looking to counter that stigma,...
The benefits of same-sex marriage: It’s not just about the love...
Since the Defense of Marriage Act was effectively nullified by the U. S. Supreme Court in June 2013, same-sex couples have been rushing...
Congressman Dent talks marriage-equality support
U. S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-15th Dist.) became Pennsylvania’s first Republican Congressman to come out in support of same-sex marriage this week, and...
Philly couples celebrate equality
On May 20, U. S. District Court Judge John Jones 3d overturned Pennsylvania’s 1996 ban on same-sex marriage — prompting couples across the...
Tracing the impact of Whitewood
The marriage-equality movement in Pennsylvania changed in an instant last week, but the trickle-down effect of the state legalizing same-sex marriage is continuing to...
Business community comes out for marriage
With marriage equality now in the Keystone State, activists and advocates aren’t the only ones joining in on the celebration. ...
News Briefing
Deadline extended in Shephard case The state Superior Court recently extended the deadline for openly gay defendant William F. Smithson...
Fleck wins Dem primary
Pennsylvania’s first out Republican state legislator lost the Republican nomination for re-election — but won the Democratic race. Rep. Mike Fleck...
Eighth Ward urges Morris probe
The Eighth Ward Democratic Executive Committee has sent a letter to Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane and District Attorney R. Seth Williams,...
AEM to honor pioneering HIV researcher
The 20th AIDS Education Month launches next week with a series of events, discussions and workshops throughout the city to increase education and awareness...
Iconic spot serves as background of first same-sex wedding in Philly
The Philadelphia Museum of Art provided the background to Philadelphia’s first legal same-sex wedding. Fairmount residents Ashley Wilson and Lindsay Vandermay,...
Engagement: Corey Wallace and Derik Burns
For North Wales residents Corey Wallace and Derik Burns, New Hope Pride held many reasons to celebrate. Wallace, 25, and Burns,...
Photos: Marriage equality comes to Pennsylvania
Hundreds of LGBTs and allies migrated to City Hall Tuesday evening for a Day of Decision rally, to celebrate the landmark Whitewood v. ...
Pennsylvania says ‘I do’
“Same-sex couples who seek to marry in Pennsylvania may do so, and already married same-sex couples will be recognized as such. ” ...
History of PA DOMA
May 8, 1996: State Rep. Allen Egolf introduces HB 2604, also known as the state Defense of Marriage Act, to define marriage...
Sounding off on the Day of Decision
“I join millions of Pennsylvanians today in supporting the federal court’s decision. When Rep. Stephen McCarter and I introduced the Pennsylvania Marriage...
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