Judge John E. Jones 3d
While the 25 plaintiffs in Whitewood v. Wolf led the way for countless other Pennsylvania couples, another figurehead in this fight was...
Fast facts on marriage equality in Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia Register of Wills Ronald Donatucci issued 18 licenses Tuesday evening, and 20 more from 8-9:30 a. m. Wednesday. • Philadelphia Commission...
Wolf wins, Fleck may be out
Western Pennsylvania businessman Tom Wolf won the Democratic nomination for governor in a landslide Tuesday. Wolf, the former secretary of the...
News Briefing
Memorial set for David Rosenblum A community memorial has been scheduled to remember David Rosenblum, the director of Mazzoni Center’s legal-services department....
Lafayette to host Jamaican leader amidst protest
Lafayette College will honor Jamaica’s prime minister this Saturday and will be met with resistance from one local LGBT organization. ...
New LGBTQ initiative launches for local Jewish community
Phoenix Schneider has a passion for creating a more just world, and says a new job is fulfilling that passion. ...
Decision still pending in possible Giovanni’s Room sale
Giovanni’s Room officially closed May 17, and a decision is expected next month about its possible reopening. Owner Ed Hermance announced...
PA Bar Association backs marriage equality
Days before Pennsylvania adopted marriage equality, the leadership of the Pennsylvania Bar Association approved its first-ever resolution backing marriage equality. The...
Bowling venue hosts first LGBT night
Lucky Strike Philadelphia this month hosted the first LGBT night at a bowling establishment. Lucky Strike Philadelphia will host LGBT Night...
New event launches at North Shore
A new event launched this week, meant to keep Monday nights hot and partiers cool. Party promoter Josh Schonewolf will...
International
Costa Rica leader raises gay Pride flag Costa Rica’s new president on May 16 raised a gay pride flag next to the...
Gov. Corbett’s statement
“I have thoroughly reviewed Judge Jones’ opinion in the Whitewood case. Given the high legal threshold set forth by Judge Jones...
No appeal, PA marriage ruling stands
Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has declined to appeal yesterday's ruling legalizing marriage equality in Pennsylvania. Corbett announced Wednesday that an...
Arguments held in marriage-recognition case
U. S. District Judge Mary A. McLaughlin this week heard oral arguments in the case of two Philadelphia women who want their out-of-state...
Election: Lt. Governor
Mike Stack (D)* State Sen. Mike Stack has represented the Fifth District since 2001 and this election, he hopes to...
Village People to headline Pride
The group that gave us “Y. M.C.A.” and “Macho Man” will headline this year’s Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival. The disco...
Waiting game begins in Whitewood
The countdown is now on for a judge to rule on a case that could bring Pennsylvania one large step closer to marriage equality....
Election: Congressional candidates
PGN reached out to all localCongressional candidates in contested races and conducted phone interviews with those who responded, as well as with lieutenant governor...
News Briefing
City continues Scouts subsidy City officials continue to subsidize a local Boy Scouts of America troop that occupies a city-owned building in Roxborough....
Voter ID law finally dead
Gov. Tom Corbett announced last week that the state would not appeal a ruling invalidating the proposed voter-ID measure, effectively killing the...
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