Mazzoni launches spirituality group
Mazzoni Center recently launched a new drop-in support group, aimed at allowing LGBTs to explore their spirituality in a safe and affirming space. ...
Audit alleges waste in local AIDS funding
The Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office last week released a report that contends the Philadelphia Health Department failed to prevent the waste of hundreds of...
PA court sets civil-union dissolution precedent
Two Pennsylvania women long locked in a civil union will finally be able to dissolve their legal relationship after a precedent-setting court finding this week. ...
Church board backs Schaefer
The top governing board of the Methodist Church ruled this week that the Rev. Frank Schaefer can remain a Methodist minister, despite his refusal to commit...
PAT @ Giovanni’s Room to host Lambda Lit nominees
Three authors nominated for Lambda Literary Awards — which celebrate LGBT work — will read from their works at Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s...
City requests immediate eviction of Scouts
Emphasizing the damaging effects of antigay bias, city officials are asking a federal judge to order the immediate eviction of the local Boy Scouts...
Progressive candidate gains key political endorsements
Malcolm Kenyatta has secured a series of endorsements in an effort to “build a coalition of Democrats” ahead of the November midterm elections, where...
Summer Guide 2015
Summer is (just about) upon us! In our first-ever Summer Guide, the PGN staff reviews our picks for summer events, reading, travel destinations and...
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...
PAT launches HIV testing center
Phillly AIDS Thrift’s already-expansive offerings got even broader this week with the opening of the store’s new HIV testing center. The...
Philly welcomes regional LGBT business leaders
Two-dozen LGBT business leaders will gather later this month in Philadelphia to share best practices and exchange ideas on strengthening their relationships in the...
International News
Argentina: nearly 3K gay marriages in first year Some 2,697 same-sex couples have been married since the Argentine National Congress approved the marriage-equality...
News Briefing
Out attorney joins Babette campaign State Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182nd Dist.) has announced that out local attorney Andrew Chirls will serve...
State seeks dismissal of trans lawsuit
State officials want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of a Delaware County transgender man who seeks Medicaid coverage for...
Philly woman to help homeless across country
When Lolly Galvin sold her clothing boutiques last year, she set out to raise $500 to perform random acts of kindness around Philadelphia. She...
Nellie Fitzpatrick first LGBT recipient of Professional Women’s Roundtable award
The Professional Women’s Roundtable next month will give its annual PoWeR Award to Nellie Fitzpatrick, director of the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs. It’s...
Media Trail
Shelters adapt to help trans homeless The San Francisco Chronicle reports that help is harder to find for the transgender homeless, whose nontraditional...
RNC Recap: Day Three
Here are the highlights of Day Three of the Republican National Convention. PA Delegation Breakfast Speakers:State Sen. Scott Wagner Congressman Lou BarlettaCongressman...
40 Years Ago in PGN: May 27-June 2, 2016
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Dinner, dancing and drag queens at Black-Tie BINGO
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