Feds extend new bens to same-sex couples
The nation’s top attorney last weekend announced that the federal government would recognize same-sex marriages, regardless of the marriage laws of the states in...
City denies request for two key Morris interviews
City attorneys say the Police Advisory Commission cannot release confidential interviews with William Jackson — a key witness in the Nizah Morris case —...
News Briefing
City maintains no liability in police-bias case In a recent court filing, city officials contend they have no liability in the case of...
Senate resolution condemns African law persecuting gays
A Pennsylvania senator recently introduced a resolution that would condemn anti-LGBT legislation passed in two African countries. On Feb. 4, Sen....
PA pastors form antigay coalition
The Pennsylvania Pastors’ Network this week announced a new initiative designed to “uphold God’s design for marriage in each Pennsylvania county. ” ...
Out business leader talks jobs at White House
An out member of a local disability-advocacy agency was among a group of locals who recently met with President Obama and others at the...
New event for LGBT students emerges
A new association for LGBT college students in the Philadelphia area will premiere later this month. The Collegiate Meet and Greet...
PA couple at top of wedding contest
The American Civil Liberties Union is staging a contest to give same-sex couples across the country a chance to tie the knot and demonstrate...
Broadway with a cause comes to Doylestown
Michael Moeller always knew he wanted to perform, but directing and producing his own musical was an entirely different story. “I...
Philly event sends message to Russia
Last month, a group of LGBT supporters gathered for a fundraising event that organizers hope will have a global impact. Attorney...
Philly sportscaster suspended over antigay emails
Philadelphia sports-radio personality Mike Missanelli was suspended this week after he wrote a series of homophobic emails to a listener. The Fanatic...
Gay man denied new murder trial
In an 11-page ruling, Delaware County Common Pleas Judge Barry C. Dozor denied convicted killer William F. Smithson’s request for a new...
Settlement rejected in alleged police-brutality case
A man who contends he was the target of antigay policy brutality several years ago recently rejected the city’s $2,000 settlement officer. ...
Lib City elects new board members
The Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club welcomed the New Year with two new board members and new plans for 2014. Fifty...
N.J. trans bill back with bipartisan support
A bill is back in session in the New Jersey legislature that would make it easier for transgender individuals to make changes to their...
Gay entertainment company sold
On Jan. 30, Sterling Genesis International acquired TLA Entertainment Group — which includes tlamovies.com, tlavideo.com, tlagay.com, tlacult.com and tlaondemand.com. G. Sterling Zinsmeyer,...
New exhibit brings unique twist to LGBT history
Starting next week, the Library Company of Philadelphia will stage a groundbreaking exhibition looking at national LGBT history. “That’s So Gay: Outing...
Attorneys for trans litigant say they’ve proven case
Attorneys for transgender litigant Bobbie E. Burnett say they’ve proven their case against the city, and they’re asking a judge to let...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between Jan. 20-26....
ACLU offers new LGBT scholarship
The American Civil Liberties Foundation of Pennsylvania announced this week its creation of a new scholarship for LGBT students. The Frankel-Adair...
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