Woman found safe after alleged abduction that began in Gayborhood
*This story has been updated to include comments from Upper Darby Police Department Superintendent Mike Chitwood A man who may have been driving for a...
Former Philly leader named to staff of Williams Institute
A former Philadelphian and founder of Equality Pennsylvania’s predecessor was recently hired to lead international programming at The Williams Institute, an LGBT thinktank at...
Orlando benefit ‘pops up’ in Philly
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Pop-Up Garden at 15th and South streets is a popular post-work hangout, with locals gathering for brews and bites — and...
News Briefing: Nov. 4-10, 2016
Gay inmate lodges complaint On Oct. 27, openly gay federal inmate Kenneth J. Houck Jr. lodged a complaint with federal-court officials in Colorado, stating...
City funding crisis almost derails Pride parade
With only four days to go until this weekend’s Pride parade, organizers of the event were still unsure if the parade would be held...
Hearing delayed for defendant in murder of trans woman
The preliminary hearing for a man charged with murder and related offenses in the October killing of a transgender woman in Logan was delayed...
Legislative action urged in wake of Orlando
In the wake of this month’s mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, U.S. Senators from Pennsylvania and one hopeful for the post...
Dispute between ex-partners reaches federal level
A Mississippi woman recently filed suit against her former domestic partner in Philadelphia, claiming the defendant owes her about $330,000. The...
PA Congressman intros hate-crimes measure
One day after Philadelphia’s adopted a law to outlaw hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, efforts got underway to close gaps...
State legislator defends 911 dispatch-records bill
State Rep. Maria P. Donatucci (D-Phila.) is defending a bill she says is aimed at protecting the anonymity of 911 callers in dangerous situations....
DP benefit bill passes House comm.
A bill that seeks to provide equal benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees passed an important test in Congress last week. ...
Former city official takes helm at Liberty City
A longtime member of the Liberty City Democratic Club and the former deputy secretary of external affairs under Mayor Street is now the head...
Law firm mum on returning county payments
A law firm that prides itself on giving back to the community had no comment this week about returning a controversial payment for work...
Federal inmate alleges denial of trans-related medical care
Sabrina Jackson, a transgender inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, says authorities are unfairly denying her access to hormone-replacement therapy. ...
MEETING OF THE MINDS
Gloria Casarez (from right), the city’s director of LGBT affairs, introduces the panelists during an LGBT town-hall meeting June 25 at Tavern on Camac....
Attic Youth Center scores at sports bar
Boxers is helping Attic youth with much-needed winter-clothing accessories this month. The year-old sports bar has installed a collection box on the main floor...
Services announced for Diamond Williams
A local trans woman who was murdered more than two years ago will finally be laid to rest. A funeral for...
Philly Pride Presents announces plans, headliner
Only a few weeks away, plans for Philadelphia Pride 2013 are well underway. This year, Philly Pride Presents will celebrate...
New study highlights suicidal thoughts among trans adolescents
A new study in the journal Pediatrics published Nov. 1 highlights the disparity between suicidal thoughts for transgender and cisgender adolescents. Dr. Brian C....
Top national honor for Nizah Morris coverage
It was announced this week that Philadelphia Gay News writer-at-large Tim Cwiek is the recipient of a national investigative journalism award for his reporting...
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