Out vet, businessman challenges Hatboro mayor
Bill Godshall spent nearly a decade operating a popular gay bar in Philadelphia before heading out to the suburbs. Now, the out...
Wedding: Randy Brennan and Gonzalo Ramirez
Wedding bells will ring next week for two Philadelphia residents who met at a staple in the Gayborhood. Randy Branin,...
Wedding: Jay Kottoff and Mark Matey
For Jay Kottoff, Mark E. Matey was an unexpected bright spot in an otherwise gloomy night. Kottoff and Matey met at...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between Oct. 7-13....
BREAKING: Christie withdraws appeal of N.J. marriage ruling
While same-sex couples tied the knot across the Garden State Monday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave up his attempt to challenge...
Couple alleges improper arrest at OutFest
A gay couple arrested at last weekend’s OutFest contends that the incident was baseless and that police used unnecessary force. The...
Weather holds up, crowds turn out for OutFest
After last year’s rainy OutFest, and despite calls for rain this year, the sun shone brightly for the 27th annual event. ...
Study: Poor results for HIV patients who see multiple docs
The University of Pennsylvania Medical School recently released an innovative study that looks to change the retention of services for HIV clinical patients. ...
Judges consider fate of church
Three judges pondering the fate of an old Catholic church once owned by AIDS agency Siloam appeared reluctant last week to order its demolition....
EQPA president to step down next month
After two years at the helm of the board of Pennsylvania’s statewide LGBT organization, Adrian Shanker announced this week that he will not seek...
Biz journal compiling second LGBT business list
The Philadelphia Business Journal will announce its second-annual list of the top-25 LGBT-owned businesses in the tri-state region in December. PBJ launched...
EQPA hires first communications director
Levana Layendecker was recently hired as the first communications director for Equality Pennsylvania. The 39-year-old South Philadelphia resident most recently came...
Attic supporter to host benefit in advance of gala
With only one month left until The Attic Youth Center celebrates its 20th anniversary, the LGBT youth agency this weekend will be the beneficiary...
News Briefing
Judge extends appeal deadline A federal judge has given openly gay inmate Kenneth J. Houck Jr. until Dec. 31 to appeal...
International
Trans girl allowed female ID card A trans girl in Argentina has been allowed a female identification card, and for her gender...
Judge denies stay in N.J. marriage ruling
The judge who last month paved the way for marriage equality in New Jersey this week denied the state's request to delay the implementation...
State asks judge to dismiss marriage case, ruling next month
A judge will rule next month on whether or not a federal challenge of Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage will proceed. ...
PA gov compares marriage equality to incest
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett once again took a swipe at the LGBT community when he compared same-sex marriage to incest. On...
Outfest to serve up new parties, entertainment
More than 130 vendors and tens of thousands are expected in the Gayborhood Sunday to celebrate National Coming Out Day. The 27th...
Pastor faces discipline for performing son’s gay marriage
For the past 11 years, the Rev. Frank Schaefer has served as pastor of the Zion United Methodist Church of Iona, in...
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