Arrest made in NYC gay bashing of former Philly man
A gay former Philadelphia party promoter was attacked Monday night in New York City, and the suspect has been charged with a hate crime....
Philly’s out candidates miss out in primary
The May 21 primary brought out just 7 percent of Philadelphia voters in an election that saw losses for a number of LGBT...
Senior center to be ‘topped off’ next month
Plans for the LGBT-friendly senior apartment facility are forging ahead on schedule. Mayor Michael Nutter will officiate a “topping-off” ceremony, as...
PAC refers request for Morris records to city law department
At their May 20 public meeting, members of the city’s Police Advisory Commission referred requests for access to their Nizah Morris investigative file to...
Homeless hitchhiker arrested in Philly for murder
Caleb “Kai” McGillvary had his 15 minutes of fame on YouTube in February after saving a man’s life with a hatchet. ...
CBLSL to host tournament with Boston beneficiary
Memorial Day weekend is here and that means the City of Brotherly Love Softball League is gearing up for its annual Liberty Bell Classic....
News Briefing
Sentence imposed in prison assault Justin O’Brien was sentenced last week to 74 months in prison for the assault of openly gay inmate Kenneth...
Eddie Coogan, former New Hope bartender, 55
Eddie Coogan, a former bartender at a number of venues in New Hope, died May 11. The cause of death was...
Shawn O’Shea, artistic director, 42
Shawn O’Shea, producing artistic director and founder of Writing Man Production, died May 9 after a long battle with HIV/AIDS. He...
June H Weiss, PFLAG mom and LGBT advocate, 83
June H. Weiss, a longtime member of the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, died May 3 of cancer....
Endorsements
City Controller Alan Butkovitz (#164) Superior Court Joseph Waters (#101) Court of Common Pleas Tamika Lane (#106) Daniel McCaffery (#109) Giovanni Campbell...
FABULOUSLY FAMOUZ
Cyannie Famouz took home the crown last weekend at the annual Miss Philly Pride pageant. The title comes with the opportunity to...
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate, Sonia Sanchez, was among the performers at the May 11 “AIDS Quilt Songbook” at the William Way LGBT Community Center....
Activists focus on second city facility occupied by Scouts
Buoyed by the impending departure of a local Boy Scouts of America council from a city-owned facility, LGBT advocates are setting their sights on...
Local groups plan marriage rallies
A group of local LGBT activists are ready to paint Harrisburg red for marriage equality. The Summit, comprised of LGBT leaders from...
Center to host first national LGBT jazz festival
The William Way LGBT Community Center is ready to make history with the nation’s first LGBT-themed Jazz Festival. The center received...
Government leader talks LGBT refugee issues in Philly
A leader of the federal agency that oversees resettlement of refugees in the United States was in Philadelphia last week for a trip that...
Mr. Gay Philly to be crowned Pride weekend
Changes are underway for the crowning of the 2013 Mr. Gay Philadelphia. This year’s competition will be held the day of...
Soccer club to host annual tourney
The Philadelphia Falcons will show off their soccer skills and city next weekend for the sixth annual Liberty Bell Classic. The...
Out candidates abound
As Pennsylvanians and Philadelphians go to the polls May 21, they will be able to consider a number of LGBT candidates, some of whom...
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