York candidate looks to make history
If elected to the state House — a goal he’s eagerly pursuing — Bryan Tate would bring Pennsylvania’s total number of out state lawmakers...
Race for Controller: Alan Butkovitz
Alan Butkovitz has served as city controller of Philadelphia since 2005 and is looking to continue his tenure overseeing the city’s financial direction. ...
Race for Controller: Brett Mandel
Brett Mandel is looking to bring his background as a nonprofit executive to the City Controller’s office. He is challenging incumbent Alan...
QSpot returns for third year
Youth program QSpot will kick off its 2013 series this weekend with an event honoring the diversity of the LGBT community. ...
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City delays decision on Cradle agreement release The Nutter administration has postponed a decision on releasing a copy of its settlement agreement with the...
Minnesota becomes 12th state to legalize marriage equality
Minnesota became the 12th U. S. state where gay couples can get married after a final legislative vote Monday that will let the...
Mayor signs landmark LGBT equality bill
Philadelphia made history this week as Mayor Michael Nutter signed into law a landmark LGBT-rights bill. Among its provisions, Councilman Jim...
Nondiscrimination bills reintroduced amid new public support
Legislation to ban LGBT discrimination statewide was reintroduced into the House and Senate this week, and backers are optimistic that the long-stalled effort could...
Delaware becomes 11th marriage equality state
Almost two years to the day after Delaware adopted a civil-union law, the First State again made LGBT history. On May 7,...
PA lawmaker seeks to ban marriage equality
The same day that dozens of pro-LGBT lawmakers gathered in Harrisburg to unveil nondiscrimination legislation, a virulently antigay state legislator submitted his own bill...
Scouts to leave building
A local Boy Scouts of America council has settled its five-year legal fight to occupy a city-owned facility near the Ben Franklin Parkway, but...
New Hope celebrates 10 years of Pride
New Hope Celebrates is gearing up to kick off its 10-year anniversary with a week of events honoring both its history and future. ...
School district refuses to change trans policy
After making headlines last month for refusing to allow a transgender male student to run for prom king, a Central Pennsylvania school district said...
Barney Frank and life post-Congress
Former Congressman Barney Frank paid a visit to Philadelphia May 4 to receive the International Role Model Award at the International Equality Dinner during...
DVLF to honor HEROES
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund will host its seventh annual HEROES event from noon-3 p. m. May 19 — this year featuring a...
Mazzoni pays tribute to women at Elixir
Mazzoni Center will celebrate the “leading ladies” in the LGBT health community at next week’s annual Elixir fundraiser. Elixir, which will take...
DOMA attorney addresses marriage in Philly
James Esseks, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s LGBT Rights Project and co-counsel in the challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act currently...
Older women’s health focus of next LGBT elder talk
The LGBT Elder Initiative’s Conversation series will next turn its attention to the health and wellness of older women. The organization...
Homeless youth shine on Philly stage
Broadway stars and local homeless youth will come together next week to share stories of heartbreak and success. “Night of Broadway Stars”...
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