Catholic hospital: We didn’t discriminate against trans man
A Catholic hospital that blocked a trans man’s access to a hysterectomy, asserting its right to religious freedom, denied any wrongdoing in court papers...
Drag event marks fifth year
Just as the artists it presents, Beauty Ball has undergone its own transformation. Starting as a house party in 2010, the...
Domestic-violence agency pioneers LGBT program
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately one in four gay men, and one in 10 bisexual men, report having been victims of...
LAWYER THROWS A CURVE
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia president Brian Sims threw out the ceremonial first pitch for Gay Community Day at Citizens Bank Park on...
DVLF to honor community ‘heroes’
LGBT grantmaking organization Delaware Valley Legacy Fund will host its annual Heroes celebration next month to pay tribute to the people and organizations that...
Community convo to shed light on grieving process
The next segment in the LGBT Elder Initiative’s ongoing “Conversations” series will focus on grief and the possibility for growth after a loss. ...
Fundraiser to benefit gay man battling brain cancer
The family and friends of a young gay man who is undergoing treatments for brain cancer is seeking community support to help him pay...
Two murder cases spotlight trans community
A transgender sex worker spent the last week in prison, awaiting arraignment on murder charges for a recent killing at a Center City hotel....
Dr. Levine confirmed by Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine’s nomination as the state’s physician general. Levine has been in the...
Study urges more LGBT health research
A highly anticipated national LGBT health study released last week found research on LGBT health issues to be severely lacking. “The...
Appellate court upholds landmark surrogacy ruling
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania this week bolstered the validity of gestational-surrogacy contracts, a boon for many same-sex parents. The appellate...
Hate crimes, other pro-LGBT bills on PA horizon
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania could consider numerous pieces of pro-LGBT legislation in 2010, and activists are hoping that, this time, such measures will see success....
New court date for murder defendant
A man charged in connection with the murder of a transgender woman in Logan had his preliminary hearing continued. Pedro Redding,...
Physician files amended complaint against AIDS agency
Dr. Emannuella Cherisme last week filed an amended complaint against AIDS Care Group, which contains additional details about alleged sexual harassment she endured at...
Person of the Year runners-up
This past year was rife with LGBT news, and newsmakers — including three standouts whose efforts made 2014 a momentous year for our local...
Antigay Kentucky clerk jailed
The Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses over her opposition to marriage equality is now in jail. A...
Student-bullying bill introduced in Senate
U. S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) last week introduced a bill that seeks to prohibit anti-LGBT bullying at the federal level. Franken’s...
LGBTEI hosts second conversation on Alzheimer’s and dementia
When LGBT people age, their support systems often look different from others, said David Griffith, director of programs and outreach for the LGBT Elder...
Doylestown bans LGBT discrimination
The Doylestown Borough Council gave its resounding support to the LGBT community this week when it unanimously voted in favor of including sexual orientation...
Arcadia to host safe-schools discussion
A local university will host its first-ever conference on creating safe learning environments for LGBT students. Arcadia University will stage “Creating Safe...
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