Kyra Cordova remembered, one year later
While this Labor Day weekend will mark a symbolic end to the summer, it will also represent another more somber milestone for the local...
Locals respond to shift in Catholic language
In what is being called a seismic shift in tone, the Vatican this week released a report in which it seemed to, for the...
PA courts to offer LGBT domestic-partner benefits
Employees of Pennsylvania’s court system who are in same-sex relationships will now be entitled to the same benefits as their heterosexual married counterparts. ...
LGBTs roll up sleeves for MLK Day
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was observed by countless Americans on Monday, and Philadelphia’s LGBT community turned out in...
International
U. K. man held in Uganda to be deported A British man charged in Uganda after images of him having sex with...
Equality Advocates leader resigns
The executive director of Equality Advocates Pennsylvania stepped down late last month after less than a year in the position. Lynn...
PA activist on ‘terrifying experience’ of ‘pinkwashing’ protests
Jason Landau Goodman walked into the reception room at the Chicago Hilton in the early evening, just after Shabbat services, on Jan. 22. ...
Hearings set for Sims challenges
Hearings have been set in two challenges to our state Rep. Brian Sims' nominating petitions. On Tuesday, the Commonwealth Court set...
Oral arguments slated in Farnese corruption case
The long-awaited jury trial for state Sen. Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. is scheduled to begin later this month. But first, oral arguments will be...
Local lawyer named to national LGBT legal board
Philadelphia attorney Kevin Ray was recently elected to the board of directors of the National LGBT Bar Association. Ray, 47, practices...
Opening doors to faithful LGBT youth
The impact of religious-fueled homophobia on youth is a topic that is personal for Crystal Cheatham. The 30-year-old Philadelphia resident was...
Court: SEPTA exempt from LGBT nondiscrimination law
The Commonwealth Court issued a long-awaited opinion Friday finding that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority was not subject to Philadelphia's LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance. ...
Birthday party for LGBTEI chair to benefit org
In a case of poor timing, the LGBT Elder Initiative became a 501c3 nonprofit in June, around the same time the state legislature blew...
DVLF moves to a more ‘21st-century space’
An LGBT grantmaking organization will move offices June 19 to a larger location with expanded technology. DVLF will make the move alongside partner Philadelphia...
Bristol adopts LGBT ordinance
This week saw another victory for LGBT nondiscrimination in Pennsylvania, as Bristol Borough becoming the 33rd municipality in the state to prohibit discrimination against...
News Briefing
Marriage recognition case still active Attorneys for two women who want their out-of-state marriage recognized in Pennsylvania say they’ll decide by June...
Spreading cheer through charity
Giving Tuesday this week kicked off the philanthropic holiday season, and there are a number of events and efforts in the coming week in...
New group, leadership position for Philly Family Pride
Therapy Center of Philadelphia, in partnership with Philadelphia Family Pride, later this month will launch a new support group targeted at LGB women and...
OutFest to celebrate 35 years of rainbow flag
Thirty-five years ago, Gilbert Baker created the one symbol that has united LGBT communities all over the world — the rainbow flag. ...
Jersey City to offer trans health benefits
Jersey City will become the first municipality in the Garden State to offer transgender-specific health care to city employees. The announcement...
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