Justice Dept. calls for dismissal of first federal marriage suit
A federal agency moved last week to dismiss the first lawsuit filed against the federal ban on same-sex marriage. The U.S....
Artist, activist celebrates 25 years of HIV/AIDS fundraising
The stars will be out this weekend at the Dell Music Center for the longest consecutively running HIV/AIDS benefit concert. The...
William Way’s gala honors Stonewall 50, Black and Brown trans women...
William Way LGBT Community Center’s 17th-annual gala will honor Stonewall 50 with the theme of “Activism!” Celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ pioneers, the...
Antigay tweets to be included in gay-bashing trial
Four tweets that the prosecution characterizes as antigay will be admitted as evidence during the trial of Kathryn Knott for her alleged role in...
Local designer featured at Philadelphia Antiques Show
The Philadelphia Antiques Show returns to town April 13-15 to showcase a wide selection of furniture, art and decorative pieces for the modern American...
Flyers Pride Night honors Philly’s LGBTQ community
The Philadelphia Flyers hosted its annual Pride Night on February 21 as part of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Wells Fargo...
Presbyterian Church elects openly gay minister
The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia elected an openly gay minister as its senior pastor, a first in the church’s history.
The Rev....
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Cain says he should have spoken up for gay soldier Yahoo News reports GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he should not have...
Progressive trans legislation honors longtime N.J. advocate
Longtime trans advocate Barbra “Babs” Siperstein is expected to be honored this month in New Jersey with the passage of groundbreaking legislation in her...
Black and Brown LGBTQ organizers start to formulate a new Philly...
In the weeks following the abrupt dissolution of Philly Pride Presents, a group of Black and Brown LGBTQ+ community leaders have begun formulating plans...
Christmas during Covid: LGBTQ community adjusts to shifting holiday plans
On Monday of this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who currently serves on the White House Coronavirus Task Force and was recently named as Chief...
Mazzoni Center to honor attorney at awards luncheon
The Mazzoni Center is preparing for its anticipated awards luncheon, where the health and wellness organization will honor a local attorney who fights for...
Cop accused of sexual assault hired by sheriff’s office
Michael A. Paige, who allegedly sexually assaulted another man while serving on-duty as a Philadelphia police officer, recently was hired as a deputy sheriff...
LGBT issues topic of statewide meetings
Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to take part in an open discussion about the future of the LGBT-rights movement in the next month, with...
Exclusive: Former Mazzoni Center CEO Nurit Shein speaks out
After two decades at the helm of Mazzoni Center, CEO Nurit Shein left the organization in the spring after allegations of racism at the...
Officials: Mummers Parade ‘more inclusive, more diverse’
Unlike last year’s Mummers Parade, there were no overtly anti-LGBT skits or incidents at the 2017 event. Prior to this year’s...
Gay blood ban continues, for now
A committee of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services last week decided to keep in place the policy banning gay...
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Fee-payment talks continue in Whitewood case Efforts to negotiate the payment of legal fees in the Whitewood lawsuit were ongoing this...
OutProud Awards celebrate eight
This year’s OutProud Awards honor eight Philadelphians dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ-plus community. “We look to see who’s been more than just out...
Gene Cavanaugh, 63, cabaret performer
Eugene “Gene” Cavanaugh, whose cabaret shows drew both large LGBT and mainstream audiences to venues throughout the region for more than a decade, died...
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