Pledges still sought from weight-loss program
One year ago, a group of community leaders came together for an innovative weight-loss program to raise money for LGBT agencies and promote health...
With DVLF money, groups launch anti-poverty initiatives
Last month, LGBT grantmaking agency Delaware Valley Legacy Fund announced grants to four local LGBT organizations, which made possible a number of new initiatives...
Y-HEP names new program director
Philadelphia FIGHT has announced a new program director for its Youth Health Empowerment Project, which is a program under Philadelphia FIGHT. Tiffany...
GOP blocks reauthorization of VAWA
House Republicans failed to approve the reauthorization of an anti-violence law that would have included specific protections for LGBT victims. The Senate...
News Briefing
Transwoman sentenced for bank robbery Sabrina Jackson, a transgender woman who pleaded guilty to an unarmed bank robbery in 2010, was sentenced to 42...
Gene Heimers, accountant and volunteer, 58
Former Delaware Valley Legacy Fund accountant Gene Heimers died Dec. 24 of a heart attack. He was 58. Heimers, who was born...
International
Italy’s PM: Gay marriage up to Parliament Italian Premier Mario Monti, who is being backed by the Vatican in his bid for re-election,...
BROADS ON BROAD
The first-ever LGBT drag group invited to participate in the Mummers Parade stepped off from Broad Street and Washington Avenue New Year’s Day. ...
Person of the Year: Dawn Maher
When a life is lost to violence, family members and friends are left to grapple with the sudden shock, the hole left in their...
Local LGBT band to perform at inauguration
Philadelphia’s LGBT marching band will be among the performers at President Obama’s inauguration celebration later this month. Members of the Philadelphia...
COLOURS moves to new space, expands youth focus
A local organization for LGBT people of color moved into a new, temporary location late last month. The COLOURS Organization, Inc.,...
Man alleges assault at Woody’s
Tyree Lawson, a former patron of Woody’s Bar, has filed suit against the establishment, claiming a bouncer injured him while escorting him out...
News Briefing
Briefing schedule suspended in Scouts case A briefing schedule in the eviction dispute involving a local Boy Scouts of America council has been suspended...
Person of the Year runners-up
Ronda Goldfein Among her work in 2012, AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania executive director Goldfein spearheaded a discrimination case that drew national headlines...
Out attorney makes second bid for judgeship
An openly gay attorney has announced that he will run this spring for one of the 10 open judgeships on the Court of Common...
Out attorney launches first Common Pleas campaign
Abbe Fletman is a newcomer to campaigning for a judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, but she intends to use her extensive legal...
Top Stories in 2012: A year of history-makers
This year marked a sea of highs and lows for the local and national LGBT communities. Locally, Philadelphia saw the fruition of...
No progress in S. Philly murder
After six months, investigators still have no leads in the murder of a South Philadelphia gay man. Michael J. Fox, 30, was...
PA Republican signs on to UAFA
A Republican Lehigh Valley Congressman signed on last week to a bill that will help binational LGBT couples stay together. U.S....
Top Stories: Regional
Central PA Republican comes out Rep. Mike Fleck (81st Dist.) came out late this year — making both local and national history...
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