Out local judge makes history
A Philadelphia judge has made history as the first out lesbian Latina ever to be nominated to the federal bench. This...
LGBTs and allies file briefs in support of Cradle’s eviction
A coalition of six LGBT groups this week filed a proposed “friend-of-the-court” brief in support of the city’s efforts to evict a local Boy...
A first: Mummers invite LGBT drag group to march
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is a century-plus New Year’s Day tradition, and this year organizers plan to drag things a little further with new...
News Briefing
Illinois court closes Farley estate An Illinois probate court recently closed the estate of the late Sarah Ellyn Farley, after recognizing Farley’s 2006 Canadian...
Mazzoni offers holiday help
Sweets and cocktails will abound next week at a holiday fundraiser to benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. The...
NE church reaches out to LGBT youth
LGBT youth have increasingly come into the spotlight in recent years with stories of intense pressure at school, as well as from their peers,...
Ray Duval, theater expert, 74
Ray Duval, former house manager of the Prince Music Theater, died Oct. 14 of a heart attack. He was 74. Duval, born...
International News
Uganda’s antigay bill advances Uganda’s infamous Anti-Homosexuality Bill was approved by a parliamentary committee Nov. 23 and is moving toward a...
BREAKING BREAD
Colours Organization volunteers Christopher Smith (left) and Krissy Burns served a pre-Thanksgiving meal to agency supporters Nov. 19. About 60 people attended...
ONWARD AND UPWARD
Drexel University students, faculty and staff gathered at 32nd and Market streets Nov. 20 to mark the raising of the transgender flag...
City: Scouts verdict should be tossed out
In a legal brief filed this week, city attorneys asked a federal appeals court to vacate a jury verdict blocking the eviction of the...
Transwoman gets up to 50 years in hotel killing
A transgender woman pleaded guilty last week to murdering a man who was paying her for sex. On Nov. 13, days...
Philly companies rank high in corporate LGBT index
Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a list of companies that have demonstrated leadership and excellence in LGBT workplace equality and, this year,...
PPD names new LGBT liaison
A new police official has stepped up to take on the department’s LGBT liaison position. Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel was last...
Public display of affection leads to alleged discrimination
The park at the intersection of 10th and Locust streets on Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s campus is often bustling with activity — people reading,...
ActionAIDS awarded large national grant
Just a week after announcing it had been awarded a $25,000 grant for its work with current and formerly incarcerated populations, ActionAIDS has been...
Galaei introduces new ‘zine to tell youth stories
’Zines are self-published mini-magazines that are often filled with stories, photographs and content geared toward specific audiences and have recently gained popularity with youth...
‘Nova student wins LGBT recognition, award
Out of a competitive applicant pool, an annual scholarship provided by two local LGBT agencies was awarded to a Villanova University student last week....
News Briefing
New PAC director expected to be named Kelvyn Anderson, interim director of the city’s Police Advisory Commission, is expected to receive a promotion to...
PGN founder joins journo board
The founder and publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News was this month elected to the board of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. ...
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