Local film screenings to benefit Philly AIDS Thrift
Local out comedian and performer James Bradford is hosting two film screenings to benefit Philly AIDS Thrift, Sept. 19 at PhilaMOCA and Sept. 26...
Florida lawmakers pass “Don’t Say Gay” laws
The White House doesn’t tweet much on Tuesday nights when most Americans are eating dinner, watching TV and helping the kids with homework. But...
LGBTQ-family conference gets political
This year’s Philadelphia Family Pride conference is taking a more stridently political tone this year. The mission: to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights but,...
Health-care worker files LGBT suit in federal court
A Norristown gay man filed suit in federal court this week, claiming he was fired from a health-care position at Meadowview Rehabilitation...
Media Trail
Va. lawmaker blasts gay-rights flag The Washington Examiner reports Virginia’s most outspoken legislative adversary of gay rights is calling out the...
News Briefing
Trial delayed for former Colours head A trial set to begin last week in the embezzlement case against the executive director of a...
Community organizations expand, evolve
PGN has undergone many changes in its 40 years, but has always remained committed to being a community-focused publication. The local LGBT community —...
Gayborhood welcomes Big Bellies
Washington Square West, which encompasses the Gayborhood, soon will also house innovative new trash receptacles, which the city pledges will have big environmental and...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between July 4-10. ...
High court appears receptive to LGBT rights
All seven members of the state Supreme Court appeared supportive of LGBT rights during this week’s hearing on an antibias dispute involving SEPTA. ...
National survey reveals disparities for PA’s trans community
Data released last week revealed discrimination trends and disparities for transgender people in Pennsylvania. The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)...
Ending Roe v. Wade could end same-sex marriage
On September 6, 2018, at the Senate confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, then-Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) asked a series...
Groundbreaking trans surgery program welcomes first fellow
The Delaware County Memorial Hospital’s Transgender Surgery Fellowship, headed by Dr. Sherman Leis, recently welcomed its first fellow, Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman. This fellowship is...
Creating Change offers free conference attendance and networking to volunteers
The Creating Change host committee is looking for volunteers for the National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual conference, which will be held at the Philadelphia...
ENDA back with local support
A long-stalled measure to ban LGBT employment discrimination at the federal level made it back to both chambers of Congress last week, with both...
Gayborhood to get rainbow crosswalks
The Gayborhood is about to get a little more colorful, thanks to Philly Pride Presents and the City of Philadelphia. This...
Gay attorney alleges workplace bias
Jeffrey S. Downs, a gay attorney, says antigay workplace bias and retaliation cost him a lucrative job offer, and he’s suing in state and...
SafeGuards marks 21st birthday
SafeGuards LGBT Health Resource Center will celebrate its 21st anniversary next week with a birthday bash that honors the organization’s growth over the past...
News Briefing
City Council to consider street closures City Council last week approved Councilman-at-Large Bill Green’s resolution that calls for hearings on possible street closures...
Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural LGBT Business Summit
A Lehigh Valley organization will host its inaugural networking luncheon for LGBT professionals and allies. The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce...
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