Trans leader takes over N.J. LGBT group
This week, Garden State Equality welcomes one of the first transgender executive directors to head a statewide organization. Andrea “Andy”...
D.A. appeals Morris ruling in Commonwealth Court
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office last week appealed a lower-court ruling upholding a state-agency order for the D.A. to produce certified records in the...
Elder initiative to transform dated HIV/AIDS materials
Building upon the success of its last workshop, “Grief, Loss and Possibility,” the LGBT Elder Initiative will present another transformative event in its Conversation...
Lt. gov. candidate booted from band for marriage stance
Mark Smith recently made headlines for getting kicked out of his Christian rock band for his pro-marriage-equality stance. Now, Smith hopes to...
Equality PA broadens board
The board of Equality Pennsylvania last month doubled its number of members, bringing in new representation from all four corners of the state. ...
’Tis the season for holiday hours
As the holiday stretch into the end of the year approaches, many organizations are shifting their hours to accommodate time off for staff and...
Philadelphia Gryphons: A decade of victory
One Philadelphia LGBT sports team has reached a milestone in its existence — and will party accordingly. The Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football...
Amended party-promoter bill advances
The City Council bill that created a buzz among the Philadelphia nightlife crowd was voted out of a council committee last week, although the...
Election interviews
For the mid-term elections, PGN reached out to candidates for U. S. Senate and House, governor, lieutenant governor and state Senate and House....
PA Senate to consider nondiscrimination bill
State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-First Dist.) this week introduced a bill that would ban LGBT discrimination at the state level. ...
Trial postponed in trans homicide
The trial of Charles N. Sargent, who’s accused of slashing to death trans woman Diamond Williams — then dismembering her body with an ax...
Allentown considering DP benefits
Pennsylvania’s third-most populous city is poised to adopt a law that would allow city workers to extend their benefit plans to same-sex partners. ...
’Burbs to serve up new volleyball tourney
The first-ever Philadelphia Brotherly Love Classic, organized by the North America Gay Volleyball Association, will have LGBT volleyballers serving, setting and spiking Aug. ...
Business brunch with Pride
Independent Business Alliance will host a Pride Brunch at Cuba Libre 1-3 p.m. June 10, giving Pride-goers a break from the festivities and the...
Bill calls for permanent Office of LGBT Affairs
City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown proposed a bill last Thursday that would make permanent the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs. The...
Pa. support lacking on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal
Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th Dist. ) took over the legislative effort to repeal the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers last summer...
Temple to address bullying
Temple University Beasley School of Law is gearing up for its annual conference, this year themed, “Bullying: Redefining Boundaries, Responsibility, and Harm. ”...
Biblical satirist, LGBT ally, comes back to Philly
A Philadelphia-born atheist and satirist known for his comical interpretations of the Bible, and for his support of the LGBT community, will present at...
Oral arguments scheduled in Morris 911 case
Oral arguments are scheduled this week in PGN’s open-records request for 911 recordings relating to the Nizah Morris incident at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s...
DA’s records could answer key questions in Morris case
When members of the city’s Police Advisory Commission visit the District Attorney’s office to review the Nizah Morris case records shortly, they don’t expect...
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