New Facebook app aims to engage LGBT tourists
With Philadelphia rapidly emerging as a top LGBT tourism destination — and Facebook rapidly emerging as a realistic business tool — the local tourism...
Advocates march on D.C., divided on Obama
Thousands of gay and lesbian activists marched Sunday from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Obama keep his promises to allow...
Blood drive highlights ban on gay, bisexual men
A unique blood drive is headed to Philadelphia next week. The Philadelphia Gay Blood Drive will take place 7 a.m.-2...
Biz Journal ranks LGBT companies
The Philadelphia Business Journal unveiled the ranking for its third-annual LGBT Business List this week, with a number of new faces making the cut...
Lawmakers call for LGBT inclusion in census
A group of bipartisan legislators is calling on a federal agency to count same-sex married couples in the upcoming U. S. Census. ...
Philly named a finalist for 2016 DNC
The Democratic National Committee on Monday announced that Philadelphia was one of three finalists in consideration for hosting the 2016 convention. ...
Historical marker sought for bookstore
The nation’s oldest LGBT bookstore might soon have its legacy recognized by a state agency — as well as all passersby around 12th and...
Activists call on city to cut AIDS housing waiting list:
About 60 members of ACT UP took to the streets Wednesday afternoon to speak up for the city’s HIV-positive homeless population, which they say...
Local bridal shop turns away lesbian couple
A bridal shop in Bloomsburg reportedly denied wedding gowns to a same-sex couple because of their sexual orientation. According to Bloom...
Media Trail
Radio DJs to apologize for transphobia Advocate. com reports KRXQ radio in Sacramento, Calif., has agreed to welcome a transgender person and...
Media Trail
Activists push for antidiscrimination ban The Miami Herald reports that Jacksonville, Fla. , gay-rights activists are urging business leaders to support a...
St. Luke’s to extend benefits to same-sex couples
After almost three years of being pressured to provide domestic-partner benefits for employees, St. Luke’s Health Network announced this week its plan...
Portion of ICandy facade crumbles
A portion of the front of ICandy Nightclub has crumbled into the street, after strong storms swept through the region. Bricks...
OutFest to recognize community orgs., leaders
The Gayborhood will be brimming with community organizations next weekend during the 19th-annual OutFest celebration, with two of the groups receiving special recognition for...
City appeals SEPTA ruling
In a 35-page petition filed last week, the city asked the state Supreme Court to review a lower-court ruling exempting SEPTA from adherence to...
International
Second annual Pride in Uganda On Aug. 3, Uganda’s LGBT community stepped out of the shadows in red wigs and glittering...
Six local orgs. get LGBT grants
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund distributed a total of $30,000 at a party Oct. 5 to six regional organizations addressing emerging needs for the...
Report: PA, NJ elders facing housing discrimination
Days after the ribbon cutting for Philadelphia’s LGBT-friendly senior residences, a study was published that revealed LGB older adults across the country, including in...
HUD seeks comment on LGBT housing study
A federal agency is seeking input from the LGBT community to assist in its efforts in analyzing housing discrimination against sexual minorities. ...
Judge denies request for names on AIDS-funding panel
Common Pleas Judge Leon W. Tucker has denied the request of a medical student for the membership list of an advisory panel...
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