CDC: ‘Alarming’ spike in HIV among young black MSM
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control found that, while the rate of new HIV infections in the country has stayed steady...
Lesbian fights wife’s parents for death benefits
A case is currently pending in a Philadelphia court that pits a lesbian spouse against her deceased wife’s parents. Chicago resident...
Crystal meth: Clubs, culture and the gay community — Part 2...
Last week, PGN explored the prevalence of crystal meth use in the city of Philadelphia. In the past few decades, the stimulant...
College students out for support, advocacy
More than 295,000 full-time-equivalent college students populate the Greater Philadelphia area, which boasts 101 colleges and universities. With that mix queer student...
LGBTs, DA build crime-prevention network
Some two-dozen local LGBT leaders attended a roundtable discussion last week meant to forge connections between the community and the city district attorney. ...
News Briefing
City unveils mob plan Following last month’s youth melee that spilled into the Gayborhood, Mayor Nutter this week unveiled the city’s new plan...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between July 18-29. ...
Youth flash mob hits the Gayborhood
Throngs of rampaging youth amassed in Center City Friday night, as the Gayborhood became the latest victim in the city’s plague of so-called “flash...
Women’s world series to ‘bring the love’ to Philly
Softball players from the West Coast, East Coast and everywhere in between will finish their summers in the City of Brotherly Love, which will...
Crystal meth: Clubs, culture and the gay community
“It’s a pretty sordid tale. ” That’s how Chad* describes his nearly decade-long dependence on a substance that plays a quiet, yet...
PAC executive director under fire
Recent appointees to the city’s Police Advisory Commission say they want it to be a vigorous oversight agency, but that the executive director is...
William Way, tourism agency partner for pilot program
Visitors who have stopped by the William Way Community Center on Thursday afternoons in the past few months may have noticed a new addition...
News Briefing
Lesbian awarded $66K in sexual assault A lesbian who was sexually assaulted at a Center City LGBT nightclub has been awarded $66,800 in...
ALL-STAR SWING
Kevin Frayne knocked one in during an at-bat in the City of Brotherly Love Softball League’s All-Star Game July 31. About 50...
Wedding bells ring for local couples
They came in cars, buses, planes, limos and ferries wearing dresses and tuxes, or jeans and khakis. Crowds of supporters threw confetti...
Phillies step up to the plate for LGBT youth
The Philadelphia Phillies announced last week that they will become the latest professional sports team and the first in the City of Brotherly Love...
Military gay ban ready for the history books
With President Obama’s signature, the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers was one step closer to being relegated to the history books last weekend....
Center introduces new employees, fundraising plans
The William Way LGBT Community Center introduced two new staff members at its public board meeting this week. At its July...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the 6th Police District between July 10-17. ...
Media Trail
Arrest in antigay assault KATU News reports that Portland, Ore. , police arrested a 21-year-old man July 24 after he assaulted a...
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