Small victory for same-sex marriage in Delaware
Delaware is one step closer to securing marriage equality in the mostly Democratic state. On April 22, the state House passed...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between Aug. 17-21....
D.A. needs more time on Morris request
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office needs an additional 30 days before responding to PGN’s request for a key document in the Nizah Morris case....
Trans community, allies to march for rights, recognition
An inaugural march will hit the streets next month to celebrate the vitality and promote the visibility of the multifaceted “T” community. ...
PA Voter ID trial starts
A trial that will determine the future of Pennsylvania’s hotly debated Voter ID law opened in Harrisburg this week. The trial...
Out attorney launches first Common Pleas campaign
Abbe Fletman is a newcomer to campaigning for a judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, but she intends to use her extensive legal...
Bail reduction denied in Gayborhood attack
A judge last week refused to lower the bail for a former Voyeur staffer accused of attacking a gay man last month. ...
Nutter, other mayors back national marriage equality
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is among a coalition of mayors urging the U. S. Supreme Court to mandate marriage equality across the nation....
State paid $1.5 mil in Whitewood legal fees
State officials paid $1.5 million in compensation for legal fees and costs incurred by plaintiffs in the Whitewood case, it was disclosed this week....
News Briefing
Fashion show fundraiser Fashion insiders, celebrities and community members will join together from 7-10 p. m. Dec. 11 for a fashion extravaganza...
News Briefing
Gay wrestling tourney The Spartans Wrestling Club will host its fourth annual wrestling tournament from noon-4 p. m. June 19 at...
AIDS Thrift celebrates milestones
After its first month in business, Philadelphia AIDS Thrift wrote a check to AIDS Fund for $500. Earlier this month, the store...
International News
Pakistani Muslims condemn gay-rights meeting A group of conservative Islamic political and religious officials has condemned a meeting by the U. S....
Person of interest in Cordova case
Police announced this week that they have identified a person of interest in the killing of local transwoman Kyra Cordova. Cordova...
News Briefing
IBA offers social-networking workshop The intersection of business and social networking will be the topic of discussion at a roundtable event hosted by...
Pride to celebrate progress in PA
Organizers of Philadelphia Pride are expecting this weekend’s festivities to draw up to 15,000 people, the biggest in its history. The...
DP bill passes House subcommittee
The bill that seeks to grant equal benefits to the gay and lesbian partners of federal employees saw a preliminary victory last week. ...
News Briefing
Case continues for arrested gay couple An investigation and judicial proceedings are still ongoing in the case of a gay couple arrested late...
CURTAINS UP
Brittany Lynn (second from left) and her Drag Mafia, along with the Liberty City Kings Drag and Burlesque, got the crowd revved up at...
Philly couple asks for marriage ruling
A same-sex couple who filed a federal lawsuit to have their legal marriage recognized in Pennsylvania asked the court last week to strike down...
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