Gay judge needn’t recuse himself
The case against same-sex marriage in California saw a setback Tuesday when a federal judge ruled that the judge in the landmark case was...
Dr. Arnold Markley, Penn State professor, 47
Dr. Arnold A. Markley, a longtime English professor at Penn State University, died earlier this month. He was 47. Markley was diagnosed...
Defendants in ’91 murder of gay student maintain innocence
In the early-morning hours of Aug. 10, 1991, a gay University of Pennsylvania pre-med student was shot execution-style in a robbery outside...
New prez for biz group
The board of directors of the local LGBT chamber of commerce this week approved the election of several new leaders. The...
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Siloam to appeal anti-demolition ruling Siloam, the AIDS-services agency that wants to demolish the old Church of the Assumption, is taking its case...
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New York marriage deadline looms Advocate. com reports that a New York state marriage-equality bill could be passed by June 20, the...
Council considers inclusive sick-day bill
A bill before City Council would mandate private businesses to provide a minimum number of earned sick days for employees, a measure that is...
Pride to set new records in Philly
Thousands of rainbow-clad men and women will be packed onto Penn’s Landing Sunday for the Pride festival. The annual Pride parade...
Homelessness bill sees changes
After backlash from advocates for the homeless, Councilman Frank DiCicco this week agreed to change his proposed measure that he said is meant to...
Judge clears way for trans bias case
A federal judge has cleared the way for a Pennsylvania litigant with Gender Identity Disorder to pursue her disability-discrimination claim in federal court. ...
Pride Weekend game plan
Pride is upon Philadelphia once again; and there’s enough going on in the city this weekend to make anyone dizzy trying to keep track....
Center to crown queen, king
The William Way LGBT Community Center will launch a new Pride tradition this weekend to bring the local LGBT community “home” to its center....
Santorum ‘ready to lead,’ announces run
The former U. S. senator from Pennsylvania known for his virulently antigay positions confirmed this week that he will make a run for...
Brady, pols question DOMA defense
Pennsylvania U. S. Rep. Bob Brady (D-First Dist.) is among a contingent of legislators pressing Republican House leaders on their efforts to defend...
IBA celebrates first luncheon, award
The Independence Business Alliance hosted its first annual Business Luncheon this week, awarding a local gay business owner a grant to help grow his...
Gay journos head to Philly
LGBT journalists from around the country will be in the City of Brotherly Love this summer to discuss trends in media. ...
Obituary: Stephen Gallagher, genetic analyst, 31
University of Pennsylvania genetic analyst Stephen Gallagher, an active member of the local LGBT community, died May 27 of acute heart failure. He was 31....
‘Transition’ brings Chaz Bono to Philly
Participants at the 10th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference took a break from workshops last week to hear author and activist Chaz Bono detail the...
Obituary: Gary Dennis Mammucari, singer, 53
Gary Dennis Mammucari, a sales representative and talented singer, died May 31. He was 53. The cause of death is unknown, although...
Sun, surf, gays at Sand Blast 10th anniversary
A decade ago, a handful of LGBT residents in Asbury Park, N. J., opened their homes to friends throughout the region for a...
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