IBA searching for inaugural executive director
The local LGBT chamber of commerce recently opened the search for its first executive director. Independence Business Alliance is accepting applications...
Trans comedian and activist with Philly roots dies by suicide
Daphne Dorman, a trans activist and comedian who was a Philadelphia native, died by suicide last weekend. She was 44 years old. ...
Lawyer who defeated DOMA to speak at Free Library of Philadelphia
Edie Windsor, charismatic, stylish and articulate, found herself widowed just shy of her 80th birthday. She hadn’t yet been married two years to her...
Voter ID law finally dead
Gov. Tom Corbett announced last week that the state would not appeal a ruling invalidating the proposed voter-ID measure, effectively killing the...
Gay man accused of assaulting prosecutor
Kamile Ladson, a member of the LGBT community who is accused of assaulting a local prosecutor, is scheduled to go on trial next week....
Groundbreaking trans surgery program welcomes first fellow
The Delaware County Memorial Hospital’s Transgender Surgery Fellowship, headed by Dr. Sherman Leis, recently welcomed its first fellow, Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman. This fellowship is...
Philly Black Pride wraps up after raising fuller rainbow flag
Philly Black Pride celebration inspired a fresh sense of empowerment, awareness and community participation during this year’s festivities with PBP’s first parade and rally...
Judge: Trans woman must arbitrate her claims against Gucci
A federal judge last week ruled that Trans woman Madison Matthews must arbitrate her antibias claims against Gucci Boutique Store in King of Prussia...
World AIDS Day Supplement 2015
Each year, PGN teams with ActionAIDS to produce a World AIDS Day Supplement. This year, the section focuses on the importance of linking prison...
Alleged murderer found competent
It has been one year since transgender woman Diamond Williams was brutally murdered — but, unlike several unsolved homicides of local transgender women, Williams’...
Senate passes ENDA with Toomey, Casey support
This week, the U. S. Senate took the country one step closer to ending LGBT workplace discrimination. The U.S. Senate approved the...
Fundraising party makes winter appearance
William Way’s anticipated party for a cause will transport you to the Arctic Circle for a dance-filled night of entertainment at one of Philly’s...
Philly has reached out to companies in North Carolina, Mississippi
The Philadelphia Commerce Department has reached out to PayPal inviting the online payment platform to the city, according to City Councilman Mark Squilla, who...
Former out Atlantic City mayor seeks N.J. Gen. Assembly seat
Don Guardian, former Republican mayor of Atlantic City, is running for New Jersey General Assembly’s 2nd district, which spans South Jersey shore points and...
Area college celebrates LGBT milestone
Just two years after the American Psychological Association declassified homosexuality as a mental illness, a group of gay students at West Chester University petitioned...
BEST IN BUSINESS
Philadelphia Business Journal unveiled its 2013 Top LGBT-Owned Company Awards Dec. 2 at Cuba Libre. The publication, in partnership with PGN, honored...
LGBT youth program to host first gala
Q Spot Philly, an initiative that offers LGBTQ youth resources, information, entertainment and social opportunities, will host its first gala next month. ...
Lib City leader launches youth program with $10K award
Ten local men were presented a prestigious honor this week — including an LGBT community member who plans to use the award to empower...
Adrian Shanker set for new role at California LGBTQ org
For Adrian Shanker, stepping down from his role as founder and executive director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is bittersweet. After announcing the concept...
Trans-rights conversation to be held at Smokin’ Betty’s
Naiymah Sanchez said she did not appreciate Pennsylvania’s size until she started working for the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. ...
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