Homelessness bill draws opposition
A bill recently introduced by Councilman Frank DiCicco has drawn sharp criticism from advocates for the homeless. Bill 110386, introduced May...
Center elects new co-chairs at annual meeting
The William Way LGBT Community Center’s board held elections at its Jan. 22 annual meeting at 1315 Spruce St. Board members...
Ceremony to honor trans lives lost to violence
Once again, the community will gather to remember and celebrate the transgender friends and loved ones who were lost to violent attacks, and to...
Agency dismisses PGN’s appeal for Morris 911 recordings
The state Office of Open Records last week dismissed PGN’s appeal for 911 recordings pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident in the possession of...
New LGBTQ initiative launches for local Jewish community
Phoenix Schneider has a passion for creating a more just world, and says a new job is fulfilling that passion. ...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Gayborhood were reported to the Sixth District between Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Information is courtesy of Capt. Brian...
Back in black (leather)
Buckle up, Philly. After being locked away someplace dark for the last few years, the Mr. and Mrs. Philadelphia Leather Contest is ready to...
Contentious ID bill moves forward
In a late-night session rife with on-the-floor outbursts last week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill thought by many to disenfranchise Democratic...
Giovanni’s Room burlgarized
Giovanni’s Room, the oldest LGBT bookstore in the nation, was the site of an attempted burglary last week. Ed Hermance, store...
Major atheist rally scheduled in D.C.
Thousands of atheists and their allies are expected to converge on Washington, D.C., next month for a “Reason Rally.” The first Reason Rally, held...
Judge weighs anonymity for gay litigant
A federal judge last week said he needs more information before deciding whether to allow a gay man to litigate an antibias case anonymously. ...
News Briefing
AIDS Ed. Month begins Philadelphia FIGHT will host a series of events throughout June to mark AIDS Education Month, beginning with...
WWCC green-lights housing proposal
The board of directors of the William Way LGBT Community Center voted unanimously this week to give conditional approval for plans to proceed on...
Both sides in trans case urge judge to issue ruling
In a rare show of unity, both sides in the Kate Blatt antibias case are urging a federal judge to promptly rule on Blatt’s...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between Dec. 27-Jan....
LGBT PAC launches Wolf campaign in new digs
Liberty PA 2014, an LGBT political action committee, celebrated the grand opening of its headquarters Tuesday at 1212 Walnut St. in the Gayborhood. ...
Barney Frank not running for re-election
Congress may have one less openly gay member next session, as the senior out member of the LGBT contingent in the U. S....
Prop. 8 case in judge’s hands
Attorneys in California rested their case last week in the suit that will decide the constitutionality of the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. ...
LGBT center brings The Big Easy to Philly
Southern hospitality will be on display this weekend at the William Way LGBT Community Center’s annual gala, as festivities and fundraising fuse to a...
Tourney celebrates 25 years of gay bowling
The Liberty Belle Invitational will welcome more than 200 bowlers to celebrate its 25th anniversary over the Fourth of July weekend. ...
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