Health-care worker files LGBT antibias complaint
A Norristown gay man contends he was fired from a health-care position at Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center because of his sexual orientation. ...
GOP blocks reauthorization of VAWA
House Republicans failed to approve the reauthorization of an anti-violence law that would have included specific protections for LGBT victims. The Senate...
LGBTQ lawyers raise the bar
In its highest attendance to date, the Lavender Law Conference took place in Philadelphia for the first time since 2002. Orchestrated by the LGBT...
Council approves plan for Gloria Casarez Way, honors police LGBT liaison
In a standing vote to show honor, Philadelphia City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to name the 200 block of South 12th Street...
Benefits dispute resolved at SEPTA
A union-management squabble that temporarily prevented SEPTA’s union workers from accessing workplace benefits for their same-sex spouses has been resolved. The...
CA wedding bells could resume next week
California U. S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker ruled this week that same-sex couples could begin marrying as early as next week, following...
PA school allows trans student, date at prom after dust-up
Central Pennsylvania teen Issak Wolfe’s campaign to become prom king became national last week — after his school attempted to force him to run...
CEO who managed $13.5 billion in assets for Milton Hershey School...
Eric Henry, who served as CEO for the Hershey Trust Company for the past six years, has resigned to pursue “other professional opportunities.” Henry...
Central PA Republican comes out, makes local, national history
Pennsylvania officially got its first out state lawmaker last weekend — weeks before the swearing-in of Rep. -elect Brian Sims. Central Pennsylvania...
Love + Solidarity event to emphasize the diversity of love at...
In the spirit of togetherness and love in all forms, William Way LGBT Community Center will host its annual Love + Solidarity festival on...
Lutherans propose local solution for gay pastor issues
A committee of Lutheran Church leaders recommended last week that the church consider allowing gay and lesbians in committed relationships to be ordained as...
More than 140 applicants for Commission on LGBT Affairs
After a three-week period, the Office of LGBT Affairs closed applications for the city’s new Commission on LGBT Affairs on the Nov. 4 deadline....
LGBT-inclusive cyberbullying bill clears House
LGBT inclusive anti-cyberbullying legislation cleared the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday. House Bill 229, introduced by Rep. Ron Marsico (R-105th...
COVID-19 vaccines rolling out to LGBTQ organizations
LGBTQ health organizations in Philadelphia have begun to vaccinate staff for COVID-19 and are eager to expand their reach. The Mazzoni Center, whose staff...
Inaugural LGBT State of the Union addresses funding, diversity questions
Diversity, inclusion and community involvement were the hot-button topics at Philadelphia’s first-ever LGBT State of the Union, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of LGBT...
Gov. Corbett’s statement
“I have thoroughly reviewed Judge Jones’ opinion in the Whitewood case. Given the high legal threshold set forth by Judge Jones...
MANNA to reach 10-million milestone
This summer, the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutritional Alliance will deliver its 10-millionth meal — and is inviting the people who’ve benefited from its services...
NJ gov. appoints second out LGBTQ person to cabinet
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently welcomed Shawn LaTourette as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. LaTourette is the first out LGBTQ+ person...
Final bell ringing for Way Gay U
The spring semester of the William Way LGBT Community Center’s Way Gay U launched earlier this month, but a handful of classes remains available...
NO LONGER MISS’D
The Miss’d America Pageant returned to Atlantic City last weekend after a several-year hiatus but didn’t miss a beat, as nearly 1,200 people filled...
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