Historic church OKed for demolition
An historically designated Catholic church owned by a local AIDS service agency is about to become history itself. Siloam wants to...
Sounding off on the Day of Decision
“I join millions of Pennsylvanians today in supporting the federal court’s decision. When Rep. Stephen McCarter and I introduced the Pennsylvania Marriage...
Five years later, justice elusive in Blahnik case
It’s been five years since Stacey Blahnik was killed, but the pain is still palpable for her loved ones. “The...
Candidates on the issues
Endorsements at-a-glance NEW JERSEY Governor: Jon Corzine (D) PHILADELPHIA District Attorney: Seth Williams (D) City Controller: Alan Butkovitz (D) Philadelphia Common...
Out leaders recognized in Del.
Widener University School of Law this week gave its annual Martin Luther King Service Award to two advocates who have helped spearhead the LGBT-rights...
PA Congressman intros hate-crimes measure
One day after Philadelphia’s adopted a law to outlaw hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, efforts got underway to close gaps...
Trans health facility to launch
The name Nizah Morris has long conjured feelings of frustration and anger from members of the LGBT community dismayed with the local transwoman’s unsolved...
Witness tell City Council of continued HIV scourge
With HIV incidence rates in Philadelphia nearly five times the national average, a committee of the Philadelphia City Council last week convened a public...
State approves $7M for senior center
The state legislature approved a $7-million allocation this week for a proposed LGBT senior housing project. The state House and Senate...
International News
Police attack Moscow Pride Police thwarted a gay-pride march in Moscow on May 16, arresting 40 activists in reportedly violent attacks. ...
Trans author and activist to speak at Ursinus College
Trans author and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan returns this week to Ursinus College, where she served as the Updike-Hoyer Writer in Residence in 2010,...
Plea deals on the table for gay-bashing suspects
The District Attorney’s Office confirmed this week that plea agreements have been offered to each of the three suspects accused of physically and verbally...
Health groups join forces to assist LGBTQ parental hopefuls
With survey evidence that the LGBT population has grown, New York-based advocacy organization Family Equality Council has joined forces with Reproductive Medicine Associates to...
Former state rep, LGBT ally pursues judgeship
Former State Rep. Mark Cohen said he “strongly supported” LGBT rights since he was first sworn into the legislature in 1974. That support included...
PA LGBT students disproportionately affected by bullying
Pennsylvania's Office of Attorney General released a resource guide in October for students, guardians and educators about bullying prevention and intervention for National Bullying...
Pet Issue 2017
Couldn't we all use some puppy and kitten pictures to help us get through this crazy world? Well, feast your eyes on our pawsitively purrfect...
Tens of thousands come out for OutFest
It was a beautiful day in the Gayborhood last weekend for the 19th annual OutFest. Rainbows abounded on clothes, pets and...
Mummers debut diversity division
The Miss Fancy Brigade, an LGBT group led by local drag performers, helped pave the way for a full diversity division in the 2016...
Candidates sound off on LGBT issues
With Election Day approaching Nov. 4, PGN reached out to candidates in a number of local contested races: the gubernatorial race and Congressional races...
Media Trail
Gay student sues over denied tag The Oklahoman reports a college student who wants “IM GAY” on his Oklahoma car tag is suing...
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