Senate to consider ban on ‘ex-gay’ therapy
The Pennsylvania Senate will get the chance to weigh in on the growing movement to ban “ex-gay” therapy for minors. State...
Former Conshy resident leaves legacy for AIDS groups
Thomas Dross, an out Pennsylvania native, died suddenly earlier this year — but made sure that his generosity did not pass with him. ...
Nutter, LGBT reps discuss Scouts
Mayor Nutter and other city officials sat down with LGBT leaders this week to discuss his administration’s plan to sell publicly owned land to...
First state sees first civil-union bill
Lawmakers in Delaware this week introduced a measure seeking to grant same-sex couples the rights afforded by marriage, but without the title. ...
COLOURS moves to new space, expands youth focus
A local organization for LGBT people of color moved into a new, temporary location late last month. The COLOURS Organization, Inc.,...
Immigration and same-sex marriage FAQ
Thanks to the Supreme Court decision in U. S. v. Windsor, which ended Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, gay...
Man accused of murdering Kim Jones heads to trial
The defendant accused of murdering Kim Jones, a North Philadelphia lesbian who was shot in the head while waiting for a bus to work,...
Lesbian fights wife’s parents for death benefits
A case is currently pending in a Philadelphia court that pits a lesbian spouse against her deceased wife’s parents. Chicago resident...
Reform Rabbis name first out leader in Philly
Leaders of the Jewish Reform movement this week installed their first openly LGBT national president, a move made during a conference in Philadelphia. ...
HIV numbers reveal impact on MSM community
At this week’s National STD Prevention Conference in Atlanta, researchers presented data that shed light on the stark disparities in the rates of HIV...
Activists: High court ruling fortifies eviction case against Scouts
Buoyed by this week’s Supreme Court decision affirming the right of a California university to deny funding to a student group that discriminates against...
National plan to fight HIV announced
The Obama administration this week unveiled its domestic HIV/AIDS plan, a $30-million initiative that focuses significantly on prevention efforts among men who have sex...
PGN at the DNC
Follow all of our coverage from the Democratic National Convention here! From interviews with top Democrats to the sights and sounds of LGBT Philly...
News Briefing
Appeal filed in Schaefer case An appeal has been filed pertaining to last month’s reinstatement of the Rev. Frank Schaefer....
ASIAC interim director named to top spot
HIV/AIDS organization ASIAC this month announced that its interim executive director is stepping into the post permanently. After a national search,...
IBA, PNC call for business award applicants
The Independent Business Alliance and PNC Bank are gearing up to help move forward another local LGBT-owned business. The PNC LGBT...
Police committee sees need for Gayborhood surveillance
Members of the Police Liaison Committee met with representatives of the Sixth Police District this week to address ongoing issues like prostitution and drug...
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HIV vaccine events The HIV Vaccine Trial Unit at the University of Pennsylvania has teamed up with entertainment producer Simply Christopher for a...
Lib City endorses Casey, others
With less than a month to go until Election Day, Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club last week endorsed a handful of candidates, including U....
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