ACLU celebrates LGBT legal victories
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania will honor exemplary libertarians and volunteers throughout the state, including a number of LGBT community members, at...
No blessings for same-sex marriages, says Vatican
The Vatican said on March 15 that priests could not bless same-sex unions, calling any such blessing “not licit.”
The ruling, supported by Pope Francis,...
40 Years Ago in PGN: March 4-10
Dyketactics protest stops movie showing Adapted from reporting by Denise Keiller, Mark Segal, Keith Clark and Bill Haught After a two-day...
‘Unique’ headliner to take the stage at The Attic gala
The Attic Youth Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gleeful guest. Alex Newell, 21, is best known for his...
Former LGBT liaison Gloria Casarez to be honored with a mural...
The City of Philadelphia and the Mural Arts Program will honor the former LGBT Affairs director Gloria Casarez with a mural later this year....
Mazzoni defends ‘legitimate’ firing amid accusations
Mazzoni Center officials blasted accusations of discrimination in the recent termination of its first director of diversity and inclusion and said they welcome an...
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Craigslist trial delayed A judge last week approved a continuance in the trial of a man accused of posing as a police officer...
Musician in Craigslist sting slated for release
Charles L. Cohen, a prominent Center City musician ensnared in a Craigslist sting, is scheduled to be released from a Montgomery County jail later...
Scouts to get a plaque at city-owned building
A plaque in honor of the Boy Scouts of America will be installed on or near the city-owned building one group occupied, according to...
CDC: Philly men unaware of HIV status
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control found that about one in five men who have sex with men (MSM) in large...
Gay philanthropist donates $16 million to LGBT fund
A gay real-estate investor last week donated $16 million to a local LGBT fund. Mel Heifetz announced on social media that...
Ursinus class project unveils rich history of GSA
Founded in 1991, the Ursinus College Gay and Lesbian Alliance experienced a tumultuous beginning at the hand of a few — but vocal —...
N.J. LGBT group hit by vandalism
Garden State Equality executive director Christian Fuscarino was working in the organization’s Asbury Park office last weekend when he heard a loud crash. ...
Ca. judge overturns Prop. 8
A federal judge in California ruled this week that the contentious 2008 voter referendum Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state, was...
Day in the Life Of: A media coordinator, Hillary Lassoff
Hillary Lassoff turned 24 on the day of PGN’s visit to her workplace. In just the two years since she graduated college, Lassoff has...
Pitt student wins scholarship to lead LGBT-competency training
Amy Kelley recently attended the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in Washington, D.C., where she was in the presence of leaders such as Hillary...
LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum pilot program begins in New Jersey schools
On Jan. 7, when students returned to class after the holiday break, Garden State Equality, a New Jersey LGBTQ advocacy group, launched its LGBTQ-inclusive...
Sister of Nizah Morris pleads for return of pet dog
Bradley Brown, a sister of Nizah Morris, is pleading for the return of her pet Shih Tzu, “Chyna.” On June 23,...
Trans woman murdered in Philly
Another transgender woman has been killed in Philadelphia. Kiesha Jenkins, 22, was shot and killed in Logan early Tuesday morning. Homicide Capt. James...
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