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About 50 people turned out Saturday afternoon, including Mayor Nutter, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 13th and Locust streets to kick off “There’s No...
MACT celebrates 30 years with exhibit
For three decades, the Philadelphia chapter of Men of All Colors Together has worked to not only eradicate homophobia, but also to shine a...
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Marines arrested in antigay assault According to Savannahnow. com, two Marines were arrested June 12 on misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly beating...
Government: Gender dysphoria has physical cause
The U.S. Department of Justice says gender dysphoria appears to have a physical cause, thus it’s not necessarily excluded as a protected disability by...
Gay-relationship debates hit a crucial turn
PROVIDENCE, R. I. — A flurry of activity in efforts to legally recognize gay relationships or ban same-sex marriage is reminding advocates that...
Youth flash mob hits the Gayborhood
Throngs of rampaging youth amassed in Center City Friday night, as the Gayborhood became the latest victim in the city’s plague of so-called “flash...
Freedom Band director looks to conduct growth
The city’s predominantly LGBT marching band recently came under the direction of a new conductor, who is looking to lead the group through its...
Out attorney ready for a third run for the bench
At the ripe age of 14, Leon A. King II knew he wanted to pursue a career in law. Now — 36...
Atheist poised to challenge Scouts deal
Margaret A. Downey never has been afraid to challenge authority, and now she’s setting her sights on the Scouts deal. “I’m...
PGN publisher given top journo honor
The founder and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News last weekend was given a national LGBT journalism group’s preeminent honor for his decades of work...
Mazzoni director named among top leaders
Philadelphia SmartCEO each year pays tribute to the best of the best local business execs whose contributions are helping to grow and develop their...
State: Dismiss two marriage cases
In the last week, the state has asked for dismissals of two of the pending challenges to Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage. ...
Del. Adopts trans protections
Just a month after Delaware approved marriage equality, the state has once again gained another victory for the LGBT community. On...
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LGBT grantmaking organization Sapphire Fund dispersed more than $20,000 in grants to several local organizations during a check presentation July 23 at the William...
House holds discrimination bill hearing
The measure to ban discrimination against LGBT Pennsylvanians at the statewide level came before a panel of state legislators this week. ...
Council hearing set for human-relations measure
A committee of Philadelphia City Council next week will hold a public hearing on the proposed measure to revamp the city’s nondiscrimination law. ...
Lesbian bride turned away from NJ bridal shop
A bridal shop in New Jersey has come under fire after refusing to sell a dress to a bride-to-be, reportedly because her spouse will...
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Openly gay mayor elected in Florida GayPolitics. com reports Broward County, Fla., became one of the largest jurisdictions in the United States...
Will DA produce its certified Morris records?
A judge last week upheld a state agency’s order that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office produce certified records relating to the Nizah Morris incident....
Center hosts first wellness festival
If you’re looking to make good on your New Year’s resolution for healthy life choices, look no further than the William Way LGBT Community...
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