Dance show back on stage with new moves
Last year, the Pennsylvania Ballet’s annual “Shut Up & Dance,” a benefit for the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, celebrated its 20th anniversary, and...
Government leader talks LGBT refugee issues in Philly
A leader of the federal agency that oversees resettlement of refugees in the United States was in Philadelphia last week for a trip that...
N.J. judge tosses challenge to conversion-therapy ban
A federal judge in New Jersey last week upheld the state’s new ban on therapy that seeks to change a minor’s sexual orientation. ...
A sneak peek at the senior center
PGN got an exclusive hard-hat tour this week of the LGBT-friendly senior residences, expected to open early next year. The steel...
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LA LGBT center joins Arizona boycott Advocate. com reports the country’s largest gay and lesbian center has officially cut ties with Arizona...
Settlement possible in Scouts case
The city Law Department has reached a tentative settlement with a local Boy Scouts of America council that would allow the council to purchase...
A first: Mummers invite LGBT drag group to march
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade is a century-plus New Year’s Day tradition, and this year organizers plan to drag things a little further with new...
LGBT older-adult study launches
LGBT older adults and service providers that work with this community are invited to an open house this weekend to learn more about a...
Gay Eagle Scout spearheads petition drive
Pascal D. Tessier, an openly gay Eagle Scout, is looking forward to his 18th birthday on Aug. 5. He’s planning for...
Judge reactivates lesbian benefits case
U. S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones 2d has reactivated the case of a lesbian widow who’s seeking the death benefits of her...
Elder group offers free legal clinic for seniors
The LGBT Elder Initiative will stage a legal clinic to teach local seniors the importance of preparing end-of-life documents — and guests can have...
Corbett apologizes for same-sex marriage comments
After raising controversy Friday comparing same-sex marriage to marriage between a brother and sister, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett later that day issued...
More than marriage equality in PA
Last month, Pennsylvania legalized marriage equality. While LGBTs and allies have been rejoicing, many advocates are cautioning the community not to put...
Election: State Senate and House
STATE SENATE FOURTH DISTRICT Leanna Washington Nondiscrimination: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination bill Relation-ship recognition: Co-sponsored a marriage-equality bill Hate crimes: Co-sponsored LGBT-inclusive...
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Gay student sues over denied tag The Oklahoman reports a college student who wants “IM GAY” on his Oklahoma car tag is suing...
Progress in Pennsylvania
While 2013 will go down in LGBT history as the year the federal Defense of Marriage Act largely met its downfall, marriage-equality history was...
IBA, GPPN , merge for new networking event
LGBT chamber of commerce Independence Business Alliance announced recently it would take over networking events formerly produced by the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network. ...
PA school at center of antigay controversy
A Lycoming County school is under fire after canceling a musical that has gay content. South Williamsport Junior Senior High School...
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