Hearing scheduled in New Jersey antibias case
Thomas Vandergrift, a gay man wrongfully suspected as a child molester, is fighting to clear his name. This week, a judge will consider whether...
Wash West launches anti-crime initiative
A new town-watch program is getting off the ground to help curb crime in the Sixth District, which encompasses the Gayborhood. The...
‘Priscilla’ stars meet with youth from The Attic
The Attic Youth Center had a day out at the theater last week, and was given a behind-the-scenes chance to interact with the stars...
Marriage-equality suit renewed in N.J.
A week after the landmark U. S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a key section of the federal ban on same-sex marriage, attorneys...
Night court coming to ’hood
People accused of committing minor crimes in the Gayborhood may soon be required to pay restitution not in monetary fines, but rather through community-service...
Bingo opens anniversary year with Gaga
As Gay BINGO! launches its 15th season next month, get read to go Gaga. The first game of the season,...
Film festival heats up screens
About 24,000 people are expected to flood local theaters next week for the 19th annual QFest. The LGBT film festival runs...
Veto saves partner-benefits proposal
Lehigh County is on the cusp of joining the handful of Pennsylvania municipalities that offer same-sex spouses of government employees benefits equal to those...
Victory for Wolf
The Pennsylvania governor's race has been called in favor of Democrat Tom Wolf. CNN called the race for Wolf, a proponent...
Prop. 8 fight delayed
The California Supreme Court last week announced it would weigh in on a key component of the state’s debate on same-sex marriage, delaying the...
Former police LGBT liaison recognized for service
The former Philadelphia Police liaison to the LGBT community has been nominated for the Edward J. McLaughlin Award for Distinguished Service to...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between May 17-23. ...
Media Trail
Hundreds rally after gay-bar raid The Southern Voice reports hundreds gathered Sept. 13 outside the Atlanta Eagle to protest a Sept....
HIV travel ban officially lifted
The ban that prevented HIV-positive travelers from entering the United States for more than two decades came to an end this week. ...
Softball season underway this weekend
Forecasters are calling for temps in the mid-70s and sun on Sunday, perfect weather for the opening-day festivities for the City of Brotherly Love...
DVLF to honor community members
Seven years ago, the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund decided to recognize and honor hard-working individuals and organizations that bring recognition and pride to the...
NJ town presses state on marriage
A New Jersey town this week sent a strong message to lawmakers that the Garden State is ready for marriage equality. The...
Philly companies receive perfect score from HRC
This week, Human Rights Campaign released its 12th annual Corporate Equality Index — highlighting the top companies in the country for LGBT workplace equality...
California Assembly votes to modify law seeking to ‘cure’ gays
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A vote in the California Assembly on Monday to modify a 60-year-old law that classified gays as sexual deviants...

















