Priest, teacher convicted in abuse case
A jury this week delivered guilty verdicts in the sex-abuse cases against an Archdiocesan priest and a former teacher. After four...
ACT UP protest ends in police violence
As members of ACT UP Philadelphia were about to hold their regular housing protest on July 27 outside of Mayor Kenney’s Old City home,...
Despite advances, we have much to learn
Before I started writing for PGN in 2019, I knew little about the diverse LGBTQ+ communities that live in and around Philadelphia. I am...
Sheriff’s directive aims to advance trans safety
A new directive from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department strives to ensure the safety of transgender individuals. Sheriff Jewell Williams signed “Interaction with Transgender Individuals” during...
Philly comes together for Orlando
It was a heart-wrenching scene Monday night at Philadelphia City Hall, as local LGBT choruses led more than 2,000 in “True Colors,” “We Shall...
City officials, LGBTQ community attend fifth-annual trans flag raising at City...
Before Aidan DeStefano came out as trans, he felt “trapped.” As a child, he kept his hair short and wore boys’ clothes. “How could...
LGBT history exhibit opening this summer
At a press conference Tuesday, William Way LGBT Community Center executive director Chris Bartlett, joined by Mayor Michael Nutter and other prominent members of...
Woody’s co-owner testifies in Seth Williams trial
Michael Weiss, a local LGBT business owner who lavished gifts on Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams, testified this week during Williams’ ongoing corruption...
The Notorious RBG: Feminist Icon and LGBT Ally
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, died September 18 after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. She...
BOOKSTORE BARGAINS
Passersby on Spruce Street checked out the offerings at Giovanni’s Room’s Summer Sidewalk Sale Aug. 17. Tables stretching in front of the...
Antigay harassment alleged at Wal-Mart
A local gay man has settled a private criminal complaint against an employee of an area Wal-Mart whom he said engaged in pervasive antigay...
Suspects arrested in Gayborhood attack
Two men were arrested over the weekend in connection with the brutal attack of a gay man last month. Matthew Morris,...
Endorsements
District Attorney: Seth Williams (#55) Controller: Alan Butkovitz (#58) Supreme Court: Jack Panella (#1) Superior Court: Anne...
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX
Spectators at the new SEXO exhibit perused the interactive offerings at the opening reception April 12 at the William Way LGBT Community Center. ...
Barbara Hammer, legendary lesbian filmmaker, dies
Some people are so huge in life they deserve all the adjectives in death. Legendary lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer was one of those people....
Killer seeks new trial in porn case
A man accused of murdering a rival gay-porn producer is seeking a new trial. An attorney for Harlow Cuadra argued Jan....
Sex education and social justice through fashion
Many sex education and social justice organizations exist in Philadelphia, but Prevention Meets Fashion (PMF) seems to be the only one that offers educational...
THE NEWS IS THE NEWS
The Philadelphia chapter of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association hosted a reception of LGBT media members from around the country at the...
Out candidates run for Common Pleas Court
Three openly LGBT candidates have announced runs for 10-year judgeships on the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, which rules on civil, criminal and family matters....
Bi Visibility Day returns for second year
The Philly Bi Visibility Day Rally and Health Fair will take place Sept. 23 at the Board Game Art Park at 15th Street and...
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