Eagles player drops antigay slur
A member of the Philadelphia Eagles who once made headlines for reaching out to a local bullying victim was recently back in the news...
‘Shut Up & Dance’ turns 25
After taking the reins as producing director of “Shut Up & Dance” in 2011, Ian Hussey said he always planned to be a part...
Pride is not canceled in the Lehigh Valley
Founder and Executive Director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Adrian Shanker, wants everyone to know that Allentown’s “Pride is not canceled; Pride is...
PA appeals court asked to rule on civil-union case
A Philadelphia woman is asking an appeals court to allow the dissolution of her civil union to proceed — more than a decade after...
Community calls on leaders to support HB 300
A committee of the Pennsylvania House approved a bill last month that would ban discrimination against LGBT people in the state, and the legislation’s...
Out leaders recognized in Del.
Widener University School of Law this week gave its annual Martin Luther King Service Award to two advocates who have helped spearhead the LGBT-rights...
International News
Arrest made in British consul death A 23-year-old Jamaican man has been arrested over the death of a British honorary consul. ...
Quince to revive fundraising show
A local LGBT-focused theater group is this month bringing back a popular collection of marriage-equality themed plays, to again raise funds for local LGBT...
Philly says goodbye to beloved Les Harrison
Les Harrison, Philly’s longest-performing drag queen of color, passed away on August 14, 2020. He would have been 78 this year. He left behind...
HIV travel ban to be lifted, Ryan White CARE Act reauthorized
Beginning in the new year, travelers who have HIV/AIDS will no longer be prevented from entering the United States. The Obama...
Johns Committee: A 1950s ‘witch hunt’ for LGBTs
For many people, their memories of their college years are filled with football games, parties and cramming for exams. For others, it’s horrific flashbacks...
Plea deal for Craigslist killing
A man who killed another man he met through a Craigslist sex ad was sentenced this week. Chad Marshal Wilcox was...
Alain Locke, father of the Harlem Renaissance
Alain Leroy Locke, philosopher, educator, editor, author and Black gay man was born in Philadelphia in 1885. He died in New York City in...
News Briefing
LGBT social moves Montgomery County LGBT social Friendly Friday will be held at 8 p. m. June 4 at its new location,...
‘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...
No progress in S. Philly murder
After six months, investigators still have no leads in the murder of a South Philadelphia gay man. Michael J. Fox, 30, was...
Methodist minister defrocked after LGBT dispute
The Rev. Frank Schaefer has formally been defrocked following his refusal to pledge to never perform another same-sex marriage. The Board...
Pride shadowed by Orlando massacre
The nation's deadliest mass shooting was on the minds of many at Sunday's Philadelphia Pride celebration. Just hours after at least...
Out health commissioner steps down
After more than six years at the helm of the city’s health department, openly gay health commissioner Donald Schwarz is stepping down. ...
New format introduced for Mazzoni Center’s HIV/AIDS support group
The New Year will bring a new format to Mazzoni Center’s long-running support group for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Starting Jan. 3, Positive Living...
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