Man killed in S. Philly
A man was shot and killed in his home earlier this month, and his alleged killer was a male teenage acquaintance with whom he...
Newly Republican, defense lawyer makes bid to be Philly mayor
Billy Ciancaglini had been a South Philadelphia Democrat for all his voting years. Then, he moved to the right. Just how far to the...
Mazzoni Center mourns sudden loss of legal director
Mazzoni Center's legal director died suddenly this week of a heart attack. David Rosenblum died May 2, after suffering a heart...
Oral arguments slated in settlement dispute
Oral arguments are scheduled this month in the case of Thomas Vandergrift, a South Philadelphia gay man who disputes that he settled his civil-rights...
After losses, community members host pet fundraiser
Local community members will channel their grief from their pets’ recent deaths into a fundraiser for a veterinary clinic and two pet rescues. ...
Arrest made in robberies of trans women
An arrest was made this week in connection with robberies of transgender women and the murder of a man last week. On...
FBI might count Pulse massacre as one hate crime
If authorities decide that Omar Mateen acted with anti-LGBT animus when he opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the FBI will count his...
Rutgers death draws attention to gay suicide
Vigils were held throughout the region in the past week following the suicide of an 18-year-old gay Rutgers University student and several other teens...
Venture Inn to close next week
The curtain will officially close on Venture Inn Jan. 17. The longtime Gayborhood watering hole and restaurant is shuttering after more...
GALAEI welcomes new executive director, mission, and program updates
Philly’s QTBIPOC radical social justice organization GALAEI has undergone some personnel, program and mission changes. The organization recently welcomed Ashley L. Coleman as permanent...
LGBT advocates speak out against Trump’s new federal office
Community members joined local organizations at a rally Thursday to protest the Trump administration’s announcement of a Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the...
Three LGBT candidates get Dem backing
Three out candidates running in next month’s primary election were recommended for endorsement by local Democratic leaders last weekend. At the...
Allentown to consider conversion-therapy bill
Legislation was introduced this week that could make Allentown the next municipality to ban conversion therapy for minors. Out Allentown City...
Andrew Christian celebrates sex, power and freedom in Philadelphia
Los Angeles-based fashion designer Andrew Christian had one goal in mind when he came up with the idea for his coffee table book, “SEX...
Philly-born database enhanced for LGBT asylum-seekers
An online resource catalogue for LGBT asylum-seekers last month launched an update, with improvements for users in the Philadelphia and Seattle areas. ...
Equality Pennsylvania hosts tele-town hall with Sen. Bob Casey
An LGBT-equality organization hosted a tele-town hall with a Pennsylvania senator Monday to discuss issues facing the LGBT community. U.S. Sen....
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Whippings held in Nigeria Four young men were convicted of gay sex and whipped publicly as punishment March 6 in an Islamic court...
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Extra security noticeable at Pride
Philadelphia Pride went off without any major hitches, said Philly Pride Presents executive director Franny Price. Held just hours after the...
Biden picks Harris for historic VP spot
After months of secrecy and strategic leaks from his campaign, former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden revealed his running mate August...
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