Lehigh County mulls same-sex bens
Lehigh County could become the seventh jurisdiction in the state to offer health benefits to same-sex partners of county employees. County...
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Students protest gay prom date 365gay. com reports that some students at a Georgia high school organized a protest on March 25...
City sees firsts for Trans Day of Remembrance
With the Philadelphia community shaken by recent incidents of violence against transgender individuals, this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance has taken on even more...
Report: HIV not under control in 75 percent of cases
According to a new report out this week, the great majority of HIV-positive Americans do not have the disease under control. ...
Gay chorus launches new fundraiser
The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will host its first-ever masquerade ball next week. PGMC’s Fall Ball will be held from 8-11...
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Cleveland approves trans protections Advocate. com reports the Cleveland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Nov. 30 adding protections for transgender...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between Oct. 25-31....
In memoriam
Rita Urwitz, 69 retired social worker and union leader Jan. 6 Raymond Hill, 27 Penn research coordinator Jan. 9 ...
GOP gains LGBT support
According to exit polling done after last week’s midterm election, support for Republican candidates among LGB voters rose considerably in the past two years....
New display showcases queer youth art
The voices of local queer Latino youth will be amplified this month through a new art exhibit. “Queer and Latinidad:...
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Mich. candidate seeks fewer transgender rights 365gay.com reports a Michigan secretary-of-state candidate has included rolling back transgender rights on his agenda....
More than half-mil for new HB 300 campaign
The effort to pass an LGBT nondiscrimination law in Pennsylvania recently received new financial support. The State Equality Fund, of which the...
FROM CUPCAKES TO COATS
Mazzoni Center staged its third annual Beer & Cupcakes event Dec. 7 at The Bike Stop. Mazzoni staff Heather Doughty (from left),...
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Another stabbing in ’Hood Three people were stabbed earlier this week in the Gayborhood. Police say three men inside the...
Transwoman shot in NoLibs
A transgender woman remains in critical condition this week after a shooting that claimed her mother’s life. The incident took place...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between Oct. ...
Judge mulls officer’s reimbursement request
A Philadelphia judge said last week she’ll review hundreds of court documents before deciding whether the city should reimburse a police officer for his...
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Wash. tax initiative to include gay couples The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports supporters of an initiative campaign to tax the earnings...
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Plan for Dyke March Philadelphia Dyke March, now entering its 12th year of providing an alternative to traditional Pride events, is seeking volunteers...
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