Woman remains jailed after alleged murder of wife
The New Jersey woman accused of shooting her wife to death was ordered last week to be held in jail until her trial. ...
Trans woman critically wounded in Germantown
A transgender woman suffered severe injuries March 20 after being stripped of her clothing and repeatedly stabbed by an assailant in Germantown, police say....
Sex takes center stage at yearlong Penn forum
Desiree Akhavan, who played Chandra on season four of Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls,” will help to kick off the Penn Humanities Forum’s yearlong...
Attic Youth Center scores at sports bar
Boxers is helping Attic youth with much-needed winter-clothing accessories this month. The year-old sports bar has installed a collection box on the main floor...
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Holiday drive underway BEBASHI will collect holiday gifts for local families affected by HIV through Dec. 20. New, unwrapped...
Judge OKs extension for Scouts case
A federal judge has granted a two-month extension for both sides to gather evidence in a case that could determine whether the local Boy...
Mazzoni Center hires consulting firm to find permanent leadership
In an email sent to staff, the Mazzoni Center, an LGBTQ-centered health center, announced that its board has retained Cybeleum, an outside consulting firm,...
Meet DVLF’s new executive director
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund elected an executive director nearly seven months after the resignation of his predecessor. Social-justice professional Juan...
Philly AIDS Thrift expands just in time for Pride Month
While many businesses may have had to downsize due to the financial setbacks posed by the pandemic shutdown, local secondhand emporium Philly AIDS Thrift...
PAC to view Morris records
The city’s Police Advisory Commission this week agreed to view records related to the Nizah Morris homicide at the District Attorney’s office, but it...
Seeking a more perfect union for personal-care workers
Personal-care attendant Daniel L. Curcio doesn’t just care for his client, Yeremiah Hardt — he cares about him. Curcio met Hardt...
Widow continues struggle for deceased wife’s death benefits
Despite last week’s gains for same-sex marriage, Jennifer Tobits’ quest to receive the death benefits of her deceased wife continues with no end in...
AIDS Fund to honor leaders at black-tie event
AIDS Fund is ready to glam up the city for its 14th annual Black-Tie GayBINGO. The black-tie affair will start at 6:30...
State police remove criticized hate-crimes language
The Pennsylvania State Police last month ended its practice of reporting anti-transgender hate crimes by using “female-portrayal” or “male-portrayal” descriptors. In...
News Briefing
IRS lien placed on BEBASHI The IRS has placed a $52,531. 20 lien on BEBASHI Transition to Hope, a local AIDS agency....
New Hope looks to past, future
This year’s Pride festivities in New Hope will include a unique opportunity to explore the town’s LGBT history while celebrating its future. ...
Voter ID bill may impact trans community
A bill is wending its way through the Pennsylvania legislature that would require voters to produce a government-issued photo each time they hit the...
Out performer gets honor at Geno’s
A local performer and LGBT advocate has joined the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears and former president Bill Clinton — on the “Wall...
New Philly police get LGBT training
A group of about 40 new Philadelphia police officers attended a training session at the Police Academy last week to learn the ins and...
New Board leadership for DVLF
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund elected its new slate of board leaders Dec. 11, bringing about a change at the helm of the...
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