PGN files court appeal for Morris 911 recordings
PGN last week filed an appeal in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, continuing its quest for 911 recordings pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident believed...
Obituary: Bobbie Burnett, former Free Library worker, 61
Bobbie E. Burnett, a trans woman who filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the city in 2009, died Feb. 3 due to complications from a...
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Independence Mall played host to about 150 LGBTs and allies Wednesday night who turned out to rally for marriage equality after the historic U....
Philly, nation await Supreme Court hearings
While the U. S. Supreme Court gears up to hear arguments in the challenges to Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act...
Civil suit against gay bashers settled
The victims of a high-profile 2014 gay-bashing incident this week settled their civil suit against the three defendants. Zachary Hesse and...
Eddie Long, technician and leather pioneer, 44
Eddie Long, one of the founders of Keystone Boys of Leather, died Nov. 14. He was 44. As of presstime, the Philadelphia...
Mayor signs bill combatting racism, discrimination
Mayor Jim Kenney performed a ceremonial signing for a bill Thursday that will strengthen penalties for local businesses that discriminate. This bill amends the Fair...
Philly Pride parade televised for first time ever
For the first time in its 31-year history, the Philly Pride parade will be aired on TV. Local network 6abc will film the June...
Dyke March makes $1K at first fundraiser of the year
The Philadelphia Dyke March raised nearly $1,000 at a karaoke happy hour at Tavern on Camac Thursday night when it kicked off fundraising for...
No appeal in Chesco fence case
Neighbors opposed to a security fence erected by a gay couple in Chester County won’t appeal a court ruling that allows the fence to...
CDC says vaccinated should wear masks indoors in areas with high...
Federal health officials urged Americans in areas of the country with the highest surges in COVID-19 infections to once again wear masks when they...
BEST IN BUSINESS
Philadelphia Business Journal unveiled its 2013 Top LGBT-Owned Company Awards Dec. 2 at Cuba Libre. The publication, in partnership with PGN, honored...
Out director hits a high note at the Philadelphia Boys Choir...
Stephan Stoeckl has served as the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale’s marketing director since 2009, but he knew his duties would expand with his...
Rapist of lesbian files rebuttal brief
Jeffrey J. Marsalis filed a rebuttal brief last month, hoping to persuade a three-judge panel to grant him a new trial for sex crimes...
Wolf urges LGBT protections in budget address
On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf gave a much-anticipated budget address aimed at eliminating the state’s $2.3-billion deficit. Notable in his first formal speech on...
Endorsements
Mayor Democrat Michael Nutter Republican John Featherman City Council at-Large (vote for five) Democrat Sherrie Cohen (#180) Bill Green (#184) William K. ...
Editors shaped PGN’s 40-year legacy
Al Patrick considered himself a news hound more than a gay activist. After graduating from Temple University with a journalism degree, he started working...
Cross-country trip collects LGBT stories
Nathan Manske and Marquise Lee will be packing their suitcases soon for a four-month road trip to all 50 states. The pair...
Panel discussion celebrates Philly Black Trans History
In honor of Black History Month, members of the city’s black trans community gathered to host a panel discussion on their struggles and triumphs....
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