Homelessness, unemployment remain issues for trans community members
Both homelessness and unemployment were cited as two persistent problems for many Philadelphia trans people, according to panelists at a Nov. 10 forum called...
Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association fights on
The import and impact of lawyers — like those working under the rubric of the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association — is integral in the...
Local initiative pairs queer artists with Black and Brown owned businesses
In order to support Black- and Brown-owned businesses that were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Visit Philadelphia has launched the Love + Grit...
Shapiro pledges to pass nondiscrimination as governor
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced his candidacy for governor last month, hoping to fill the seat in Harrisburg occupied by Governor Tom Wolf since...
Philly communities unite to mark Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans community members and allies will come together later this month to mourn trans lives that have been lost to violence and hatred. On...
Over 1,000 LGBTQ people to serve in public office in 2022
When those who won their races in the November election are sworn into office, the U.S. will have hit an historic milestone: There will...
Wins and losses in the 2021 election
Incumbent New Jersey governor Phil Murphy's bid for re-election was supposed to be a walk in the reliably blue state — but the Democrat...
Regional diverse chambers of commerce formalize coalition to grow minority businesses
In efforts to strengthen and advocate for minority-owned businesses in the Philadelphia region, the Diverse Chambers Coalition of Philadelphia (DCCPHL) have announced an official...
New Pride collective enters partnership with GALAEI; former Pride director honored...
PHL Pride Collective partners with GALAEI
The PHL Pride Collective, which formed in June 2021 in the aftermath of the disbandment of Philly Pride Presents,...
Breast cancer awareness for LBTQ people
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Yet despite annual awareness campaigns with pink lights and pink ribbons everywhere throughout the month, breast cancer remains...
Pennsylvania’s Off-Year Election Is Crucial to 2024
The statistics are bold and undeniable: In one term, Donald Trump secured 33 percent of the U.S. Supreme Court justices and 30 percent of...
Federal inmate seeks gender-affirmation surgery
A federal inmate in Texas is in the midst of contentious litigation, seeking gender-affirmation surgery and other services to treat her gender dysphoria. No...
Philadelphia FIGHT and Jane Shull honored for work in HIV research...
In recognition of deep-rooted contributions to HIV research, education and care, The Wistar Institute will present its Legacy Awards to Philadelphia FIGHT; Jane Shull,...
Gay man sues Devereaux for wrongful termination
George Gorham, a former employee of Devereux Foundation, has filed suit against the behavioral-health agency for alleged wrongful termination due to his sexual orientation.
Devereux...
Photographers push for equality in the wedding industry
When Amanda Swiger got married back in April 2014, she and her fiance Jasmine faced struggles some other couples wouldn’t.
With their marriage not yet...
Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as four-star admiral in U.S. Public...
Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health and Human Services and the highest ranking trans official in the Biden Administration, was sworn in October...
National Association of Women Judges will no longer hold conferences in...
In a move that was not without controversy, the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) passed a resolution barring future NAWJ conferences from being...
Combating and destigmatizing domestic violence
The murder of 22-year-old YouTube influencer Gabby Petito should have been a headline for this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but it isn’t. Although mainstream...
PGN celebrates 45 years of activism with historical marker unveiling
A state historical marker recognizing Philadelphia Gay News was unveiled October 13 at the site of PGN’s first office, 233 S. 13th Street. Before...
Philly’s trans community and allies come together for annual Trans March
In the continued fight for transgender rights, roughly 200 people showed up to the annual Philly Trans March (PTM), the peaceful rally demanding justice,...
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