Joel Weiner, 59, former PGN ad director
Joel Weiner, former PGN advertising manager, died April 9. He was 59. Weiner, a native of Northeast Philadelphia, spent 12 years with...
Engagement: Corey Wallace and Derik Burns
For North Wales residents Corey Wallace and Derik Burns, New Hope Pride held many reasons to celebrate. Wallace, 25, and Burns,...
HIV criminalization to be explored at community panel
According to Trevor Hoppe, assistant professor of sociology at the University at Albany, SUNY, “criminalization is never the appropriate response to infectious disease.” ...
Trans march vows resilience while mourning victims
In the wake of the recent murder of Shantee Tucker, more than 200 participants took part in the Philly Trans March in honor of...
New archbishop offers hope for change
"The diversity of the church is its greatest strength," so says Nelson Perez.
Those words signal that Philadelphia Catholics are about to turn the page...
Obituary: David Adamany, former Temple president, 80
David W. Adamany, former president of Temple University, died Nov. 10 after a brief illness. He was 80 and lived in Center City. ...
Trial for alleged murderer of trans woman postponed until December
A jury trial for the alleged murderer of trans woman Diamond Williams has been postponed until December. Charles N. Sargent stands...
Rosalie Davies, 70, lesbian activist
Rosalie Davies, an attorney who spent decades fighting for the rights of lesbian mothers, died July 14 at Roxborough Memorial Hospital after suffering a...
Temple launches LGBT health elective
Students at Temple University School of Medicine will now have the opportunity to learn more about LGBT sexual-health issues and become better prepared to...
The top 4 things to know about HIV prevention
Action Wellness, along with community providers including COLOURS, Bebashi, Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia FIGHT, Health Center #1, Kensington Hospital and Ambulatory Health Services have been...
Pete Buttigieg makes waves in Iowa
To chants of "President Pete," Mayor Pete Buttigieg gave a rousing speech at midnight after the Iowa caucus was long-finished. When he spoke, no...
Lesbian widow awarded benefits
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Jennifer Tobits, a lesbian widow who had petitioned for the death benefits of her deceased wife,...
Shawn O’Shea, artistic director, 42
Shawn O’Shea, producing artistic director and founder of Writing Man Production, died May 9 after a long battle with HIV/AIDS. He...
Planned Parenthood expanding services for gay men and trans people
Planned Parenthood has long been known as a provider of reproductive healthcare and education for women. Recently, however, the organization has expanded its...
Hateful incidents mar Mummers Parade
Members of the Miss Fancy Brigade, an LGBT group of local drag performers, had finished marching at the head of the annual Mummers Parade...
Gay man reported missing in Rehoboth Beach
Police in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Tuesday issued a Gold Alert missing-persons report for Todd McKee. McKee was last seen around 10:15...
Philly Dyke March returns with new initiatives
Last month, police arrested a man in Brooklyn, N.Y., for allegedly knocking a lesbian woman unconscious in a subway. Officials said the suspect purposely...
Court hears arguments in ‘Denial of Care Rule’ lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California heard arguments Wednesday in a case, with plaintiffs that include two local LGBTQ organizations,...
Activists: Scouts should deposit rent into escrow during appeal
As the appeals process drags on in the city’s eviction case against the Boy Scouts, some activists want the Scouts to deposit a monthly...
Woodbury repeals anti-trans law
In a 7-0 vote this week, Woodbury, N.J., City Council repealed an obscure anti-cross-dressing law in the town. Although police don’t enforce the law,...
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