ACCT Philly opens new adoption center
Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) and PetSmart Charities recently opened its new PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center in Plymouth Meeting,...
Trans Equity Project to host activities for Transgender Awareness Week
A local program for trans and gender-variant individuals will host a week of activities in honor of Transgender Awareness Week. The...
Two arrested in murder of gay man
Two acquaintances of a gay Philadelphia man were arrested this week for his murder, which investigators are calling a drug-related robbery gone bad. ...
Judge blocks Tennessee restroom-sign law
On July 9, a federal judge blocked a Tennessee law that would require businesses and other public venues to post a warning sign if...
Philly Youth Pride to provide resources, safe party for LGBT youth
Sovandarid Prom said he took on his co-student advisor position within his high school’s Queer Student Alliance because he wanted to make the “QSA...
Man alleges rape as Penn student
Reginald Stewart alleges he was raped by a classmate while he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania and he’s seeking justice for...
Obituary: Mary Louise Cervone, CFO and Dignity leader, 54
Former Philadelphia FIGHT chief financial officer and longtime Dignity Philadelphia member Mary Louise Cervone died Feb. 5 of cancer. She was 54....
FIGHT debuts dental services
Philadelphia FIGHT, an AIDS-service organization that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has another reason for excitement: A dental-services program launched this month. ...
LGBT youth program to open in Lehigh Valley
The ribbon will be cut next week on a pioneering new LGBT youth center in Pennsylvania. Project SILK Lehigh Valley is...
Drexel shows its LGBT pride
Three rainbow flags soared into the air last week as Drexel University gave a very visible nod to the university’s LGBT Pride celebration. ...
LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses trans candidate for Del. senate
The LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to electing out leaders to public office, endorsed trans woman Sarah McBride on Wednesday in her...
Cop removed from patrol after anti-LGBT slurs
Philadelphia Police Officer Matthew Zagursky was removed from street patrol last week, after he was caught on video uttering anti-LGBT slurs and coercing a...
Philly Black Pride welcomes its 19th year
The 19th annual Philly Black Pride Celebration takes place April 25-29, kicking off with a march and rally from the Aloft Hotel and ending...
Trans woman pleads guilty in firefighter incident
Kate Lynn Blatt, a Pottsville trans woman, last week pleaded guilty to assaulting two firefighters during a dispute on her property last year. ...
Stars come out for equality at HRC Philly Gala
Katherine Moennig, who rose to fame on “The L Word,” listed all the reasons she was proud to return home to Philadelphia Feb. 27...
PA court issues precedent-setting civil-union ruling
Two Pennsylvania women long locked in a civil union will finally be able to dissolve their legal relationship after a precedent-setting court finding last...
Wedding: Kim Kepple and Holly Zipperer
“Wherever is your heart, I call home.” Kim Kepple, 39, and Holly Zipperer, 47, found that “home” with each other initially...
Obituary: Ron Presby, Penn Museum director of service, 62
Ron Presby died Dec 12 after a battle with ALS. He was 62. Presby’s husband, Bob Shuman, was inspired by some...
Community HealthChoices: a major change on the horizon
Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s new mandatory managed care program for individuals age 21 and over with Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The program includes...
Lesbian runs for New Hope mayor
New Hope is already known for its LGBT-friendly environment, and soon could have another LGBT feather in its cap: the first openly gay mayor...
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