COLOURS denies rumors of shutdown
The executive director of the COLOURS Organization is refuting rumors that the nonprofit will close its doors after 27 years of service due to...
Inaugural LGBT State of the Union addresses funding, diversity questions
Diversity, inclusion and community involvement were the hot-button topics at Philadelphia’s first-ever LGBT State of the Union, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of LGBT...
Federal appeals court upholds trans rights at Boyertown High School
LGBT advocates are praising a recent order by a three-judge panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that allows trans students at Boyertown...
City Council postpones foster-care hearing
City Council hearings on alleged anti-LGBT bias within foster-care agencies that contract with the city won’t take place before fall, said a spokesperson for...
Hatboro passes equal-protection ordinance
The Hatboro Borough City Council passed a nondiscrimination ordinance May 21 that provides equal protections for its 7,400 residents. Hatboro, a borough of Montgomery...
Mark Segal donates LGBT archives to Smithsonian
PGN publisher Mark Segal has donated nearly 50 years of historical LGBT artifacts and memorabilia to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. ...
PA Supreme Court asked to consider what constitutes a parent
A lesbian who claims she’s being unfairly denied parental status is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rule that an individual can be a...
Subject of homophobic flier ponders legal action
The former husband of 181st District Democratic primary winner Malcolm Kenyatta is weighing legal action after a homophobic flier featuring the couple’s image was...
Drag king contest takes on what it means to be a...
The Philadelphia Drag King Contest will celebrate its 20th anniversary at this year’s competition, at William Way LGBT Community Center. Founded,...
LGBTQ State of the Union to unite local leaders for community...
When it was announced that Amber Hikes, a black queer woman, would take the reins of the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in December, 2017,...
Lawyer awarded for LGBT volunteer work
The Pennsylvania Bar Association awarded Philadelphia lawyer Lawrence L. Felzer with the David M. Rosenblum GLBT Public Policy Award in recognition of Felzer’s advocacy...
Out candidate in 5th District pushes for progress
An out lesbian running for Congress in the Fifth District was hoping a recent television ad showcasing her wife and children would help her...
As drag performer recovers, attorney says not hate crime
An attorney for the man accused of assaulting drag performer Aloe Vera last month said the two lived together and that the incident was...
Gay candidate in landslide primary victory
North Philadelphia native Malcolm Kenyatta is the first openly gay candidate of color for the state House seat in the 181st Legislative District despite...
Business leader shares how he brings people onboard with LGBT equality
Hundreds of LGBT business owners gathered along with local and community leaders at the Down Town Club May 8 for the Independence Business Alliance’s...
Mazzoni Center gala aims to break fundraising records
Mazzoni Center is aiming to raise $175,000 at its upcoming gala May 19 to provide additional funding for programs and services. ...
New Hope previews its upcoming Pride celebrations
New Hope Celebrates is opening Pride season early with a 15th annual week-long “United Colors of Love” Pride festival May 12-19. ...
Gender Justice Fund’s $10k grant attracts nonprofit hopefuls
The Bread & Roses Community Fund has opened applications for the one-time Gender Justice Fund, a $10,000 grant to be awarded to organizations working...
Tight races mean ‘a lot at stake’ in upcoming primaries
As the May 15 primaries approach, area activists are urging voters to get informed on candidates’ positions on LGBT issues and to use their...
Local activist demands answers in Morris case
Asa Khalif, a local activist with a reputation as a lightning rod who uses tactics of disruptive behavior and in-your-face confrontations, might just be...
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