Mazzoni Center recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility with week of events
Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31 — but the Mazzoni Center has far more than a day’s worth of activities planned. Hosted by...
Salus University now offers transgender support meetings
A Pennsylvania university is offering a monthly support group for transgender individuals. Salus University in Elkins Park recently created “Raise Your Voice,” a...
Trial postponed for murder suspect in trans case
A jury trial for Matthew J. White, charged with murdering the boyfriend of a West Philadelphia trans woman, has been postponed until July. White...
Levine becomes PA’s first trans cabinet member
The Pennsylvania Senate this week confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine, along with three other women, to cabinet-level positions, making Levine the commonwealth’s first-ever transgender individual...
City Council to investigate two faith-based foster agencies
City Council to investigate two faith-based foster agencies The City Council unanimously approved a resolution introduced by Council member Cindy Bass...
Lutheran seminary president ousted due to anti-LGBT past
The Rev. Theresa F. Latini was dismissed this week as president of United Lutheran Seminary amid protests regarding her past association with an anti-LGBT...
Rapist of lesbian applies for parole
Jeffrey J. Marsalis, who sexually assaulted three women in the region before traveling to Idaho and raping a lesbian in that state, recently asked...
William Way LGBT Community Center receives $5K donation
A local community center received a financial donation from AARP Pennsylvania to benefit its senior programs. AARP provided the William Way...
Trial date set in trans-abuse case
A jury trial is scheduled to begin next month in the case of Shakeem M. Holmes, a trans man seeking damages after Jersey City...
Two-part series to focus on preserving lesbian history
The Free Library of Philadelphia will hold a special two-part series on the history and legacy of queer women in “Lesbian Herstory Archives: Preserving...
Trans woman granted name change
After a lengthy effort, a Philadelphia trans woman was granted a name change last month. The woman, identified in court papers as “A.S.D.,” previously...
Philly AIDS Thrift donates $180K to local organizations
Philly AIDS Thrift recently announced its donation of $180,000 in grant funding to 20 local organizations for the 2017-18 grant cycle. ...
AIDS Fund announces Black-Tie GayBINGO honorees
A local community-affairs reporter and an HIV/AIDS grant-program committee will be honored at the AIDS Fund’s 19th-annual Black-Tie GayBINGO. KYW Newsradio...
Mummers drag performers speak on history, impact
Gay, bisexual and trans men over the age of 50 received a history lesson on drag performances in the annual Mummers Parade and how...
Protests continue to surround FIGHT
Representatives from Philadelphia FIGHT, an HIV/AIDS-services nonprofit, last week met with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. Members of the nonprofit’s board and staff...
Cosby to be retried next month
Comedian and actor Bill Cosby, who was back in court this week, is expected to return April 2 for the retrial of his sexual-assault...
IBA announces LGBT scholarship changes
The Independence Business Alliance and DVLF recently announced changes to their LGBT Business Scholarship program, including a substantial increase in funding. ...
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....
Spring Wedding Issue 2018
Same-sex marriages may occur every day now with marriage equality being the law of the land, but hearing romantic love stories will always make...
LGBT social group to present the stories in our closets
Qunify is a relatively new LGBT social group, formed less than a year ago. According to group spokesperson Dredeir Roberts, the group’s purpose is...
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