Gay man convicted of murder appeals in federal court
William F. Smithson, a gay man convicted of the 2006 strangulation death of coworker Jason Shephard, has filed an appeal in federal court, seeking...
New director FIGHTs for youth
The Youth Health Empower Project, a program of HIV/AIDS service organization Philadelphia FIGHT, recently welcomed a new director, who, despite her young age, has...
PGN’s People of the year
Every year, PGN selects a group of people to be honored as our "People of the Year." This year held no shortage of folks...
Philadelphia FIGHT target of protest
Former employees of Philadelphia FIGHT, an AIDS service organization, delivered a letter May 18 to the executive director demanding equal compensation for black and...
State Rep. Sims holds town hall
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims held a town hall meeting on Sept. 24 at the Palumbo Recreation Center in Queen Village. In front of a...
Boxers accepts $47,500 to settle federal case against city
Boxers PHL, a Gayborhood sports bar that claimed anti-LGBT bias motivated city officials to order the removal of its roof deck, recently agreed on a...
U.S. Mr. Gay crowned in Philly
A Lexington, S. C., native took the 2011 U.S. Mr. Gay title last weekend in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection...
Ways to lend a holiday helping hand
Put the "fun" in fundraising this holiday season with this round-up of local events! Ryan Strong Presents: Santa’s Soldiers 5-7 p.m. Dec....
Activists focus on second city facility occupied by Scouts
Buoyed by the impending departure of a local Boy Scouts of America council from a city-owned facility, LGBT advocates are setting their sights on...
Philly PFLAG looks to expand support, membership
With the new year now in full swing and a new president at the helm, the Philadelphia chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of...
Gay-owned hotel offers rooms for $1
A buck will barely get you a pack of gum in today’s economy, but that’s all you need for a night in a local...
In Memoriam, PGN staff
Throughout PGN’s 40 years, our pages have carried countless obituaries on members of our community. As a community newspaper, we have remained committed to...
DVLF celebrates 25 years
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund is looking to continue to fund programs and services for the LGBTQ community with its annual holiday toy-giving event,...
Out candidate receives unfavorable appellate ruling
Undaunted by an unfavorable appellate court ruling, Sherrie Cohen has vowed to ask the state Supreme Court to hear her case for reinstatement to...
Obituary: Paul Yabor, longtime HIV/AIDS advocate
Paul J. Yabor, a longtime advocate for people with HIV/AIDS and substance-abuse issues, died May 16 of a drug overdose. He was 55 and...
New Philly Bar Association director ready to learn
The Philadelphia Bar Association’s new executive director said listening and learning are his key priorities as he begins leading the 12,000-member organization. ...
LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum pilot program begins in New Jersey schools
On Jan. 7, when students returned to class after the holiday break, Garden State Equality, a New Jersey LGBTQ advocacy group, launched its LGBTQ-inclusive...
Trans woman remembered; killer still at-large
The Hunting Park and Germantown communities planned to memorialize one of their own this week, while a national LGBT-rights organization and a statewide anti-violence...
Wedding: Eric Alayon and Joe Rudisill
Same-sex marriages took effect July 1 in Delaware, and one Philadelphia couple spent last weekend tying the knot in the First State, where their...
Lancaster Pride expands to include week of events and beer garden
In the 12 years since its inception, Lancaster Pride Festival has grown considerably, from a modest start contained in local gay bar Tally-Ho Tavern...
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