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Local gay bar closes its doors
Jess Bryant February 5, 2020
Updated Feb. 6, 2020. 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia’s beloved LGBTQ sports bar Boxers PHL has closed its doors, at least for now, due to a liquor license dispute. A sign was posted...
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International News - 2/28/20
PGN Staff February 27, 2020
Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo's Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream...
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PGN Staff February 27, 2020
Governor makes history by attending gay rights rally The Washington Post reports Gov. Andy Beshear, during a historic appearance at a gay-rights rally Feb. 19 at Kentucky's Capitol, spoke against discrimination...
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PGN Staff February 27, 2020
Governor makes history by attending gay rights rally The Washington Post reports Gov. Andy Beshear, during a historic appearance at a gay-rights rally Feb. 19 at Kentucky's Capitol, spoke against discrimination...
National
HRC releases comprehensive candidate questionnaire
Victoria Brownworth February 27, 2020
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released its 2020 Presidential Questionnaire on Feb. 24. All but one —...
Local
Rep. Kenyatta to introduce LGBTQ data collection bill
Michele Zipkin February 26, 2020
Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta recently introduced a co-sponsorship memo for a forthcoming bill requiring all state forms that collect demographic information to provide an optional LGBTQ+ identification question. According to...
Local
The Mayor’s Office to establish interfaith commission
Michele Zipkin February 26, 2020
The Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement announced that the City of Philadelphia will begin accepting applications for the new Mayor’s Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs. Comprised of 21 diverse...
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Alchemy Hair Lab to host Trans Day of Visibility Event
Michele Zipkin February 25, 2020
Alchemy Hair Lab in Philadelphia will host a mixer in celebration of Trans Day of Visibility. On the evening of March 31, guests can network with local professionals and discuss...
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State Rep. Sims holds town hall
Michele Zipkin February 25, 2020
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims held a town hall meeting on Sept. 24 at the Palumbo Recreation Center in Queen Village. In front of a crowd of roughly 20 people, Sims...
