In Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Signs Broad LGBT Rights Legislation
Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation Thursday to afford equal rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, saying he hoped Philadelphia would become "the most LGBT-friendly" city in the world.
100 Pa. Lawmakers Introduce 2 Sweeping Nondiscrimination LGBT Bills
One-hundred Pennsylvania lawmakers have come together to support two bills that would end discrimination towards the LGBT community in the state.
Lesbian New York City Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Reveals Bulimia Struggles
On Tuesday, Christine Quinn disclosed a difficult piece of her past that she had kept private: She was bulimic for a decade in her teens and 20s, went to rehab for it at 26 and considers herself a recovering alcoholic to this day.
Anti-Violence Project Works With LGBT Community in Wake of Recent NYC Attacks
New York City’s LGBT community reacts to a string of unrelated alleged hate crime attacks that occurred in the city over the course of a week.
In Philadelphia
Zak Nelson Exits AVA At The Top Of His Game
Baritone Zachary Nelson finishes his residency at the Academy of Vocal Arts with panache - having played two diverse roles. EDGE spoke to the up-and-coming opera star.
Josh Ritter Protests Pa. College’s Gay Policy
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter says he won’t play a central Pennsylvania Christian college again unless it changes its policy against "homosexual behavior."
Brave New Worlds :: Cecilia Tan on Publishing Sci-Fi GLBT Erotica
Why don’t the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres include more gay and lesbian erotica? If you’ve asked this question, you’ll be glad to hear about The Circlet Press. Dan Kimmel interviews Circlet’s founder, Cecelia Tan.
One Million Moms Claim They Got ’The New Normal’ Cancelled
After attacking "Gay Days" at Disney World and a shaving commercial, the anti-gay group One Million Moms now says they are the reason why NBC canceled its groundbreaking show "The New Normal."
Cincinnati: 5 Free Things to do in the Queen City
Billions of dollars of new development are putting Cincinnati back on the map as a business and travel destination. There are some great ways to explo…
Dems Criticize GOP Support of DOMA
The cost to taxpayers for a House Republican decision to fund the legal team supporting DOMA has climbed from $500,000 to as much as $3 million, Democ…
