Federal Agency Rules LGBT Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal
The move, announced without fanfare this past week by the EEOC, is persuasive but not binding on federal courts.
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The move, announced without fanfare this past week by the EEOC, is persuasive but not binding on federal courts.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the nation's first public demonstration for LGBT rights. It took place right outside of Independence Hall.
Several of the founders of the movement recounted its roots and history at a panel discussion, convened as part of the 50th anniversary of the quest for LGBT rights.
The LGBT civil rights movement began in Philadelphia 50 years ago this 4th of July -- and to mark the milestone -- the city is kicking off a national four day celebration.
Senator Larry Farnese of Philadelphia's First District, has introduced bills in the last three legislative sessions to make discrimination illegal in Pennsylvania.
That's because the first major U.S. protest for LGBT equality took place in front of Independence Hall back in 1965.
Asa Khalif, one of the leaders of the "Philly is Baltimore" protests, promised demonstrations, like Thursday night's march through Center City, would continue to draw attention to police brutality and misconduct in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray.
Now that this is Mayor Nutter's last year in office, councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown fears that another mayor could eliminate the LGBT office he created.
The romantically tragic story of Oscar Wilde comes to the stage of the Academy of Music, with Opera Philadelphia's "Oscar."
The purpose of the weeklong effort is to let the public know that while gays, lesbians and transgenders can marry, they can still be fired, evicted or treated unfairly because of their sexual orientation.
For the past six years Nellie Fitzpatrick has worn two hats at the District Attorney's office: she has prosecuted cases involving family violence, sexual assault and weapons offenses. And she's been the DA's liaison to the LGBT community.
A Montgomery County company is behind one of the newest dot-com names.
The House Democratic Policy Committee held a public hearing on LGBT hate crimes Thursday.
Facebook is apologizing to drag queens and the transgender community for deleting accounts that used drag names like Lil Miss Hot Mess rather than legal names such as Bob Smith.
"It became apparent pretty quick that Luke was different," said Luke's father.
The family of a New Jersey college student who committed suicide after his roommate recorded him with another man has emerged as a champion for LGBT and vulnerable youth.
The four-day festival, called 'Outbeat,' includes nearly a dozen events at various venues.
Philly AIDS Thift will reopen Giovanni's Room-- the country's oldest continuously operated LGBT bookstore.
Equality Pennsylvania has launched a six-week tour across the state to drum up support for House and Senate Bill 300, which would provide statewide discrimination protection for gays, lesbians and trangendered people in Pennsylvania.
Local civil rights groups announced this week they are withdrawing support for the long proposed bill.
On the same day President Obama signed an executive order preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by federal contractors, supporters of similar anti-discrimination legislation pressed their case in the state capitol Monday.
Don Guardian officially designated Park Place Beach as LGBT-friendly.
Now that same sex marriage is a reality in Pennsylvania, LGBT advocates says they will now focus their efforts on gaining civil rights protection.
Equality Forum's global summit on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues begins today. On Saturday, the group will honor a family that has helped to ensure equality and safety among all athletes-- regardless of sexual orientation.
A staple of Philadelphia's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community for nearly four decades will close its doors for good in just a few weeks, after being unable to find a new buyer.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
A driver crashed a car into a police station in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
A woman left her 14-month-old baby in a hot car while she gambled at Parx Casino, police say.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Garrett Nicholas, the student hit and killed in Pennsylvania, saved three people and will help dozens of others through organ donation.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday.
Porter Martone made history Monday night in Game 2 of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round playoff series vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, made it abundantly clear that they're supporting Philadelphia Flyers – and NOT the Pittsburgh Penguins – in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Philadelphia police were investigating an armed robbery of a Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia and according to police sources, later located a car that the suspects used. Liz Crawford has the latest updates on the Brinks truck robbery investigation.
Haverford High School teacher Leon Smith appeared on "CBS Mornings" to learn he was the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The AP U.S. history and African American Studies teacher and basketball coach got a surprise from Julius "Dr. J." Erving, a Philadelphia 76ers legend.
After breaking a fundraising record with $10 million in 2025, the Eagles are now gearing up for the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge. Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins our Janelle Burrell with a look at what's ahead.
Philadelphia City Council members voiced their concerns over what they're calling a "rushed" vote by the School District of Philadelphia board on its updated facilities plan. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest from outside Lankenau High School, one of 17 schools that is slated to close.