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LGBT housing moving forward in Philadelphia.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

After a bit of a bidding war emerged for large plot of land in North Philly, some of which was originally intended for an affordable housing project, a bankruptcy judge is set to approve the sales of a portion of the properties to Project HOME. On Tuesday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Magdeline D. Coleman said she would approve the sales of the now-bankrupt North Philadelphia Health System’s properties at Eighth Street and Girard Avenue for a combined $10.25 million, according to the Inquirer. Ironstone Real Estate Partners will acquire the majority of land for $8.5 million, while Project HOME will pay $1.7 million for additional parcels.

Blackmail and intrigue in the world of gay porn.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

An adult film studio has reportedly warned a “prominent public figure” that he faces exposure over his sexual preferences unless he pays a $97,000 ‘fine’. The unnamed individual was accused by the CEO of a gay porn company of pirating content and told that the ‘fine’ would increase to $525,000 if not settled quickly. The man has now gone on the offensive with his own lawsuit.

Transgender health insurance protection in NY State.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

Transgender individuals in New York state have new protections when it comes to health insurance coverage. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says health insurers can’t deny coverage based on gender identity. A state Department of Financial Services letter Wednesday tells health insurers to take reasonable steps to determine if the insured is eligible for services before denying a claim.

Build the condos, but keep the gay bar.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

A U.K. City Council has ordered a private company that it cannot build luxury flats and offices on a site it recently purchased that included a closed gay-bar unless it agrees to include a new gay bar as part of the development plan. Tower Hamlets Council ordered earlier this month that developers Regal Homes must build a gay bar that will “remain a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-focused venue for a minimum of 12 years,” regardless of its ability to stay economically afloat.

Coming soon, food, fun and drag queens in Charlotte.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

In what the organizers are calling “our coming-out story,” the South End club Boulevard 1820 is changing into a drag queen-themed restaurant starting Aug. 22, with servers and performers in drag. While similar restaurant concepts exist in New York, Atlanta, Orlando and other cities, including the national chain Hamburger Mary’s and the Atlanta restaurant Lips, Boulevard 1820 will be the first of its kind in Charlotte, according to Kolby Brinkley, an owner of the new restaurant at 1820 South Blvd., downstairs from Tupelo Honey.

LGBT Canadian’s have options for starting a family.

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

All over Canada this summer, cities are celebrating pride. My colleagues and I at the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM) walked in Vancouver’s Pride Parade over the August long weekend. What better time to write about the options available to LGBTQ couples for building a family? Every family is unique, so your fertility doctor should help you navigate the specific treatments and laws that apply to your situation. Here is some general information to get you started.

LGBT heritage sites in Vermont

August 17, 2017 compassq Comments Off

A small group of community leaders recently met with State Historic Preservation Officer Laura V. Trieschmann in the offices of the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project to work on getting Vermont LGBTQ heritage sites on the state and national historic registry. The process may start in Bellows Falls.