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PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says
PA Cities Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says When protests against LGBTQ+ are on the rise, community members (and allies) may want to look for not only the best place to celebrate during Pride month but also the safest place to live.  Two Pennsylvania cities made LawnStarter's "2023's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities" list. The study ranked America's "200 biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, such as anti-discrimination policies, the share of same-sex households, and LGBTQ support resources," the organization said. Affordability, LGBTQ-friendly healthcare access, and "Pride-readiness," were also factored i…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Hate Crime At LGBTQ+ Center In Adams County Brings Community Together Hate Crime At LGBTQ+ Center In Adams County Brings Community Together
Hate Crime At LGBTQ+ Center In Adams County Brings Community Together A slur was written on the side of an LGBTQ+ counseling center in Adams County over the weekend. The slur reading in part "God Laughs Die," was sprayed in red paint outside the office of the Phoenix Counseling Center near Gettysburg on Sunday. The police were notified of this incident and informed the center is offering a reward for any tips leading to the capture of the perpetrator. Additional monitoring has been installed at the center. The FBI reports that hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community are on the rise-- encompassing 16.7 percent of all hate crimes. This is the third-largest …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Ridgewood Police Roll Out Pride-Themed Vehicle Ridgewood Police Roll Out Pride-Themed Vehicle
Ridgewood Police Roll Out Pride-Themed Vehicle Ridgewood police on Friday unveiled a new Pride-themed patrol vehicle – a Chevy Tahoe emblazoned with two rainbow stripes, flags and lettering. “We are proud to serve and protect all citizens, regardless of their sexual identification or orientation,” village Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke said. “We see this patrol vehicle as a visual reminder of our intent to be an inclusive law enforcement organization.” The new vehicle was on display at Saturday’s Pride Celebration at Van Neste Square. Ridgewood policeBoyd A. Loving for DAILY VOICE Pride Month is held each June to pay homage to th…

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by Jerry DeMarco