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Suspect arraigned in 2010 Chelsea homicide
Mario Cruzado was charged with one count of murder on Tuesday, April 26 for the Nov. 26, 2010 homicide of Frederick Allen, according to Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley’s office.
Massachusetts State Budget Updates
HIV/AIDS line item funding.
Five-star LGBT retirement community under construction in Sonoma Wine Country
Fountaingrove Lodge sits on a lush, 10-acre piece of land in Sonoma County, surrounding by rolling hills and inviting greenery -- not to mention some of the country’s best vineyards.
LGBT Aging Project adds Senior Tea Dance to Pride events
The LGBT Aging Project will be celebrating Pride in a big way this year. The organization has added a Tea Dance for LGBT seniors and friends to their calendar of events.
Carleo joins AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod as Exec. Dir.
Joe Carleo will be departing Victory Programs in early May to join the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod as the organization’s executive director.
AAC hires new VP of development; Walsh to join Hillary Clinton as top deputy at State Dept.
The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC) announced April 19 that the organization is welcoming Mary Hull as its next Vice President of Development. Current VP Mark Walsh is joining Hilary Clinton as a top deputy at the State Department.
Boston Living Center merges with Victory Programs
Following termination of former exec. dir., the BLC must raise $100,000 to fund operations.
New England News Briefs
A Harvard University undergraduate has accused a Market in the Square employee of homophobia following an incident that occurred early Sunday morning, April 3, at the 24-hour Cambridge shop.
Provincetown Legend Miss Ellie Dies at 79
Provincetown favorite Miss Ellie has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
MCAD: HIV-positive man can keep emotional support dog
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) ordered April 4 that a landlord cannot order an HIV-positive renter to get rid of his emotional support dog.
Gov. Patrick nominates 1st openly gay judge to Mass. high court
Barbara Lenk’s nomination draws conservative criticism.
Institute of Medicine landmark report: More info needed on health of LGBT community
The Fenway Institute contributed to release of "historic" medical document.
Colo. Senate OKs civil unions
The Colorado Senate today passed civil union legislation.
Boston man accused of killing husband
Updated with comments from the Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP).
Activists laud City Council’s passage of pro-trans resolution
Resolution, offered by Arroyo, offers support for Transgender Civil Rights Bill.
RI Congressman’s editorial supports marriage equality
Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin (D-Second District) opined in a March 5 Providence Journal editorial that it’s time "to redefine marriage."
Massachusetts launches LGBT marriage resource site
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has launched a new resource site for LGBT couples planning a wedding in the state.
Boston City Council passes resolution in support of Transgender Civil Rights Bill
The Boston City Council on Wednesday, March 9 unanimously passed a resolution in support of An Act Relative to Transgender Equal Rights, also known as the Transgender Civil Rights Bill.
Bourne firefighter loses job after posting anti-gay slurs on Facebook
Bourne, Massachusetts firefighter Richard Doherty recently lost his job after posting anti-gay insults on Facebook last summer directed at Bourne police officers, his deputy fire chief, and the town.
Join the Impact files complaint against Massachusetts Family Institute
JTIMA accuses conservative lobby org of illegal fundraising.