New year, who dis?! January is absolutely bursting! Whether you’re ready to dance the night away at a royal drag showdown, connect at a cozy ...
In yet another blow to the Department of Justice’s crusade against gender-affirming care, a federal judge in Pittsburgh has firmly shut down efforts to obtain ...
Pittsburgh to NYC & Back Again: Mils “M.J.” James on Pride, Art & Coming Home
“Being true to yourself and not conforming is one of the bravest things you can do.”
A long, long time ago, in a distant era, I used to teach writing at the University of Michigan. I was a lecturer, which is much different than a professor. I taught kids who are probably all now making way ...
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Three Rivers Business Alliance hosted its annual My Business My Pride Gala, a celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence in business, ...
Updated December 15, 2025, at 10:47 AM. Pittsburgh’s funniest, mostly queer, comedians want to hear your problems. On Thursday, December 18, Amir Megherhi, Cassi Bruno, ...
advertisement In “Lydia, Lydia, Lydia: A Collection of Photographs,” Pittsburgh’s drag superstar, Lydia B Kollins, who rose to stardom on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 ...
Updated December 17, 2025, at 8:26 AM. On June 7, 2025, Trevor Preisel sought to support his local LGBTQ+ community in New Castle, PA, 26 ...
“I am who I am. Through and through.” In our newest artist spotlight, MJ shares his journey from local stages to New York theater, reflects on being part of Pittsburgh’s early Black gay Pride events, & reminds us what living with pride really looks like. Watch the full spotlight link in bio.
“Being true to yourself and not conforming is one of the bravest things you can do.” Our latest Artist Spotlight shines on Lilly Kubit, a multidisciplinary artist creating love-soaked, maximalist work through Pound Mutt Procurements @pound.mutt From found-object jewelry to DIY chandeliers, every piece is a celebration of transformation, queer identity, and the power of second chances. Full spotlight link in bio.
2025 reminded us that queer life in Pittsburgh is anything but quiet. From packed parks and dancefloors to courtrooms and council chambers, this year was a fierce reminder that visibility alone is not safety and that celebration and resistance often go hand in hand. Full list of the top stories of LGBTQ Pittsburgh 2025, link in bio.
We saw what happens when institutions fail us. We watched as lawmakers, developers, and healthcare giants tried to legislate us out of existence, bulldoze our history, and withhold life-saving care. And we also saw what happens when community steps up. When drag queens take the mic in the rain. When parents raise their voices for trans kids. When neighbors fight to preserve a bar not because it was glamorous, but because it was theirs.
Even in the hardest moments, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community found ways to gather, protest, sing, and keep each other alive. That’s what makes this city special. We don’t just show up for each other, we hold each other up.
As we head into 2026, the work continues, but so does the joy. QBurgh will be right here with you, telling the stories that matter, amplifying the voices that too often go unheard, and refusing to let queer Pittsburgh be forgotten, erased, or ignored.
We’re not going anywhere.
A federal judge blocked the DOJ’s attempt to get medical records from UPMC related to gender-affirming care. The Judge said the request carried “a whiff of ill intent” and pointed directly to the government’s own anti-trans rhetoric. Read the full story, link in bio.
Parenting resources still center straight, cis, nuclear families, but queer families have always done things differently. Pittsburgh-based @buildingblendedbonds offers affirming coaching and community for queer blended families. Read more about them link in bio.
