In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men. In the 1800s, ...
In a year already overflowing with right-wing assaults on queer existence, the “Greater Than” campaign is here to remind us that, yes, they’re still coming ...
Federal cuts are hitting hard. Trans & queer orgs need community support more than ever.
TransYOUniting will be opening a pantry & cafe on February 19! Free meals once a day + pantry items
“Transgender for everyone.” I keep thinking of this bizarre and oddly worded claim by President Trump. A claim he’s made many times. What would that look like, exactly? Does it mean that everyone makes a transgender friend? I can totally get ...
Sapphics looking to find community in Pittsburgh have two thriving options via Instagram with Pittsburgh Lesbiyinz and Lesbi Friends. “Sapphic” has become a popular umbrella ...
Original reporting by our partners at InformUp: Pittsburgh. Take their survey to quickly communicate your views on key issues affecting the community. Federal immigration enforcement ...
Allies for Health + Wellbeing is seeking the next cohort of Bright Young People to be honored at events taking place on Friday, May 15, 2026, and Friday, April 17, ...
For this episode of From Then to Now to When, we meet Aerin Adams, the self-described “Lesbian in Charge” of The Soft Spot, a new ...
After a year of controversy, the Pine-Richland School District introduced a new, more equitable proposal that could finally address the systemic targeting of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC voices in the school libraries. Read the full article, link in bio.
"It’s critical—especially at a point in time when the White House is mounting an all-out attack on diversity—that we face our history." State Rep. Aerion A. Abney explains why we must face, not erase, Black history. Full article link in bio.
All Out Music Festival confirmed that it will not be hosting concerts in Pittsburgh or Columbus this year. The team behind the queer-celebrating concert series cited economic challenges as the main reason for the pause. Full article link in bio.
Metro Community Health Center provides integrated medical, mental health, and dental care to ALL, regardless of the ability to pay. More info link in bio.
@makeoutpgh is a queer-inclusive, contemporary take on traditional speed dating. While romance is always welcome, it’s not the end goal. Full article link in bio. The next Make Out Club is Thursday, February 19, 2026.
