It’s rare today for an art world star to become a recognized name in mainstream popular culture, but Keith Haring, whose bold, graphic, cartoon-like illustrations went from subway station graffiti to high-end galleries and, after his untimely AIDS death in ...
Since 2017, the crosswalk near Pulse in Orlando has been painted with rainbow colors to recognize and honor the 49 people killed and 53 people wounded there in 2016 in a mass shooting. Recently, that rainbow crosswalk was painted over ...
Updated September 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM. It’s no surprise to fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Season 17, that the Steel City’s Lydia Butthole Kollins is dating the Black Barbie of Boston, Kori King. In a bizarre twist of television ...
By the time my conversation with Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney wrapped, I was still trying to figure out how to categorize “Twinless” — and whether I even wanted to. The film, out September 5 after premiering to buzzy acclaim ...
Sean Meloy, a political strategist and native of Western Pennsylvania, has been elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s LGBTQ Caucus. His appointment puts him in a key leadership position within the national Democratic Party, where he will help shape ...
In a weekend soaked with sequins, talent, and history, Pittsburgh’s own Joey Young sashayed into the national spotlight, placing Top 5 and winning the Interview category at Miss Continental 2026, Joey’s first time competing in the world’s most prestigious drag ...
Dating apps are like queer magic portals, a little chaotic, a little sparkly, and a whole lot of potential for fun, flirtation, and feeling yourself. Whether you’re looking for your next great love, a makeout in the moonlight, or just ...
September is stacked with queer magic. As we say goodbye to the summer heat and hello to cooler nights and cozy vibes, the queer and trans communities of Pittsburgh (and beyond!) are throwing open their doors, stages, studios, and dance ...
RAINBOW WASHED AWAY: Orlando fights back after Pulse memorial erased In the dead of night on August 21, workers from Governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Transportation rolled gray paint over a rainbow crosswalk near the site of the 2016 Pulse ...
President Donald Trump’s administration demanded Tuesday that dozens of states remove from sex education materials any references to a person’s gender departing from their sex assigned at birth, or lose federal funding. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for ...
Evan Lakatos was just trying to meet someone. Working long hours as a deli operations manager overseeing 64 locations across Michigan, the 38-year-old gay man relied on dating apps to connect with others — especially in rural areas where “there’s ...
Calvary United Methodist Church, a historic church built approximately twenty years after the Civil War on Pittsburgh’s North Side, is changing with the times. Not only is the building known for its French Gothic spires and 30-foot high kaleidoscopic Tiffany ...
What do you get when two of drag’s boldest rule-breakers turn their creative tension into a pop anthem? A total knockout, literally. With their debut musical collaboration, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars and “No Gorge” podcast co-hosts Gottmik and Violet Chachki ...
Online game marketplaces itch.io and Valve’s Steam have recently delisted or completely removed more than 20,000 titles from their storefronts, after not-for-profit group Collective Shout pressured payment processors to change their rules. Although Collective Shout claims the move was about censoring games that depict rape ...
You’ve been watching videos of Cynthia Erivo throwing down with Adam Lambert at the Hollywood Bowl as Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” but now the “Wicked” star has another stage role lined up: Dracula. Erivo will star in a one-person ...
Kim Davis. I haven’t thought about her for nearly a decade. Unfortunately, she apparently never stopped thinking about me. Well, not me, specifically. I never met the woman. More like anyone who was able to marry after the landmark Obergefell ...
After the federal government abruptly ended a key mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has stepped in to ensure crisis care doesn’t disappear for queer and trans residents across the Pennsylvania. Earlier this summer, the Trump ...
Whether you’re freshly moved into a dorm, back from summer break, or navigating the final stretch of your degree, welcome home to one of the most vibrant queer cities in the Rust Belt. 💘 QBurgh is here to help you ...
Jordan Botta, who made history earlier this year as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Allegheny County Council, is officially the Democratic nominee for the District 13 seat in this fall’s special election. Botta has been holding it down on ...
During the 1980s, a teenager from Indiana became the face of the AIDS epidemic and left a legacy that’s still felt 35 years after his death. Ryan White contracted AIDS through contaminated blood products used to treat his hemophilia. He ...
It’s been a hard year for transgender Americans and their supporters. President Donald Trump has issued numerous executive orders targeting transgender people and their health care. The administration has threatened hospitals, shuttered the federal suicide and crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth and, earlier this month, ...
Since 1987, the Shepherd Wellness Community has been a safe haven and lifeline for people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Pennsylvania. Born in the height of the AIDS crisis, Shepherd Wellness Community has grown from a handful of community dinners ...
Welcome to The Quickie, Central Outreach Wellness Center’s monthly rundown of blogs, events, and health tips, served with sass and zero shame. It’s short, sexy, and gets right to the good stuff, and it’s delivered in part by QBurgh. If someone told you ...
Week after week, a teenage Brandon Long sat through counseling sessions that he said framed his identity as a failure. Now an ordained minister in northern Kentucky, Long told Kentucky state lawmakers about the years he spent undergoing therapy designed ...
Nebby Nick hit the field (er, court?) on opening night of Stonewall Bocce to find over 600 queer and trans Pittsburghers tossing balls, sipping drinks, and living their best lives. With 64 teams and a vibe that’s equal parts “competitive” ...
The Steel City Softball League, Pittsburgh’s queer softball league, concluded its 44th season this past weekend. The league honors both Regular season Champions and Playoff Champions. The Expendaballs won the Upper Division for the regular season, and the Little Pigs ...
Tessa Thompson’s acting roles have turned her into a respected presence on screen, and her work behind the scenes as a producer means the serious projects she wants to make happen get to happen. She produced or executive produced the ...
Queer Bocce is officially back! The 9th Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh Bocce season kicked off Thursday with a record-setting 600 players and 66 teams competing at Les Getz Field in Swissvale. You can catch the action and cheer them on Thursdays ...
Remember Kim Davis? The former Kentucky county clerk who decided that her personal religious beliefs were more important than the law, basic decency, and the right of queer people to marry? She’s back in the news and this time, she’s ...
If you’ve spent any time around queer performance, alt-cabaret or downtown New York City nightlife over the past few decades, chances are you’ve come across Murray Hill — the iconic drag king, comedian, actor, emcee and now TV host, known ...
As I write this, the President of the United States of America is busy posting about how hot he thinks Sydney Sweeney is and that Taylor Swift is “NO LONGER HOT.” Just a reminder that these are very normal times. ...
Iconic LA-based comedian, writer, and actress Nori Reed is coming to Pittsburgh with the eight-city Cheeky Summer Tour. Reed, who originally moved to California from Christian, Kentucky, to become a therapist, quickly realized she didn’t want to listen to other ...
The QMNTY Center is leveling up. On Monday, August 11, 2025, the hub for queer connection and care on the Northside will cut the ribbon on QMNTY Fitness, a brand-new space designed to keep Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community moving, strong, and ...
The LGBTQ-specific option on the 988 lifeline gave queer youth immediate access to trained counselors. Now, Trump has shut it down, despite widespread support and need. Editor’s note: This article includes mention of suicide and contains details about those who ...
Once upon a time there was a guy named Ken Paxton who, as the attorney general of Texas, waged war on LGBTQ+ people, inflicting harm every chance he could in the name of Christianity. Then he cheated on his wife ...
We are excited to announce that QBurgh’s Fall + Winter issue is coming soon just in time to provide all the details on Halloween, Fall, and Winter events for the LGBTQ Community of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. In addition to ...
The Big Gay River Float returned Sunday for a third year of queer river joy. Around 150 LGBTQ+ and ally adventurers grabbed their tubes and hit the Youghiogheny River. Starting at Smithton Beach and winding their way to Cedar Creek ...
Pittsburgh Equality Center, formerly known as the Gay & Lesbian Community Center, needs you. PEC is an entirely volunteer-run organization that equips participants with resources and programming to serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. The organization promotes education, advocacy, ...
Originally published by our partners at The19th on August 1, 2025. A group of state attorneys general and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, led by New York, has filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of mounting an unconstitutional pressure campaign against gender-affirming ...
Three months after a police “compliance check” disrupted a beloved drag event and rattled Pittsburgh’s queer community, P Town Bar is asking for help. The Bloomfield bar, a queer staple for over 18 years, launched a GoFundMe campaign this week ...
Ben Schonberger (he/him) is a Pittsburgh-based visual artist whose work in lens and print-based media traverses the deeply personal, the historically charged, and the unflinchingly queer. A senior lecturer at Point Park University and a long-standing figure in Pittsburgh’s creative ...
The second annual Monroeville Pride, presented by Monroeville Area Pride and Community Aid (MAPCA) on Sunday, July 27, was a resounding success! Congratulations to MAPCA for their fantastic efforts in bringing everyone together to celebrate diversity and promote understanding. Tap ...
Today we’re launching our 2025 QBurgh Reader Survey, and we want to hear from you! At QBurgh, everything we do is rooted in community. From our coverage of local LGBTQ+ events and politics to personal stories and queer cultural moments, ...
Whether you’re soaking up the last rays of summer or already plotting your pumpkin spice looks, Pittsburgh’s queer scene is absolutely exploding this month. From splashy pool parties and sapphic book clubs to intergalactic drag shows and bare-it-all burlesque bashes, ...
In the back of a modest picture frame shop on Penn Avenue in East Liberty, a revolution quietly took root. Over three decades ago, Wendi Miller, a trans woman, artist, activist, and community builder, transformed Miller Frame into something far ...
Updated 8/8/2025 at 7:12 AM. Update: Expansion is Official!After community feedback, Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh Bowling is officially rolling into Monroeville this fall. The 2025 Fall Bowling session will feature two leagues for the very first time: the City League at ...
Pittsburgh Black Pride wrapped up its 30th-anniversary celebration on July 27th. The week-long festivities ended with the Annual BBQ and Health Fair at Schenley Park, which brought community members together for a lively gathering with entertainment, games, and valuable wellness ...
The inaugural class of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame has been announced, honoring ten trailblazing individuals with ties to Southwestern Pennsylvania whose contributions have shaped American culture. Set to be unveiled in a public ceremony on October 20 at the ...
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver. In many cases, hepatitis C does not have noticeable symptoms, so people may not know they have it until there is serious damage to the liver. Untreated, hepatitis C can ...
When Maren Morris headlined OutLoud Music Festival during West Hollywood Pride in May, she reveled in the “very ceremonial” moment. It had been a year since she came out publicly as bisexual, and taking the stage — this time as ...