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Three queer Pittsburgh stories you might have missed this week! 🏳️‍🌈📰 The 4th annual Big Gay River Float brought 200 LGBTQ+ people and allies to the Yough for an afternoon of sunshine and queer community. The Trump administration’s DOJ is backing down from its attempt to obtain private medical records connected to transgender youth who received gender-affirming care through UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. And the Steel City Softball League wrapped up its 45th season, crowning this year’s regular-season and playoff champs! Stay informed. Stay queer. Stay connected. 💅 Follow QBurgh for more LGBTQ+ news, events, politics, culture, and community from Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. #Pittsburgh #LGBTQ #QueerNews #PittsburghQueer #TransRights #LGBTQNews #QBurgh Pittsburgh Queer News: Big Gay River Float, Trans Healthcare Win & Softball #lgbtq

Pittsburgh Queer News: Big Gay River Float, Trans Healthcare Win & Softball #lgbtq

QBurgh August 22, 2026 8:55 am

Three queer news stories you might have missed 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ veterans rallied outside the VA Hospital in Oakland amid threats to transgender and gender-affirming care. Pittsburgh’s queer community is mourning Geraldine “Geri” Lupin, beloved co-founder and owner of Lawrenceville’s Blue Moon Bar, who died July 26. And Nightshade Lounge has opened in the South Hills, offering queer folks a new alcohol-free late-night community space with a food pantry, clothing closet, reproductive health supplies, and more. Kalliyan Winder has your latest Biweekly Queer News Update from QBurgh. Follow QBurgh for LGBTQ+ news, politics, culture, events, and community stories from Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania. #QueerNews #PittsburghLGBTQ #LGBTQNews #Pittsburgh #TransRights #QueerPittsburgh #QBurgh Trans Veterans Protest, Pittsburgh Queer Icon Remembered + A New Late-Night Space 🏳️‍🌈

Trans Veterans Protest, Pittsburgh Queer Icon Remembered + A New Late-Night Space 🏳️‍🌈

QBurgh August 8, 2026 9:30 am

Black queer joy, community, and authenticity took center stage at the 31st Annual Pittsburgh Black Pride. Attendees and organizers share what Pittsburgh Black Pride means to them, from finding community and celebrating identity to creating spaces where Black LGBTQ+ people can be fully seen, loved, and supported. “It’s a movement, it’s a legacy, and it’s a home.” Community matters now more than ever. Thank you to everyone who continues to build spaces where no one stands alone. What Pittsburgh Black Pride Means to Community #pittsburghpride

What Pittsburgh Black Pride Means to Community #pittsburghpride

QBurgh July 28, 2026 9:42 am

Three LGBTQ+ stories you may have missed this week: Trace Brewing has paused its drag events after continued noise complaint enforcement raised questions about the involvement of Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement. Governor Josh Shapiro's appointment of Seth Grove to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is drawing criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates because of Grove's record on LGBTQ+ civil rights legislation. The New Castle Prism Initiative celebrated its first anniversary with a community block party showcasing local vendors, entertainment, and LGBTQ+ resources. 💜 This episode also marks Michelangelo's final BI Weekly Queer News Update. Thank you for following along, and please join us in welcoming Kalliyan Winder as your new host! Read more queer news at: https://qburgh.com Follow QBurgh for LGBTQ+ news from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and beyond. 3 LGBTQ+ News Stories You Missed This Week + A Farewell 💜

3 LGBTQ+ News Stories You Missed This Week + A Farewell 💜

QBurgh July 26, 2026 10:52 am

QBurgh's bi-weekly queer news update is back with three LGBTQ+ stories you should know. This week: QBurgh is officially in print! Pick up our free monthly newspaper across Western Pennsylvania or subscribe for home delivery. Monroeville officials continue facing questions after the removal of a Pride display from the Monroeville Public Library. We spent an evening with Qrew Pittsburgh, the LGBTQ+ rowing team building community on and off the water. Read the full stories and more local LGBTQ+ news at QBurgh.com. Follow QBurgh for independent queer journalism, community stories, events, and breaking LGBTQ+ news from Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. QBurgh Is Now in Print! 3 Queer News Updates You Missed

QBurgh Is Now in Print! 3 Queer News Updates You Missed

QBurgh July 12, 2026 8:46 am

At Anthrocon 2026 in Pittsburgh, attendees share how the furry fandom has helped them build confidence, explore their identities, and find an accepting community. From discovering their LGBTQ+ identity to embracing self-expression, these stories show that sometimes becoming a character helps you become more yourself. #Anthrocon #Anthrocon2026 #Furry #FurryFandom #LGBTQ #Trans #Queer #Pittsburgh #Fursuit What does a fursona mean to you? #anthrocon 2026 Pittsburgh

What does a fursona mean to you? #anthrocon 2026 Pittsburgh

QBurgh July 5, 2026 7:49 am

Spend an evening on Pittsburgh's rivers with Kalliyan Winder as they visit Qrew Pittsburgh, an LGBTQ+ and ally rowing team competing in the Three Rivers Rowing Association's Summer Rowing League. From learning the basics on the rowing erg to hearing why members love the sport, this short explores how rowing builds teamwork, confidence, and queer community—on and off the water. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just curious about the sport, Qrew shows that rowing is about moving together and having fun along the way. Learn more about LGBTQ+ news, events, and community in Western Pennsylvania at QBurgh.com. #QBurgh #Pittsburgh #LGBTQ #Queer #Rowing #Sports #Community #ThreeRivers Row Into Summer with Qrew Pittsburgh, #lgbtq rowing

Row Into Summer with Qrew Pittsburgh, #lgbtq rowing

QBurgh June 30, 2026 3:33 pm

Did you hear about these? Pittsburgh Pride had its biggest year EVER; Monroeville residents showed up to defend LGBTQ+ books in their public library; and Pittsburgh drag is making local history. Follow QBurgh for even more! Did you hear about these? Pittsburgh #queer news update!

Did you hear about these? Pittsburgh #queer news update!

QBurgh June 28, 2026 10:22 am

What does Pride mean to you? At Pittsburgh Pride 2026, we asked community members to share what Pride means in their own words. Their answers touched on visibility, chosen family, self-acceptance, community, resilience, and the freedom to exist authentically. From people who found acceptance for the first time, to those who discovered community after years of isolation, these stories remind us that Pride is more than a celebration—it's a declaration that LGBTQ+ people belong. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us and to everyone who continues building a stronger, more inclusive Pittsburgh. #PittsburghPride #Pride2026 #LGBTQ #QueerCommunity #Pittsburgh #PrideMonth #ChosenFamily #LGBTQVoices #QBurgh What Pride Means to Our Community. Pittsburgh Pride 2026

What Pride Means to Our Community. Pittsburgh Pride 2026

QBurgh June 24, 2026 11:22 am

Laughter. Dancing. Chosen family. Celebration. A glimpse of queer joy at Pittsburgh Pride 2026. Video by Teiko. #PittsburghPride #QueerJoy #LGBTQ #Pride2026 #Pittsburgh #Shorts This Is What Queer Joy Looks Like 🏳️‍🌈✨ #PittsburghPride

This Is What Queer Joy Looks Like 🏳️‍🌈✨ #PittsburghPride

QBurgh June 20, 2026 8:57 am

Pittsburgh showed up. The music, the dancing, the community, the chosen family, the joy. The Energy at Pittsburgh Pride 2026 Was UNREAL. Video by Teiko. The ENERGY at #PittsburghPride 2026 was absolutely unreal.

The ENERGY at #PittsburghPride 2026 was absolutely unreal.

QBurgh June 19, 2026 7:31 am

Every June, Pittsburgh's LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate, protest, remember, and continue the fight for liberation. Video by Teiko. From the earliest Pride marches in the 1970s to today's celebrations, Pride has always been about visibility, community, and justice for everyone. Pittsburgh Pride LGBTQ Liberation Since 1973 Queer Joy • Community • Resistance Follow QBurgh for more Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ news, events, and community stories. #PittsburghPride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #QueerHistory #Pittsburgh #PGH #LGBTQHistory #Pride2026 #QueerJoy #Shorts Every June we march for EVERYONE! #PittsburghPride LGBTQ liberation since 1973!

Every June we march for EVERYONE! #PittsburghPride LGBTQ liberation since 1973!

QBurgh June 18, 2026 11:39 am

Video by Teiko #pittsburghpride #qburgh A prom they originally didn't get to have! Pittsburgh Pride Prom 2026

A prom they originally didn't get to have! Pittsburgh Pride Prom 2026

QBurgh June 17, 2026 6:52 pm

Pride Edition Queer News Update: New Little Queer Libraries bringing LGBTQIA+ books into the community. A Pride reading list featuring stories about queer community, coming out, and parenthood. And a closer look at the Pride flags representing the many identities within our community. Read these stories and more at https://qburgh.com/ Special Pride Edition Queer News Update! #pittsburghpride #lgbtqnews

Special Pride Edition Queer News Update! #pittsburghpride #lgbtqnews

QBurgh June 14, 2026 10:19 am

At Pittsburgh Pride, we asked community members what that phrase means to them—and why simply living authentically can be a powerful act of defiance. #ExistenceIsResistance #Pride #PittsburghPride #LGBTQ #QueerLiberation #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #Resistance #PittsburghQueer #QBurgh "Our existence is resistance." #pittsburghpride

"Our existence is resistance." #pittsburghpride

QBurgh June 12, 2026 3:13 pm

Why queer community matters. This is what belonging looks like. #pittsburghpride

Why queer community matters. This is what belonging looks like. #pittsburghpride

QBurgh June 11, 2026 7:35 am

Pittsburgh Pride 2026 made history. Despite early concerns about reduced funding and sponsorships, this year's celebration drew more than 300,000 attendees throughout Pride weekend, making it one of the largest LGBTQ+ events ever held in the region. Pittsburgh Pride 2026 also set records for festival vendors and parade participation, with the largest number of registered marching contingents in the event's history. Even rain on Saturday couldn't stop the celebration, as thousands gathered across Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Side for performances, community programming, the Pride festival, and the annual parade. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities across the country continue to face political attacks and growing uncertainty, Pittsburgh showed up in force. This record-breaking turnout demonstrated the resilience, visibility, and strength of our community. Thank you to every attendee, volunteer, performer, vendor, organizer, sponsor, and community member who made this historic weekend possible. 🌈 Pittsburgh Pride 2026: Bigger than ever. Stronger than ever. Read more at QBurgh.com #PittsburghPride #Pride2026 #LGBTQ #Pittsburgh #QueerJoy #Pride #LGBTQIA #PittsburghPA Pittsburgh Pride 2026

Pittsburgh Pride 2026

QBurgh June 10, 2026 7:24 am

From baseball and fireworks to small-town Pride celebrations and community festivals, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride this month. Watch the update and find even more events on QBurgh's Pride Calendar. #Pride2026 #PittsburghPride #QBurgh #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #QueerPittsburgh #PrideMillvale #VandergriftPride #PiratesPrideNight 3 More Ways to Celebrate Pride This June! Pride Edition: Queer News Update

3 More Ways to Celebrate Pride This June! Pride Edition: Queer News Update

QBurgh June 8, 2026 8:50 am

Here are three queer news stories you might have missed this week in Pittsburgh. This edition of the BI weekly Queer News Update remembers the legacy of longtime HIV advocate Kathi Boyle, highlights Donnie Donovan's work creating affirming fitness and wellness spaces for transgender and nonbinary people, and previews Big Freedia's appearance at Pittsburgh Pride. Follow along for more LGBTQ+ news from Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Read the full stories at QBurgh.com. Queer News Update: Kathi Boyle's Legacy, Trans Wellness & Big Freedia at Pittsburgh Pride

Queer News Update: Kathi Boyle's Legacy, Trans Wellness & Big Freedia at Pittsburgh Pride

QBurgh June 6, 2026 7:09 am

What happens when trans artists create media for each other? In this When episode of Then to Now to When, we meet Calvin Ecker (he/him), creator of T4T Magazine, a collaborative zine project featuring visual art and writing from trans artists across the United States. Inspired by queer zine culture, archives, and the idea of “T4T” (trans for trans), Calvin created the magazine as a space where trans people could share stories, art, poetry, and creative work with one another on their own terms. What started as a simple Instagram account and an open Google form quickly became something much larger. “I wasn’t seeing a lot of media created by trans people for trans people.” From hand-arranging submissions on the floor of Hillman Library to publishing two full issues, T4T Magazine has grown into a collaborative archive of trans creativity, connection, and self-expression. Now, Calvin is preparing to open submissions for the third issue. This is When. A future built through trans art, archives, and community. #FromThenToNowToWhen #T4TMagazine #TransArtists #QueerZines #TransCommunity #LGBTQPittsburgh A Magazine for Trans People, By Trans People | T4T Magazine

A Magazine for Trans People, By Trans People | T4T Magazine

QBurgh May 28, 2026 9:03 am

Queer News Update: Anti-Trans Mailer Backlash, LGBTQ Healthcare & Pride Season in Pittsburgh #lgbtq

Queer News Update: Anti-Trans Mailer Backlash, LGBTQ Healthcare & Pride Season in Pittsburgh #lgbtq

QBurgh May 23, 2026 9:40 am

What happens when young people are finally told “yes” instead of “no”? In this Now episode of Then to Now to When, we visit Magic Hour Creative, a filmmaking and media space in Carrick where teens are learning to tell stories, create films, and use their voices with confidence. Co-founder and creative director Tricia Hosac (she/her) shares how Magic Hour grew into more than just a film academy — it became a place where students can thrive creatively, push themselves, and feel fully accepted. From horror films and music interviews to narrative storytelling and video production, students at Magic Hour are gaining hands-on experience while building community along the way. Naturally, the space has also become a safe and affirming environment for queer and trans young people — many of whom are finding creative community for the first time. “It’s creating the space we wish we all had.” Carrick, Pittsburgh Learn more at pittsburghfilmacademy.com @magichour.creative This is Now. Queer futures are already being made. #FromThenToNowToWhen #MagicHourCreative #QueerYouth #TransYouth #PittsburghArtists #QueerPittsburgh #YouthFilmmakers The Creative Space We Wish We Had: Magic Hour Creative

The Creative Space We Wish We Had: Magic Hour Creative

QBurgh May 21, 2026 9:25 am

Nebby Nick stopped by the brand new Allies for Health + Wellbeing location in East Liberty for a tour of the expanded space and services. Allies provides inclusive healthcare services, including primary care, HIV care, gender-affirming care, gynecological care, vaccines, STI services, and food pantry support. The new location includes more clinic rooms, expanded pharmacy space, and room to continue growing while serving Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Inside Allies for Health + Wellbeing’s New Location #lgbtq

Inside Allies for Health + Wellbeing’s New Location #lgbtq

QBurgh May 15, 2026 8:31 am

For more than 50 years, MCC Pittsburgh has been a place where LGBTQ+ people could bring their full selves — faith, identity, grief, and hope — into one space. In this Then episode of From Then to Now to When, Pastor Louis Martinage (he/him) reflects on the history of Metropolitan Community Churches, his own journey reconciling Christianity and queerness, and MCC Pittsburgh’s role during the AIDS crisis. “When church people hated gays and gay people hated the church,” Louis says, MCC became the first place where he felt fully accepted as both gay and Christian. From caring for people during the height of the AIDS epidemic to marching alongside the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, MCC Pittsburgh has spent decades building a spiritual community rooted in love, care, and inclusion. 📍 Filmed at MCC Pittsburgh’s new home at Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill 🔗 Learn more at mccpittsburgh.com This is Then. A legacy of faith, resistance, and belonging. #FromThenToNowToWhen #MCCPittsburgh #QueerFaith #LGBTQHistory #AIDSMemorialQuilt #QueerPittsburgh Finding Faith A Gay Christian's Journey of Acceptance

Finding Faith A Gay Christian's Journey of Acceptance

QBurgh May 14, 2026 8:45 am

In this episode of the QBurgh Podcast, host Jeff Freedman sits down with Royce Jones — journalist, creative, and nightlife personality better known throughout Pittsburgh as DJ ROJO. Royce opens up about his journey from working in news media to becoming a fixture in Pittsburgh’s queer nightlife scene, sharing stories about music, identity, community, reinvention, and what it means to create spaces where LGBTQ+ people can truly feel free. From the evolution of queer nightlife in Pittsburgh to the power of self-expression through music, this conversation is funny, heartfelt, and deeply local in all the best ways. From Newsroom to Nightlife with DJ ROJO

From Newsroom to Nightlife with DJ ROJO

QBurgh May 10, 2026 3:26 pm

Here are 3 queer news stories you might’ve missed this week! #PittsburghPride headliners

Here are 3 queer news stories you might’ve missed this week! #PittsburghPride headliners

QBurgh May 10, 2026 7:34 am

QBurgh correspondent Kay Winder visited 412Step’s special collaboration dance night with the Spurs to learn why queer line dancing is growing so quickly in Pittsburgh. 412Step Is Turning Queer Line Dancing Into Community

412Step Is Turning Queer Line Dancing Into Community

QBurgh May 9, 2026 10:32 am

Pennsylvania State Rep. Jessica Benham speaks during debate on the Fairness Act, legislation that would add explicit LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections to Pennsylvania law. The bill passed the Pennsylvania House by a 101-100 vote and now moves to the Senate. Follow QBurgh for LGBTQ news and politics across Pennsylvania and beyond. #JessicaBenham #PennsylvaniaPolitics #LGBTQRights #FairnessAct #TransRights #QBurgh "No one deserves to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love." #LGBTQRights

"No one deserves to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love." #LGBTQRights

QBurgh April 29, 2026 4:48 pm

Here are 3 queer news updates you might have missed this week in Pittsburgh. From mutual aid supporting LGBTQ+ youth to renewed political attacks on trans athletes and local drag creating community space, these stories highlight what’s shaping queer life across the region. https://qburgh.com 3 Queer News Stories You Missed in Pittsburgh | Trans Sports Ban, Mutual Aid & Drag #lgbtq

3 Queer News Stories You Missed in Pittsburgh | Trans Sports Ban, Mutual Aid & Drag #lgbtq

QBurgh April 25, 2026 10:33 am

3 queer headlines you might’ve missed! #lgbtq

3 queer headlines you might’ve missed! #lgbtq

QBurgh April 11, 2026 9:08 am

Did you miss these queer headlines this week? This is your BI weekly Queer News Update!

Did you miss these queer headlines this week? This is your BI weekly Queer News Update!

QBurgh March 28, 2026 9:52 am

From monthly Gear Night and Gay Guy Happy Hour to Bear Happy Hour and Leather & Fetish Night, there's always something to explore. Don't miss the BARBi tournament and Bear Night at P Town! https://qburgh.com/podcast-brad-dunlap/ Gear Night and Gay Guy Happy Hour, Bear Happy Hour and Leather & Fetish Night

Gear Night and Gay Guy Happy Hour, Bear Happy Hour and Leather & Fetish Night

QBurgh March 24, 2026 10:45 am

Pittsburgh LGBTQ bowling tournament returns this month! Brad Dunlap is booked and busy building community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiVViQroi90 Pittsburgh LGBTQ bowling tournament returns! #gaybowling

Pittsburgh LGBTQ bowling tournament returns! #gaybowling

QBurgh March 22, 2026 11:15 am

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