This morning, a group of trans advocates and allies from Pittsburgh loaded up a bus and rolled straight into the heart of the nation’s capital ...

Allies for Health + Wellbeing is officially back and ready to welcome patients and clients to its new home. Starting Monday, January 12, the organization ...

Listen on Spotify Welcome back, bestie. You came back for more queer chaos and tender joy? We love that for you. Let’s make your inbox ...

Community advocates are raising alarms over the treatment and safety of transgender and intersex people incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail, following a new federal ...

In a chilling win for the anti-LGBTQ+ movement, a Massachusetts judge has ruled in favor of a father who sued his child’s school to keep ...

JOY DROP: Welcome to the Slay It’s 2026. The world is still a mess, but the girls, gays, theys, and yinzers? We’re still here. We’re ...

Four federal workers are challenging a Trump administration policy that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming medical care from federal employee health plans, alleging it violates sex ...

For actor, singer, dancer, and director Mils “M.J.” James, returning to Pittsburgh isn’t just a homecoming, it’s a mission. Born and raised in the city, ...

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 ...

Lilly Kubit’s world is one of vivid color, found objects, layered meanings, and love. A self-described multidisciplinary artist with roots in Mt. Lebanon, a suburb ...

2025 was a year of bold joy and hard-fought resistance for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. From City Council to the stage at Allegheny Commons Park West, ...

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 ...

Pennsylvania is among 19 states suing to protect transgender youth from what advocates are calling a cruel and dangerous attack by the federal government. On ...

As queer families across the U.S. continue to grow and diversify, one often-overlooked role is finally getting the support it deserves: queer stepparents or “bonus ...

For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex. The “Queer Eye” food-and-wellness expert — who’s helped audiences around the world nourish ...

Pittsburgh’s favorite bathhouse and sex-positive queer hub, Club Pittsburgh, just stepped boldly into the digital age with the launch of its brand-new app, CLUBPITT. The ...

In response to what it calls a “dangerous escalation” in nationwide anti-transgender efforts, the Democratic National Committee’s LGBTQ Caucus has formally condemned a growing wave ...

In a small but vibrant tattoo studio tucked into Pittsburgh’s creative core, Jess Scutella (they/them) is reimagining what it means to wear your identity on ...

Millvale’s beloved haunted they-bar, Harold’s Haunt, is calling on the queer community and our rich aunties, bosses, and neighbors to help them survive the financial ...

Coming to you live from the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, this is “Legends & Legacies.” Featuring Kathi Boyle, Stuart Fisk, Tammy Frech, DJ Stemmler, Nachum Golan & ...

Five years ago, QBurgh was born from a simple but powerful idea that Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community deserves a media platform created by us and for ...

It’s the holigay season in the ‘Burgh, and queer December is absolutely stacked! Whether you’re looking for some cozy community vibes, a chance to sleigh ...

For the first time in nearly four decades, the U.S. government will not formally recognize World AIDS Day on December 1 in a move that ...

The Oakland neighborhood just got a little more colorful and a lot more welcoming. On Tuesday, local officials, developers, and community members gathered to cut ...

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: After months of silence and mounting community pressure, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has filed a formal response to the federal government’s subpoena ...

Trans youth and their families in Pennsylvania saw a significant legal victory on Friday, just not the one many in Pittsburgh had been hoping for. ...

Local leader Dena Stanley and her organization, TransYOUniting, have been awarded the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national honor recognizing bold, early-stage projects tackling ...

Updated Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 3:16 PM. It has been a year of celebration and remembrance for Allies for Health + Wellbeing, as the ...

Families, medical providers, and activists are calling out UPMC for what they say is a deliberate and dangerous decision to end gender-affirming care for trans ...

The Fall 2025 season of Stonewall Ultimate concluded under dramatic skies on Wednesday, November 5, with an evening of weather delays, intense matchups, and a ...

Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor has nominated Jason Lando, an openly gay, longtime Pittsburgh police officer and current chief in Frederick, Maryland, as the city’s next Chief ...

Lavender marriages, traditionally entered into by LGBT+ individuals to conceal their sexual orientation, are on the rise, according to several news sources, with some even calling them a ...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up the appeal of Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who made headlines in 2015 ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump-era policy banning transgender people from updating the gender markers on their passports to take effect. The decision ...

In a groundbreaking win for LGBTQ+ representation and grassroots leadership, Erica Deuso has been elected mayor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, making her the first openly transgender ...

On Sunday, November 2, Velum Fermentation transformed into a full-blown queer fantasy with drag royalty in the house for “Another Dinner.” Lexi from RuPaul’s Drag ...

The Q Archives is a living, breathing digital portal to Pittsburgh’s rich LGBTQ history, finally available to the public, any time, anywhere. This groundbreaking project, ...

For some in Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ communities, November will bring a harsh and sudden cut to an important safety net supporting people experiencing hunger and food ...

More than 100 LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians and allies gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Sunday for a statewide march and rally demanding ...

The City of Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission has issued a scathing rebuke of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s recent decision to slash funding for HIV care and ...

The “Pittsburgh Walk of Fame” was officially unveiled today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Strip District Terminal building, marking the installation of its first ...

Pittsburgh hosted its inaugural OUTfest on October 11, 2025, National Coming Out Day, at Hazelwood Green. Spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office, the celebration was to ...

It’s election season, and Pride still matters! In this episode of the QBurgh podcast, host Jeff Freedman is joined by Ian Price, President of the ...

Five years ago, we weren’t just facing a global pandemic, we were reckoning with isolation, fear, and a silencing of queer voices. We still are. ...

Welcome to the most haunted (and heartburn-inducing) queer event of the season, the QBurgh & 5801 Halloween Special! Hosted by the legendary Dixie Sherwood, this ...

For over 15 years, Steel City Fetish Con and Pittsburgh Leather Pride have served as a fierce celebration of fetish, identity, and community. This year’s ...

Two of Western Pennsylvania’s most trusted HIV/AIDS service organizations, Allies for Health + Wellbeing and Shepherd Wellness Community, are grappling with abrupt and deeply damaging ...

In this episode of Pride Matters, Jeff welcomes TJ Murphy, Executive Director of Reel Q to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s iconic LGBTQ+ film ...

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 ...

The Women’s Law Project and law firm Berger Montague filed a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) on Tuesday against UPMC Children’s ...