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 ...
Complaint Filed Against UPMC Children’s Hospital Over Termination of Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
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 ...
A group of Pittsburgh-area parents are calling out UPMC Children’s Hospital for what they describe as a failure to protect the medical privacy and rights ...
The Backyard Docs Film Festival returns to Pittsburgh from September 25 to 28, and this year’s lineup promises a deeply moving slate of films that ...
A new study from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) and Whistle Stop Capital has delivered the receipts: LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion isn’t just good ethics, ...
Each year, Pittsburgh City Paper invites its readers to weigh in on the city’s standout people, places, and businesses across a wide range of categories, ...
The City of Pittsburgh has announced the launch of its inaugural OUTfest, a new LGBTQIA+ community celebration scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, coinciding with ...
It’s been 24 years since the September 11th attacks. A morning that fractured reality as we knew it and reshaped everything from airport security to ...
On September 8, the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh became a procession of grief and defiance as over 100 trans organizers, healthcare workers, and community allies ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
It was in the fall of 2024 that Connor McGaffick embarked on a college project while at the University of Pittsburgh with the singular goal ...
Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors. In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Pittsburgh’s own drag ...