I’ve talked to Tori Amos enough times now that I no longer blink when the conversation drifts to witches, demons, fairies or the slow-motion collapse of democracy — often within the same sentence. Her 18th album, “In Times of Dragons,” ...
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:19 p.m. Trace Brewing has suspended its drag brunches and bingos for the foreseeable future due to noise complaints that have prompted a response from state police. The brewery, which has consistently held many ...
Pride-themed sporting events have become commonplace in North American men’s professional sports leagues. These events were introduced with a simple message: LGBTQ+ fans belong in sports. Opposition to them is nothing new — pushback against Pride Nights stretches back at ...
“Danger” just happens to be your middle name. Any fray, any tussle, anytime anybody needs help, they count on you to step in and save the day. You’re brave, smart and strategic, kind to old people, children and small animals ...
The New Castle Prism Initiative celebrated its milestone one-year anniversary with a block party and vendor fair at the Third Independent Presbyterian Church in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. Running from noon to 5 p.m., the family-friendly event brought the ...
To what do we owe our unclaimed dead? Over the past few days I’ve been sitting and thinking about how we honor our queer elders and ancestors who did not live life out in the open. This has obviously been ...
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th. During Pride month last year, almost 70,000 LGBTQ+ young people sought specialized help from 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline. That was the last time they were able to do ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify Finding Your Place There’s something comforting about realizing you belong somewhere. Sometimes it happens all at once. More often, it sneaks up on you. It’s the familiar face who remembers your name. The coffee shop where ...
Queer history is a mix of stories both triumphant and tragic, and it’s vital that we know about all of them, even when they’re painful to revisit. That’s the case with the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans ...
“I’m looking for a book where …” has become a defining phrase of BookTok, TikTok’s massive community of readers and book influencers. The request is rarely for an author or even a title. Instead, romance readers describe spicy details of a favorite ...
Despite the success of shows like “Heated Rivalry” and “Euphoria,” seeing queer people on screen is still rare. Only 9.3% of characters on American TV screens were identified as LGBTQ+ in the 2024-25 season. Around 41% of those characters are not scheduled ...
Pittsburgh Equality Center Town Hall Focuses on Civil Rights, Trans Protections, and Political Power
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Pittsburgh Equality Center hosted a town hall at CO-Hatch South Side Works, 2681 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Ray Sidney-Smith, President and Chair of the organization, moderated a panel that consisted of Chris Soult, ...
Pennsylvania Human Relations commissioners are entrusted with safeguarding the civil rights of Pennsylvanians. They help oversee the agency responsible for investigating discrimination complaints, enforcing the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and promoting equal opportunity in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. ...
This story was originally reported by Candice Norwood of The 19th. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to consider his official nomination to a post he has held since April. ...
If your social feed has ever stopped you mid-scroll because a monstera looked like it’s been better-tended than you have, you’ve probably already found Christopher Griffin — known to their 800,000-strong plant-loving community as Plant Kween. Griffin — @plantkween on ...
I just plugged “Is Riverdance Irish dancing” into a search engine. Turns out the answer is yes. Do you remember the Riverdance craze? In the late ’90s, people could not get enough of this traditional (probably?) style of Irish dancing, often performed in ...
Updated on July 14, 2026 at 5:06 pm. The work of the late Wendi Miller, a transgender woman and prominent figure in Pittsburgh’s queer history, as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights is being celebrated in her studio, Miller Frame in ...
The New Castle Prism Initiative will celebrate its first anniversary with a community block party and vendor fair on Sunday, July 19, bringing together local vendors, food, entertainment, and fundraising to support the organization’s year-round work serving LGBTQ+ people in ...
The Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to approve Senate Bill 45 on July 12, sending legislation that would remove an HIV-specific criminal sentencing enhancement from state law to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk. The bill eliminates a provision that allows people living ...
Despite weeks of challenges surrounding LGBTQ+ visibility in Monroeville, Pride came to the eastern suburbs on Saturday, July 11, with a message of joy, resilience, and community. After organizers increased security in response to reported online threats and supporters raised ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify The Heart of Summer Summer has a funny way of encouraging us to say “yes.” Yes to trying something new. Yes to staying out a little later. Yes to wandering into a bookstore you’ve never visited ...
Thursday, July 2, was a sweltering hot day at the Allegheny County Courthouse. Despite the heat, the Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board met for its monthly meeting in person. The monthly meetings, which are open to the public, evaluate jail ...
For queer audiences who know what it means to feel unseen, Irish actor Kieron Moore’s performance in “Blue Film” offers a rare kind of recognition: a character who isn’t reduced to his wounds, his sexuality or his mistakes, but allowed ...
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th. The United States is using the full power of the federal government to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The American Psychological Association has accused the Trump administration of ignoring science ...
The term “PrEP belly” appeared this spring when one X user commented on a picture of DJ John Summit shirtless on stage, saying he looked like he had “PrEP belly,” Implying that one can develop a visibly enlarged gut from ...
MONROEVILLE, PA — Monroeville Municipal Manager Alex Graziani on Tuesday accepted responsibility for directing the removal of the public library’s Pride Month display, while acknowledging that two members of council had expressed a desire to see it taken down before ...
I recently had a post go viral on Bluesky. As I write this, it has close to 11,000 likes and has been shared nearly 2,400 times. This has never happened to me before. Apparently I struck a nerve. I also gained ...
The Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is condemning last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing states to prohibit transgender students from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity, calling the ruling another attack on vulnerable young people. In a ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify Welcome to Queer Summer There’s something special about July. The days are a little longer. The evenings invite you to stay out just a bit later. The city seems to slow down just enough for spontaneous ...
For many attendees, Anthrocon is about becoming more fully themselves. In Kalliyan’s latest interviews from Anthrocon 2026, attendees describe how creating a fursona has helped them explore confidence, gender identity, and self-expression. One participant explains that their character, Eco, represents ...
July is serving long weekends, Pride after-parties, drag brunches, dance floors, community picnics, queer art, and plenty of chances to make new friends. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back afternoon, a night of dazzling performances, or an excuse to stay ...
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) reimagines its 18th annual benefit as a karaoke fundraiser, House Party: Mic Drop! The event takes place on Saturday, July 11. The Immersive VIP Reception from 7:00–9:00pm spotlights karaoke performances by Treasure Treasure, DS and Anqwenique ...
This story was originally reported by Brooke Migdon and Kate Sosin of The 19th. The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Idaho and West Virginia did not discriminate against two transgender athletes who had sued to be allowed to participate in sports ...
Legendary gay filmmaker Gus Van Sant is currently in talks to direct a feature film about model Hoyt Richards. Don’t know that name? He was widely known in the fashion world for being the highest paid male model of the ...
Against the advice of probably every media consultant on Earth, we’re putting queer journalism on paper. The first issue of the QBurgh monthly newspaper hits the streets next week, bringing local LGBTQ+ news, arts, culture, politics, events, opinion, and community ...
Dear Reader, In an effort to thwart the rise of AI, I am choosing not to use a computer to write this week’s column. I am, instead, writing it by hand using both manmade and natural materials. You will notice ...
Qrew Pittsburgh is proving that you don’t need any rowing experience to find your place on the water. QBurgh’s Kalliyan Winder recently spent an evening with Qrew, the LGBTQ+ and ally team competing in Three Rivers Rowing Association’s Summer Rowing ...
My friends and I created the Pride you celebrate today back in 1970. When those of us who are still here gather and talk about that first march, we all agree on one thing: what Pride has become surpasses anything ...
Rain clouds rolled into Forest Hills on Sunday, but they couldn’t dampen the spirit of the borough’s third annual Pride celebration. Community members, families, neighbors, and allies gathered at Westinghouse Lodge for an afternoon of drag, live music, local vendors, ...
An LGBTQ+-inclusive Pride Month display in the children’s section of the Monroeville Public Library has been removed, prompting questions from residents about how the decision was made and whether municipal officials played a role. Photos taken after the display was ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify What Pride Leaves Behind Well. Here we are. The final Monday of Pride Month. The rainbow storefronts are still up. The event calendars are still busy. The sunscreen is hopefully being replaced with aloe. And somewhere, ...
St. Vincent, whose real name is Annie Clark, had just come from a Barry’s Bootcamp class in West Hollywood when we got on the phone — she offered this immediately, unprompted, clocking that she was talking to an LGBTQ+ publication. ...
The challenges of the current political era have inspired a strong wave of LGBTQ+ titles across every genre and age range, and our editors have been reading. Below are the books we think deserve a place on your summer reading ...
This story was originally reported by Jenae Barnes, Climate Reporter of The 19th. Under a single spotlight, a tall figure in a hooded robe strutted onto the stage, their back to the audience. After a suspenseful beat, three words in large bolded ...
This month, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ community lost two beloved figures whose presence shaped generations of nightlife, friendship, and chosen family. Though they left very different legacies, DJ Billy Sandor and Miss Vivian Semanick shared one thing in common: for decades, they ...
Okay, let’s just say it: you’re tired of lies. They come from above, behind, from either shoulder. They’re repeated, laid out in a line, told as if they’re true but they’re not. You wish people would stop lying to you. ...
Central Outreach Wellness Center is happy to announce that they are testing for Hep C every Monday in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District! Every Monday, 10 AM to 2 PM at 1860 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Walk in! No appointment ...
They co-starred in the multiple Tony Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” and now Tony and Grammy winner Jonathan Groff and his colleague Daniel Radcliffe will work together again in “Trust the Man.” From Peabody Award-winning, queer ...
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 ...
Dozens of residents packed the Monroeville Public Library Board meeting Monday evening to voice support for a children’s Pride Month book display after a Monroeville councilman publicly criticized the collection and described it as “child, sexual grooming.” The display, located ...