PFLAG Pittsburgh is entering a new chapter of leadership following the departure of longtime board president David West. In a statement released February 18, the organization shared that West recently stepped down after serving six years as president and nine ...
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 you have been ...
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Presidents’ Day is always the hardest holiday to shop for; it’s hard to know what to get the president in your life. But the U.S. ...
Don’t look now, but everybody’s watching. Of course they are; you want all eyes on you because you’re the star. Your thoughts, your choices, your entire life is on display when fame and fortune are yours. It’s a dream come true as ...
On camera from her Malibu home, Kathy Griffin looks harmless, even friendly. But I’m not Gary Busey, Mel Gibson, Larry Ellison or Sean Penn, who are among Griffin’s neighbors — the people, she says, she might run into in Aisle ...
How about that Super Bowl halftime show? Amazing, right? Bad Bunny managed to create a microcosm of Puerto Rico right there on the football field complete with a sugar cane farm, faltering electric lines, replicas of traditional Puerto Rican homes ...
Listen on Spotify Okay. Be honest. Did you have a soft, candlelit, rom-com Valentine’s? Did you aggressively DoorDash and watch true crime documentaries? Did you text your ex? (No judgment. Only light concern.) Valentine’s has come and gone, and whether ...
The Queer Fam Fund (QFF) has officially launched its 2026 fundraising campaign to support Black, Indigenous, people of color and people of trans experience attending this year’s Honcho Campout. Honcho Campout 2026 will take place August 12–17 at Four Quarters ...
Crave, the Canadian streaming service that gave the world “Heated Rivalry,” has a new series coming soon for queer sports fanatics. It’s called “Slo Pitch” and it’s exactly what the name implies: a comedy about a lesbian softball beer league ...
Nebby Nick headed to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater for the launch of Lydia Lydia Lydia: A Collection of Photographs. From the moment the lobby opened, the energy was clear: buffoonery, stupidity, and pure chaos, in all the best ways. Between ...
This story was originally reported by our partners at The 19th. Mike Holmes, 59, started watching “Heated Rivalry” because of the sex. “The first two episodes are the spiciest and, of course, that’s fun to watch,” he told The 19th. The ...
As first reported by PEOPLE, a six-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh has already sold nearly 80,000 boxes of cookies this season and she’s not slowing down. Her name is Pim. She’s in kindergarten. And she may be rewriting Girl Scout ...
This story was originally reported by our partners at the The 19th. Their health care premiums have skyrocketed. And now, women and LGBTQ+ people across the country are scrambling. Some are pushing off paying for retirement, or dipping into their savings. Some ...
After a year of controversy and deeply divided school board meetings, the Pine-Richland School District is moving toward a more inclusive future with the suspension of its controversial library book policy, Policy 109.1, and the introduction of a new, more ...
Big announcement, everyone! ICE, the masked paramilitary force that is terrorizing neighborhoods and executing people in the street with the full support of the federal government, will now have each officer wear a body camera. And not a moment too ...
In 1788, when western Pennsylvania residents petitioned the General Assembly to create Allegheny County, four of the petitioners were free Black men. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was home to many stops on the Underground Railroad, and the neighborhood now called ...
A conservative nonprofit with ties to right-wing political messaging unveiled a new ad campaign last week, targeting Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders for their refusal to advance legislation banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The ...
In a heartfelt statement shared with fans and supporters, All Out Music Festival confirmed that it will not be hosting concerts in Pittsburgh or Columbus this year. The team behind the queer-celebrating concert series, known for blending national talent with ...
Listen on Spotify You did it. You survived another week of capitalist nonsense, emotional weather whiplash, and, depending on your luck, a few existential spirals while staring at your group texts. But now it’s Monday, and you’re officially entering your ...
In a year already overflowing with right-wing assaults on queer existence, the “Greater Than” campaign is here to remind us that, yes, they’re still coming for your rights and this time, by reigniting the battle to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges ...
It’s no secret that dating is hard. Whether you are currently single, inundated with dating horror stories online, or listening to a friend’s description of a wild night out, it’s clear that few people are having fun putting themselves out ...
On the third Saturday of every month, something celestial descends on the second floor of Club Pittsburgh. It’s not a vision or a fantasy, it’s Heaven, a trans-centered, after-hours dance party, and it’s becoming one of the most affirming nightlife ...
Turns out the majority of the country thinks that ICE sucks. I’ve got people with whom I agree about very little writing things like, “[ICE and CPB are] doing exactly what this administration has trained them to — impose a reign of ...
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. As we kick off ...
Mark your calendars, Pittsburgh Pride is back, louder and prouder than ever. The organizers behind Pittsburgh Pride have officially announced the theme for this year’s celebration, “Existence is Resistance,” and are inviting the city’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies to gather ...
A new nationally representative survey confirms that a majority of LGBTQ adults, especially transgender and nonbinary people, have experienced discrimination, worsening mental health, and major disruptions to their lives since the November 2024 presidential election and the return of Donald ...
Six years after Da Brat came out publicly in 2020 — a move that felt both terrifying and inevitable — the Grammy-nominated, Chicago-born rapper and her wife, entrepreneur Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart, are ready to tell their story. And they’re not holding back. Their new ...
Updated on February 2, 2026, at 9:54 PM. There were nine glittering drag performers in the running as the Blue Moon Pageant returned last night, but only one emerged victorious. The wall-to-wall crowd buzzed with anticipation until it was time ...
We are excited to announce that QBurgh’s Spring print issue, the Pittsburgh Pride Guide, is coming soon! Each year, the magazine grows even bigger, with last year’s issue featuring 84 pages highlighting local community volunteers, spotlighted community organizations and resources, ...
Listen on Spotify Happy Monday, babe! You’ve officially made it through January, and we don’t want to overstate things, but… you’re basically a queer legend for surviving that mess. The vibes? Improving. The daylight? Expanding. The groundhog? TBD, but we ...
Originally published by our partners at the Philadelphia Gay News on January 26, 2026. Get ready for what may be one of the most outrageous, diabolical and carefully hidden secrets of the Trump administration. Over the past few weeks, Donald ...
February might be the shortest month, but it’s packed tighter than the Blue Moon on pageant night! From dance floors to community care circles, there’s no shortage of magic happening across Pittsburgh and beyond. Whether you’re howling at the full ...
The Stonewall Alliance, the organization behind all of Pittsburgh’s Stonewall Sports leagues, is now accepting nominations for several key commissioner roles for the 2026 seasons. These are the folks who make it all happen, from setting schedules and forming league ...
“Transgender for everyone.” I keep thinking of this bizarre and oddly worded claim by President Trump. A claim he’s made many times. What would that look like, exactly? Does it mean that everyone makes a transgender friend? I can totally get ...
Sapphics looking to find community in Pittsburgh have two thriving options via Instagram with Pittsburgh Lesbiyinz and Lesbi Friends. “Sapphic” has become a popular umbrella term that goes beyond just lesbians to include bi women, pan women, trans folks, and ...
Original reporting by our partners at InformUp: Pittsburgh. Take their survey to quickly communicate your views on key issues affecting the community. Federal immigration enforcement As national unrest over mass deportations is increasing and Pittsburghers are in the streets expressing ...
Allies for Health + Wellbeing is seeking the next cohort of Bright Young People to be honored at events taking place on Friday, May 15, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026. Introduced in 2022, the Bright Young People are constellation of excellence – people who are making ...
For this episode of From Then to Now to When, we meet Aerin Adams, the self-described “Lesbian in Charge” of The Soft Spot, a new sapphic, sober café space in Garfield. The Soft Spot is a vision for a community ...
Originally published by our partners at The 19th on January 26, 2026. LGBTQ+ adults smoke cigarettes at higher rates, according to the American Cancer Society, and fewer people are taking notice. One in 6 queer and 1 in 3 transgender ...
State Representative La’Tasha D. Mayes (D) officially launched her re-election campaign Thursday evening with a community event in East Liberty, outlining a continued vision centered on economic opportunity, support for working families, and the protection of fundamental freedoms. The event ...
The podcast is starting off 2026 with a bang by welcoming back the one and only Dena Stanley, founder of TransYOUniting and President of Pittsburgh Pride! Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors. Topics include: ...
No one is safe in a police state. The past two weeks in Minneapolis have shown us what it looks like when the weight of the federal government comes down upon you. Two citizens shot and killed by masked federal ...
Listen on Spotify Hey babe. We know…this past weekend has been a lot. The news has been heavy, the snow has been deep, and the vibes are…well, kind of “emergency snacks and tear-streaked Netflix” if we’re being real. And that’s ...
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater glittered with queer excellence as QBurgh Presents: Lydia Lydia Lydia, a conversation with the authors, brought a full house to its feet. The electric evening celebrated the hometown glory of Lydia ...
Originally published by our partners at The19th on January 22, 2026. A transgender worker is repeatedly and intentionally misgendered by their coworker. A workplace bars an employee from using facilities that match their gender identity. A supervisor suggests a transgender ...
“I can tell you which protesters will arrive at which times on Saturday, and where they’ll set up to intimidate patients,” a security guard at Allegheny Reproductive Health Center told me, gesturing toward the clinic’s front window. “Procedure days are ...
In the “Now” installment of “From Then to Now to When,” we sit down with Kaitlin and Stephanie Muczyk, wives and business owners behind K8 Do It, a Pittsburgh handygal service redefining what it means to care for your community. ...
In a move that directly addresses the financial barriers to queer nightlife, Club Pittsburgh has reduced several of its core entry prices in an effort to make its space more accessible. The decision reflects the Club’s commitment to evolving with ...
Washington, D.C. — Gage Ryder took home the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 this past weekend during the iconic Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend, held annually in Washington, D.C. Ryder currently holds the title of Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2026, ...
Updated January 23, 2026, at 9:37 AM with event time change. Just days after what was thought to be its final night, Gossip, the only LGBTQ+ bar in Uniontown, is making one last effort to keep its doors open. Following ...