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 ...
I am one of the few people who has never seen “The Princess Bride.” I’ve seen parts of it. I remember André the Giant being ...
Storytelling Through Trinkets, Textures, and Tenderness
From seminary to softball to drag! Leia Way LeStat's journey of self-discovery is everything.
Updated December 17, 2025, at 8:26 AM. On June 7, 2025, Trevor Preisel sought to support his local LGBTQ+ community in New Castle, PA, 26 miles outside Pittsburgh. Preisel hosted New Castle’s first-ever Pride event. New Castle Pride was a ...
A federal judge in Philadelphia became the fourth in the nation last month to rule against the Trump administration by blocking its demand for the ...
Nebby Nick laced up his skates and suited up in full gear to take a spin with Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey, a queer-led recreational team that’s ...
We’ve already told you about Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming stage role in London in Kip Williams’ “Dracula” where she will play 23 different characters. But the ...
Content warning: This story contains references to self harm. When people talk about surviving suicide, they usually describe waking up in a hospital room or ...
“Being true to yourself and not conforming is one of the bravest things you can do.” Our latest Artist Spotlight shines on Lilly Kubit, a multidisciplinary artist creating love-soaked, maximalist work through Pound Mutt Procurements @pound.mutt From found-object jewelry to DIY chandeliers, every piece is a celebration of transformation, queer identity, and the power of second chances. Full spotlight link in bio.
2025 reminded us that queer life in Pittsburgh is anything but quiet. From packed parks and dancefloors to courtrooms and council chambers, this year was a fierce reminder that visibility alone is not safety and that celebration and resistance often go hand in hand. Full list of the top stories of LGBTQ Pittsburgh 2025, link in bio.
We saw what happens when institutions fail us. We watched as lawmakers, developers, and healthcare giants tried to legislate us out of existence, bulldoze our history, and withhold life-saving care. And we also saw what happens when community steps up. When drag queens take the mic in the rain. When parents raise their voices for trans kids. When neighbors fight to preserve a bar not because it was glamorous, but because it was theirs.
Even in the hardest moments, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community found ways to gather, protest, sing, and keep each other alive. That’s what makes this city special. We don’t just show up for each other, we hold each other up.
As we head into 2026, the work continues, but so does the joy. QBurgh will be right here with you, telling the stories that matter, amplifying the voices that too often go unheard, and refusing to let queer Pittsburgh be forgotten, erased, or ignored.
We’re not going anywhere.
A federal judge blocked the DOJ’s attempt to get medical records from UPMC related to gender-affirming care. The Judge said the request carried “a whiff of ill intent” and pointed directly to the government’s own anti-trans rhetoric. Read the full story, link in bio.
Parenting resources still center straight, cis, nuclear families, but queer families have always done things differently. Pittsburgh-based @buildingblendedbonds offers affirming coaching and community for queer blended families. Read more about them link in bio.
As winter settles in, time to curl up with a book that speaks to the complexity and beauty of queer life. Grab a blanket, brew some tea and settle in for a cozy read that honors who we are and who we`re becoming. Full list of queer winter reads link in bio.
