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 fo…

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 there. Research shows that compared to previous generations, young single people today are facing a unique set of problems affecting their dating lives.

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 experiences in Pittsburgh. “Heaven is basically an extension of the club,” says Angel, the party’s creator and head of staff at Club Pittsburgh.

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, “ doing exactly what this administration has trained them to — impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up, root and branch.” That was posted on 

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.&n…

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, an…

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 m…

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 in full force Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Now entering its 53rd year, Pittsburgh Pride is the largest Pride celebration in Pennsylvania.

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 Trump to office. The study, conducted by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, surveyed 1,055 LGBTQ adults nationwide between May 29 and June 13, 2025.

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 memoir, “The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a 'Beaurtiful' and Everlasting Relationship,” out today, opens with a bold declaration about love being “quite the motherfucker,” and the honesty only deepens from there.

There were nine glittering queens 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 to exalt Andi Whorehol as Ms. Blue Moon 2026.  This year’s theme was “Heavy Metal Lover: Leather, Lace, and Latex,” an ode to Lady Gaga, and Andi brought it from the moment she stepped on stage in her recreation of Lady Gaga’s iconic 2010 VMA’s look dubbed the “meat dress.” Throughout the night, Andi showed her attention to detail through all of her looks and showed the crowd what drag means to her.

“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, gesturin…

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, covering the hottest topics of the LGBTQ Community of Pittsburgh, and including all the details on the biggest Pride events across the region.

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 vote for six more weeks of gay rights regardless. February is here, and it’s giving fresh start energy... but like, the gentle kind.

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 Trump’s immigration crackdown has left Americans stunned and asking the same question: What the hell is happening to our country?

It’s the other hot ticket queer-themed show right now, “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan’s “Pluribus,” which has captured audiences’ imaginations much like that gay hocke…

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 moon, crafting with your coven, or sipping cocktails while shouting at the Grammys, there’s something for every identity, vibe, and mood.

The HBO Max TV show Heated Rivalry recently went viral and garnered a worldwide audience far beyond its Canadian domestic market. Based on the popular novel by Rachel Reid, the series follows the s…

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 boards to managing budgets and holding space for inclusive, community-centered queer sports. Without commissioners, there’s no league. Every dodgeball spike, bocce toss, and pickleball rally is made possible by volunteers who step up, lead with care, and keep the leagues running.

“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 behind that. Sounds nice. The number of transgender people in the U.S. is, while unknown, estimated by USA Today…

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 …

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 nonbinary people who are attracted to women—and both groups embrace that inclusive definition. Lesbiyinz Has a Group for You…