For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex. The “Queer Eye” food-and-wellness expert — who's helped audiences around the world nourish their bodies and minds through vulnerability and a really good vinaigrette — is now helping to destigmatize sexual health through Gilead's Healthysexual campaign. Porowski joins a growing roster of LGBTQ+ public figures who’ve lent their voices to the campaign, including actors Lukas Gage, Julian Walker and Daniel Franzese.

In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Pittsburgh drag royalty, Leia Way LeStat, whose journey from seminary to crowned queen is as fabulous as it is inspiring. From her early days in t…

For the first time since 1988, the federal government failed to recognize World AIDS Day officially. This erasure didn’t happen in a vacuum—it followed a series of targeted actions by the current a…

In a small but vibrant tattoo studio tucked into Pittsburgh’s creative core, Jess Scutella (they/them) is reimagining what it means to wear your identity on your skin. A tattoo artist, multid…

Navigating life as an LGBTQ+ Latino in the United States comes with unique struggles. Balancing family expectations and cultural values while facing prejudice and adapting to a new country’s legal landscape can feel overwhelming. For many, finding the right support is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. In this conversation, Víctor Franco, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, discusses why therapy in a person’s native language matters.

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Three Rivers Business Alliance hosted its annual My Business My Pride Gala, a celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence in business, nonprofit leadership, and community a…

Pittsburgh’s funniest, mostly queer, comedians want to hear your problems. On Thursday, December 18, Amir Megherhi, Cassi Bruno, Ellen Lundie, Roy Gloeckl, and Tyler Ray Kendrick will address real questions from the audience with honest yet humorous answers. “No Straight Answers: Holiday Edition” is a festive, unfiltered comedy show in which performers answer audience questions about dating, holiday stress, and more. Participants can either write their questions on paper and place them in a bucket or approach the panel directly to ask. Gloeckl originated the concept for the show back in June.

In “Lydia, Lydia, Lydia: A Collection of Photographs,” Pittsburgh’s drag superstar, Lydia B Kollins, who rose to stardom on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Sta…

Subscribe on YouTube 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 redefining what it means to be…

With the current Administration in the White House, the U.S. Government has been doing the bare minimum required to protect its people, which, according to Rachel Shepherd, Executive Director of th…

Sex scares me. As a teenager, at a time when most young men were starting to physically connect with their new, exciting, primal sexual desires, the blood in my body was flowing through my veins just as fast. There was nothing unusual about puberty. Except that my desires were for other men. I had no references, images or examples. No place to go, and no one to talk to about these feelings.

Joe King started his career as a game show host. When he was 17, King hosted Kennywood Park’s “It’s You Review,” a show that featured volunteers from the audience learning tricks backstage before p…

Washington County Gay Straight Alliance (WCGSA) held a 20-year celebration on Saturday, December 6, at the historic George Washington Hotel in Washington, PA. The event began in the lobby with registration, a choice of champagne or a nonalcoholic beverage (orange juice, cranberry juice, or ginger ale), and an overflowing charcuterie table. The mezzanine balcony was lined with gift baskets for two raffles: a blue ticket and a purple ticket.

Millvale’s beloved haunted they-bar, Harold’s Haunt, is calling on the queer community and our rich aunties, bosses, and neighbors to help them survive the financial graveyard that has swallowed too many radical third spaces. They’ve just launched a GoFundMe campaign with the ambitious but necessary goal of raising $30,000 to keep their doors open, the heat on, and the wolves of capitalism at bay.

Every December, Pittsburgh embraces the festive holiday season with Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market, where attendees shop from more than 290+ makers selling handcrafted clothing, accessories, art, home decor, jewelry, body products, and more unique items you won’t find anywhere else. The Holiday Market will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh from December 5 to 6.

Presented in partnership with Allies for Health + Wellbeing: Streaming live from the Kelly Strayhorn Theater on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:00pm. Attend ...

Last night, Pittsburgh crowned its newest drag royalty as Snoozy Q took home the title of Miss P Town in a whirlwind night of glitter, spiders, and at least one Glinda gone rogue. The pageant, held…

Five years ago, QBurgh was born from a simple but powerful idea that Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community deserves a media platform created by us and for us. Since then, QBurgh has been on the front lines of queer storytelling, documenting local Pride events, reporting on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, uplifting trans and BIPOC voices, preserving our city’s rich queer history, and celebrating the joy and resilience of our community.

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. Whether you’re looking for your next grea…