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08/16/2025

We sat down with Richard Krug, Executive Director of Shepherd Wellness Community, to talk about the organization’s past, present, and future.

Since 1987, the Shepherd Wellness Community has been a safe haven and lifeline for people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Pennsylvania. Born in the height of the AIDS crisis, Shepherd Wellness Comm…

08/16/2025

If someone told you that you’ve been referred for an HRA, and you’re wondering, “What exactly is going on back there,” you’re not alone. So here’s everything you need to know about HRA, answered with care and clarity.

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…

08/15/2025

AIDS Free Pittsburgh is your resource for finding resources and services for those living with HIV. Just enter your zip code, select a service area and find providers near you, or contact us for more information. https://www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org/resource-finder

08/15/2025

Conversion therapy has been denounced by major medical organizations including the American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Week after week, a teenage Brandon Long sat through counseling sessions that he said framed his identity as a failure. Now an ordained minister in northern Kentucky, Long told Kentucky state lawmak…

08/14/2025

The Steel City Softball League, Pittsburgh’s q***r softball league, concluded its 44th season this past weekend. Check out all the photos.

The Steel City Softball League, Pittsburgh’s q***r softball league, concluded its 44th season this past weekend. The league honors both Regular season Champions and Playoff Champions. The Expendaba…

08/12/2025

Q***r Bocce is officially back! The 9th Stonewall Sports - Pittsburgh Bocce season kicked off Thursday with a record-setting 600 players and 66 teams.

Q***r Bocce is officially back! The 9th Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh Bocce season kicked off Thursday with a record-setting 600 players and 66 teams competing at Les Getz Field in Swissvale. You can…

08/11/2025

Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who decided that her personal religious beliefs were more important than the law, is back and this time she’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality entirely.

Remember Kim Davis? The former Kentucky county clerk who decided that her personal religious beliefs were more important than the law, basic decency, and the right of q***r people to marry? She’s b…

08/10/2025

Murray Hill, the q***r nightlife pioneer, says comedy can disarm hate and his new show, ‘King of Drag,’ creates joyful q***r space in response. Check out the full interview.

If you’ve spent any time around q***r performance, alt-cabaret or downtown New York City nightlife over the past few decades, chances are you’ve come across Murray Hill — the iconic drag king, come…

08/08/2025

Metro Community Health Center provides integrated medical, mental health, and dental care to ALL, regardless of the ability to pay. https://metrocommunityhealthcenter.org

08/08/2025

Iconic trans comedian, writer, and actress Nori Reed is coming to Pittsburgh with the eight-city Cheeky Summer Tour.

Iconic LA-based comedian, writer, and actress Nori Reed is coming to Pittsburgh with the eight-city Cheeky Summer Tour. Reed, who originally moved to California from Christian, Kentucky, to become …

08/08/2025

QMNTY Fitness at the QMNTY Center invites folks of all fitness levels, from barbell veterans to “I guess I’ll try yoga once,” to find joy in movement in a safe, affirming space.

The QMNTY Center is leveling up. On Monday, August 11, 2025, the hub for q***r connection and care on the Northside will cut the ribbon on QMNTY Fitness, a brand-new space designed to keep Pittsbur…

08/06/2025

The LGBTQ-specific option on the 988 lifeline gave q***r youth immediate access to trained counselors. Now, Trump has shut it down, despite widespread support and need.

The LGBTQ-specific option on the 988 lifeline gave q***r youth immediate access to trained counselors. Now, Trump has shut it down, despite widespread support and need. Editor’s note: This article …