
Posts tagged with LGBTQ


Closure of Cruze Bar marks changing landscape for Pittsburgh’s Strip District, LGBTQ community
Cruze calls itself "gay-owned, gay-operated, and gay proud."

An all-LGBTQ ensemble created 6 fantastical folk tales for Pittsburgh
Head to Polish Hill this weekend to see “Queer: New American Tall Tales,” part of a Folklab series evaluating underrepresented voices.

A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for state seats. Is Harrisburg ready?
Currently, Brian Sims is the only General Assembly legislator who's out. That could soon change.

This state senator wants Pennsylvania to ban the outdated gay and trans ‘panic defense’
So far, California, Illinois, and Rhode Island prohibit the legal tactic. Sen. Farnese thinks Pa. should be next.

Drag shows in Pittsburgh were banned under zoning code. 60 years later, that could change.
Here’s how ‘one of America’s most progressive cities’ is working to change that.

Join Lesbians Who Tech at their meetup Tuesday in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh chapter is still in its "infancy" but hopes to grow.
Celebrate Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ artists and makers
It's Pride weekend in Pittsburgh, and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh is celebrating local LGBTQ artists and makers. “Smoke and Mirrors” takes place at more than a dozen venues along Penn Avenue and includes performances, a craft market, a bake sale and more.
Where: Various venues
When: June 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. to June 11, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.