Nikki Burfield writes on how coming out as a trans woman gave her happiness and the freedom to be true to herself.

Although anticipated for months, the announcement that Roe v. Wade will no longer protect the right to abortion has set off shockwaves around the nation and here in Pittsburgh. Read on to see how politicians and the community are responding.

Josué Luciano decorates cakes as Pride flags and grows his following on social media.

Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From hanging with furries at Anthrocon to shopping for rad clothing and decor at the PGH Flea Night Market, we've got a list of this week's top events in the Steel City.

Look to the stars — both astrological figures and notable celebrities and writers — before planning your week. In week's Free Will Astrology, Rob Brezsny includes advice from bell hooks, Haruki Murakami, @luxuryblkwomen, and more.

She Gets the Girl is a coming-of-age story set at the University of Pittsburgh that follows two girls in a sweet romantic comedy. Plus a look at our July Book Club selection: Unprotected.

Allentown's Bottlerocket Social Hall, full of quirky 1970s items, hopes to invigorate the comedy scene.

Not sure what to do with your rage over the death of Roe v. Wade? Here's how you can take immediate action.

A fluctuating crowd of protesters joined unionized workers at Starbucks' Bloomfield branch during a weekend-long protest against alleged budget cuts and employee terminations. Now and then, passing drivers would honk their horns in support and the protesters would respond with loud cheers...

Duolingo angles for the top spot in Pittsburgh's taco scene with a new taqueria that pairs authentic Mexican eats with rapid Spanish lessons.

After many months of COVID-19-induced delays, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey finally held his inaugural celebration this Saturday. The event was filled with pizazz and glamor, and even saw the mayor break out into a few measures of rap.

This morning, several maternal-child health (MCH) nurses and a few children gathered outside West Penn Hospital to address the anticipated impacts of the fall of Roe v. Wade on Pittsburgh patients, families, and healthcare workers. The nurses say that the Supreme Court has taken away the ability to make “the best healthcare choices” from pregnant people and their families and warn that the consequences of the Supreme Court decision “will be devastating" and result in worse medical care for all patients.

Some Pittsburgh businesses are raising money for abortion rights and services, and you can support their efforts while also purchasing flowers, skin care products, movie tickets, and more.

"What causes change is discomfort, and we have to make it!" - Susan on the need for women to organize and fight back on their rights being taken away...

This week, Food News has new tacos and summer drinks, a resurrected coffee shop, and more.

A number of companies, including some based in Pittsburgh, are working to ensure that their employees are able to access abortion and other reproductive care services.

Following a string of mass shootings that have shaken the nation this year, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is urging state lawmakers to take action on gun reform.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera continues its commitment to bringing fresh and innovative acts to stages across Pittsburgh in its new season, with performances in-person after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Tune is as Pittsburgh's liberal talk show host Lynn Cullen reacts to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Incarcerated people at the state prison in Greene County have been on strike since June 7

At least 16 incarcerated individuals at a state prison about an hour south of Pittsburgh began refusing food on June 7 to protest the conditions of their solitary confinement.