/news/tags/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US Copyright Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:46:51 GMT /race-gender-identity/2025-12-03/lgbtq-advocates-concerned-about-affirming-spaces-as-studio-west-117-closes-amid-160k-tax-debt Studio West 117, billed as an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community with plans for another phase of construction, will close December 28. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:46:51 GMT /race-gender-identity/2025-12-03/lgbtq-advocates-concerned-about-affirming-spaces-as-studio-west-117-closes-amid-160k-tax-debt Gabriel Kramer /government-politics/2025-12-02/fran-wilson-becomes-second-out-lgbtq-person-sworn-in-to-akron-city-council Wilson, a frequent attendee of council meetings for the past five years, defeated incumbent Sam DeShazior in November. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:49:36 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-02/fran-wilson-becomes-second-out-lgbtq-person-sworn-in-to-akron-city-council Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2025-10-08/clevelands-first-full-time-lgbtq-liaison-is-on-the-job-at-city-hall The liaison will connect community members and city government to address LGBTQ+ needs. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:42:22 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-08/clevelands-first-full-time-lgbtq-liaison-is-on-the-job-at-city-hall Abbey Marshall /community/2025-09-02/this-cleveland-personal-trainer-offers-a-private-safe-gym-for-the-lgbtq-community When it comes to working out at the gym, the fear of discrimination and harassment can create a big fitness obstacle for people in the LGBTQ+ community. One gym owner in Cleveland is hoping to change that with a workout space made by, and for, queer people. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /community/2025-09-02/this-cleveland-personal-trainer-offers-a-private-safe-gym-for-the-lgbtq-community Abbey Marshall /health/2025-04-16/cleveland-lgbtq-drug-treatment-facility-will-soon-offer-mental-health-care-to-reduce-addiction The B. Riley House, an LGBTQ+ drug treatment facility, will soon offer mental health care to address the underlying causes of substance abuse and addiction. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:37:56 GMT /health/2025-04-16/cleveland-lgbtq-drug-treatment-facility-will-soon-offer-mental-health-care-to-reduce-addiction Stephen Langel /community/2024-12-10/akrons-missing-street-holds-the-history-of-citys-lgbtq-past A University of Akron class is unearthing Akron's LGBTQ+ past by learning about a neighborhood uprooted due to urban renewal efforts in the 1960s and 70s. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /community/2024-12-10/akrons-missing-street-holds-the-history-of-citys-lgbtq-past J. Nungesser /community/2024-04-30/northeast-ohio-high-school-students-to-present-findings-from-research-on-lgbtq-issues A cohort of seven high school students will present findings May 2 from a two-year research project on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:44:50 GMT /community/2024-04-30/northeast-ohio-high-school-students-to-present-findings-from-research-on-lgbtq-issues Stephen Langel /health/2024-01-22/cleveland-heights-family-with-a-transgender-child-faces-an-uncertain-future-in-ohio The Burkle family of Cleveland Heights said House Bill 68 could make it unsafe for their family to remain in Ohio with a transgender daughter. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health/2024-01-22/cleveland-heights-family-with-a-transgender-child-faces-an-uncertain-future-in-ohio Stephen Langel /health/2024-01-08/from-heartbreak-to-relief-northeast-ohio-families-share-mixed-reactions-to-potential-hb-68-veto-override Some Northeast Ohio families are worried while others are hopeful as Ohio awaits a potential override on Gov. Mike DeWine's decision to veto the bill, which would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:26:39 GMT /health/2024-01-08/from-heartbreak-to-relief-northeast-ohio-families-share-mixed-reactions-to-potential-hb-68-veto-override Stephen Langel, Justin Glanville, Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /arts-culture/2023-08-01/porthouse-theatres-the-prom-brings-modern-love-story-to-northeast-ohio-audiences Porthouse Theatre is performing the musical “The Prom.” The show is a contemporary comedy that features a gay couple as the main focus of the story. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:20:34 GMT /arts-culture/2023-08-01/porthouse-theatres-the-prom-brings-modern-love-story-to-northeast-ohio-audiences Chloe Robertson