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Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Bar Faces Police Inspection During Drag Show

P Town's occupancy violations prompt a review of inspection practices as the community reflects on historical trauma tied to gay bar raids.

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Overview

  • A surprise multi-agency inspection at P Town during a drag show featuring Amanda Lepore uncovered occupancy limit violations, with 133 patrons exceeding the permitted 70.
  • Patrons were evacuated and waited outside for 30 minutes while officers from the Nuisance Bar Task Force conducted a compliance check inside the venue.
  • P Town management confirmed no mistreatment occurred, pledged to address cited violations, and is working to update its occupancy license following COVID-era renovations.
  • Mayor Ed Gainey ordered a review of the task force's operations and emphasized the need for sensitivity to historical trauma from past LGBTQ+ bar raids.
  • The origin of the complaint that initiated the inspection is under investigation, with city officials confirming they did not file it.