Drew Filipski

Drew Filipski (he/him/his) is a freelance writer and journalist. An Ohio native, Drew is currently pursuing a major in journalism as part of the Carr Van Anda Program (B.S.J.) and a minor in marketing at Ohio University. Drew was selected as a scholar for NLGJA’s 2024 CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project and as a mentee for the inaugural Visit Greater Palm Springs Meet the Mentors program. His work has appeared in Signal Tribune, The Buckeye Flame, INTO, and Queerty.

A Lifeline Long Overdue: New Cleveland-based health clinic specializes in LGBTQ+, Latino care

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● May 28, 2026

Neighborhood Family Practice is bringing culturally rooted, community-based care directly to one of the city’s most underserved communities

Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

‘You Matter. Period.’ Inside an Ohio Clinic Making Sexual and Mental Health Work Together for LGBTQ+ Patients

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● November 25, 2025

Neighborhood Family Practice uses trauma-informed therapy and sexual-health integration to help queer and trans patients unlearn shame, rebuild trust and reclaim their bodies.

Breaking the silence around senior LGBTQ+ sexual health

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● October 14, 2025

Cultural norms, stigma and limited screenings put LGBTQ+ seniors at risk—but one Ohio provider is working to change that.

As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community

By Drew Filipski ● Health & Wellness ● August 12, 2025

With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

Audio“We’ve got more stories to tell.” Sasha Colby on why she’s back on the road—and why Ohio is a must-stop.

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● July 30, 2025

Ahead of her two Ohio tour stops, we talked to Sasha Colby about resisting anti-drag legislation, her time living in the Midwest and why Ohioans know good drag.