PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather

Dan Bear of Pittsburgh takes home title

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3 years ago

January 16, 2023

Dan Bear, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2023 on Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2023 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. Dan Bear of Pittsburgh won the title.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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