🍷 Can Pgh wine shops survive tariffs?

🏹 City Expands Bow-Hunting in Parks

Pittsburgh is taking its deer management program to four new parks: Hays Woods, Hazelwood Greenway, South Side Park, and Seldom Seen Greenway in Beechview. The city is seeking 65 local archers to join the efforts, starting in September. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• 🌳 Don’t worry, there are specific hunting zones! It shouldn’t bother your hikes and scenic views in Pittsburgh parks. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh / 📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

🌕 Astrobotic Lands Another NASA Contract

The Pittsburgh-based aerospace company will develop a 100-foot-tall solar array that could be used to create a power source for future solar missions. Astrobotic is also planning to launch Griffin-1, a rover mission to the lunar south pole, sometime this year. [TribLive]

🩺 PA Opens Multi-State Licensure to Nurses

Pennsylvania nurses can now practice in other states through a new licensure agreement. Find the list of 43 states that are a part of the compact. [WPXI / Nurse Compact]

🦟 West Nile Detected in Allegheny County

Mosquitos in Wilkinsburg, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver, Hazelwood, and Schenley Park tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the county health department. Most people who contract the virus don’t present symptoms, and less than 1% develop a serious illness.

• 💧What can you do? Wear insect repellent, remove stagnant water, and report potential breeding sites through this online form. [Allegheny County]

Pittsburgh’s wine scene is growing — and it's worth exploring! — thanks to a passionate network of local importers, sommeliers, and educators making sure everyone has something exciting to sip.

Here’s a taste of some local favorites ⬇️

Apteka

📍Bloomfield

A haven for natural wine with a highly celebrated, fully vegan Eastern European menu. Wines here are curated to match bold flavors and curious palates.

Barcelona Wine Bar

📍Downtown

Offers a diverse list with half-pours so you can sip as much as you dare. Perfect for discovering new favorites and pairing with Spanish and Mediterranean tapas.

Palate Partners

📍Lawrenceville

Home to tastings and wine education. Come for a one-off event or dive into deeper study. Owners Deb and Mike are friendly, accessible, funny, and so full of knowledge — and they always have a new recommendation up their sleeves.

Fig & Ash

📍North Side

New American cuisine and a modern wine program that hits all the right notes — global variety, quality pours, and food-first pairings.

Dish Osteria

📍South Side

A longtime staple of Pittsburgh’s wine-and-dine scene. Southern Italian cuisine with a deep, thoughtful list of Mediterranean wines.

🍇 Find casual and creative wine bars, upscale tasting experiences, boutique bottle shops, and more impressive wine menus around the Burgh.