Wegman's is finally coming to the Pittsburgh area

[Easterncedar]

7. I hope my experiences were not typical

We don't have Wegman's here in the northernmost east coast. The rural area in Central New York where some of my family lives has lost so many stores. It feels like a food desert to me now. Their Price Chopper is massively depressing.

There are 3 decent chain grocery stores in my small Maine city, population 22,000, with two in the next town. Hannaford dominates, with one Shaw's and an IGA for the competition. An Aldi's just opened in Portland, an hour away, to great excitement. (Not mine.) I generally go to Trader Joe's when I make the trip to the big city, but that's for treats.

I still get most of my produce from the local farmer's market - year round. It's such a luxury.