🛒 New grocery store option in Pittsburgh?

Trump Backers Now Support Mail-In Ballot Law

The rematch of Joe Biden and Donald Trump is just five months away and Pennsylvania remains a crucial state in the outcome. In 2020, then-President Donald Trump challenged the legality of Pennsylvania’s vote-by-mail law. He lost in court and at the ballot box. President Joe Biden captured 76% of the mail ballots leading to his one percentage point victory. Now, some local Republican leaders are trying to encourage their base to vote by mail, though Trump himself has sent mixed messaging about early voting. [PublicSource]

Legislators Get Down to Budget Business

With Memorial Day passed, Pennsylvania lawmakers will intensify talks over passing a state budget by June 30. Two priorities are education funding and tax cuts. In his February budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a $1 billion increase in education spending. Senate Republican leaders say they’re open to a boost in education funding, but they want a cut in the personal income tax. [Spotlight PA]

• Learn about Gov. Shapiro’s priorities, including public transit and a higher minimum wage. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

New Pollution Limits at Clairton Coke Works?

The EPA is fine-turning new rules that could limit emissions from U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works as well as similar plants in Westmoreland County and four other states. The agency would set new standards for the release of hazardous chemicals during the coke-making process. A U.S. Steel spokesperson said new limits would impose “unprecedented costs.” [Allegheny Front]

Pittsburgh Area Might Get New Grocery Option

Wegman’s, the New York-based grocery chain, is in negotiations to open its first Pittsburgh-area store. The company is reportedly eyeing a site near the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex along Route 228 in Cranberry. Wegman’s operates more than 100 stores in eight states and Washington, D.C. 19 are in Pennsylvania with the nearest ones in Erie and State College. [Patch]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find the stickers in this photo above? 👀

🌟 Shoutout to Krystal P., Gardenia S., Carla C., Meg M., Leslie T., Jana C., Zoey A., Michelle A., William G., Martin S., Pamela H., Tricia D., and Renee S., who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge!

Love, Pittsburgh is a favorite for snagging sweet gifts and thoughtful reminders from home. Looking for inspiration for June? Check out our Pride-themed gift guide from last year!

The Rudest Pittsburgh Insults From the Past 200 Years

Pittsburgh has always had its problems, and complaining about them is one of our favorite sports. But there’s also a long tradition of outsiders coming here — or even just reading about our town — and thinking it’s OK to add their two cents. Local writer Virginia Montanez rounded up some of the funniest and most creative insults lobbed at Pittsburgh over two centuries. She joins us to share her favorites and explain why our city drew so much ire from outside writers, newsmakers, and prominent figures.