Kennywood Facelift, Esplanade Ferris Wheel & More: Weekly Wrap

Pittsburgh PA

19 December, 2021

7:02 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The news cycle typically slows as Christmas and New Year's Day approach, with some media outlets leading with Santa's progress toward town and what type of disaster might strike the sleigh if Rudolph's nose suffers a power failure. But the news cycle around Pittsburgh was plenty active in the past week. Here's what you might have missed: Kennywood is getting quite a makeover as its 125th birthday approaches.A giant Ferris wheel seems increasingly likely to be built in Pittsburgh.Two Pittsburgh bars made the cut on a website's 2021 picks for best new breweries nationwide. A well-known Pittsburgh restaurant is closing for good.A veteran Pittsburgh radio host has left his station.Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.