Dollywood ❤️’s Kennywood

🎢 Atlanta Company Buys Kennywood

Herschend Family Entertainment is purchasing more than 20 parks across 10 states, including Kennywood, Sandcastle, and Idlewild & SoakZone. The family-owned attractions company has a large portfolio, including Dollywood in Tennessee. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• 💰 The sale price of the 20 parks wasn’t reported, but a theme park expert says it’s likely more than $500 million. [TribLive]

🗳️ Council Candidates Could Get Tossed From Ballot

It’s possible that Pittsburgh voters won’t have a single competitive City Council race on the May 20 primary ballot, as three candidates face legal challenges to their nominating petitions.

• 🙀 This would be the first primary without a contested Council race in the 21st century. [90.5 WESA]

⚖️ Bill Prohibiting Hair Discrimination Moves Forward

The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” passed the PA House 194-8 — largely thanks to Pittsburgh-based Rep. La’Tasha Mayes, who co-sponsored the bill. If it passes the Senate, Pennsylvanians would be protected from hair-related discrimination in workplaces or classrooms. [City Paper]

🪺 Peregrine Falcon Nests at Pitt

Carla, a five-year-old peregrine falcon, has laid two eggs in her nest atop the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. Check out the National Aviary’s live stream to see when they hatch. [National Aviary]

• 🦉 More birdy news: There’s a great horned owl chick living in Schenley Park, and her name is Muppet! [Axios Pittsburgh]

We love to update yinz about the yummiest new places to grab a bite or bev in the Burgh! Check out what caught our eye this week 🤤

🥡 Sesame Inn Gets New Digs

The Chinese, Thai, and sushi restaurant moved from its former North Hills location to inside The Block Northway. Stop in after a day of shopping for dumplings, eggrolls, fried rice, curry, and more. We loved the Buddhist Delight, a mixed vegetable dish with garlic sauce.

🍽️ Nothingman Takes Over the Old ‘Station’

With creamy pasta dishes, meaty handhelds, and BOGO wing nights, Nothingman might be everything we need. The dinner-only restaurant fills the former Station spot on Penn Avenue in Bloomfield. We can’t wait to try their dressed up SpaghettiOs.

🍝 Don’t Pass on March Meatball Madness

Want to try the best meatballs in the Burgh and vote for your fav? Join Sprezzatura on March 30 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to fill your bracket. Tickets are $60.

🍻 Celebrate Oktoberfest in Spring

Hazelwood Brew House is hosting Halfway to Oktoberfest on March 29 with your favorite fall beers, soft pretzels, and sausages — plus games and live music from The Polkamaniacs. The event is free, but you can get a commemorative stein and two brews for $25.