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Why Wheeling: Logan Schmitt

Adam Payne September 6, 2023

If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably...

Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson

Diana Bell February 27, 2023

Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment...

Why Wheeling: The McGregor Sisters

Karin Butyn January 4, 2023

I asked the McGregor sisters what they would tell someone considering a move to Wheeling.  They simultaneously answered, “do it!”...

This is Why Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration is Held at Market Plaza

Kate Wietor and Betsy Sweeny June 17, 2022

This weekend, Wheeling will come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth, a word created from...

Why Wheeling: Tyler and Jack

Rosemary Ketchum December 29, 2021

Originally published April 6, 2021  We’ve all picked up a few hobbies over the past year, and scrolling listings on...

Why Wheeling: Isaiah Alford

Angela Hawk November 2, 2021

Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to...

Why Wheeling: Ally Colina

Rosemary Ketchum September 10, 2021

In today’s market, it may seem harder than ever to buy a home. With soaring prices, stringent loan requirements, and...

Why Wheeling: Lena Slivchenko

Rosemary Ketchum January 19, 2021

Longtime trends have shown that quality community recreation is a driving force for attracting new residents to a city while...

Why Wheeling: John and Camille Devlin

Rosemary Ketchum November 11, 2020

According to The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, “the arts and culture sector contributes $1.5 billion to West Virginia’s economy, representing...

Why Wheeling: One Couple Trades Virginia for the Friendly City

Rosemary Ketchum September 25, 2020

Writer’s Note: For years, the state of West Virginia has been in population free fall. People leave our state for...

Why Were There Water Fountains On This Wheeling Monument?

Kate Wietor May 27, 2022

There is a secret hiding among the monuments at Heritage Port. Discerning eyes may have noticed that the Riverside Park...

Why Was This Danish Immigrant in California Looking for Love in Wheeling?

Kate Wietor February 12, 2022

“A SOBER, cultured, industrious merchant of age 40 desires the acquaintance of respectable lady, object marriage. No objection to widow...

Why Were Victorian Wheelingites So Disappointed by This Famous Ghost?

Kate Wietor October 27, 2021

Unless you were living under a rock in 1862, you were aware of the ghost that was haunting theatres far...

Why Wharton Came Home to Wheeling

Steve Novotney May 26, 2017

He grew up here. Most of his family has always lived here. And, now, after three decades, he lives here...

Paint the Town: Have You Seen These Murals Around Wheeling?

Makayla Carney September 22, 2023

We put up posters and paintings in our homes to make them lovely and livable, why should we not do...

You Won’t Want To Miss This Wild and Wonderful Art Exhibit in Wheeling

Provided and Phyllis Sigal September 20, 2023

Herons and zebras and owls, oh my! Not to mention rabbits and robins, pythons and penguins, cheetahs and chickadees, and...

What the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Wants You to Know About Their New Season

Alex Panas September 20, 2023

Next week, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will return to the Capitol Theatre stage for their season opener. The theme of...

The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus Club

Kate Wietor September 19, 2023

Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...

History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to Wheeling

Emma Wiley September 5, 2023

Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...

From Tea Rooms to Pitas: Four Menus from Historic Wheeling Restaurants

Emma Wiley August 18, 2023

Can you imagine the menu from your favorite childhood restaurant? Does it conjure up memories and have your go-to order?...

Have You Heard These 10 Songs About Wheeling?

Kate Wietor August 11, 2023

Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...

Wheeling Heritage Receives Second Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service

Wheeling Heritage Staff August 10, 2023

Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...

Wheeling’s Cool History of Air Conditioning

Kate Wietor August 7, 2023

If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air...

YNST Magazine Takes Home $7,064 at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands

Justice Hudson July 27, 2023

Four business owners competed in the third and final Show of Hands event over the 2023 season. Tacet Coffee, Moonlight...

Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest Tradition

Annalese Aderholt July 26, 2023

When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...

Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 Years

Haley Steed June 2, 2023

If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as...

Meet the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Justice Hudson May 24, 2023

Grow Ohio Valley’s summer CSA–or community supported agriculture–program will launch on June 29, 2023, its tenth consecutive year of providing...

Wheeling’s Minit Carwash Reimagined for a New Era

Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 3, 2023

Many of us remember that long line of cars that snaked back toward the Perkins intersection on a sunny afternoon....

Local Organizations Team Up To Host Dog Adoption Event in Downtown Wheeling

Provided March 29, 2023

The Public Market, an entity of Grow Ohio Valley,  is hosting a “Dog Adoption Day” in partnership with the Belmont...

How Did This Wheeling Trolley End Up In Maine?

Haley Steed March 24, 2023

The tale of Streetcar No. 639 began almost a century ago and is one rife with twists and turns; adventure...

Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront Development

Weelunk Staff March 15, 2023

The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents,...

7 Tasty Cocktails To Try This Weekend in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman March 3, 2023

If you’ve binge-watched Drink Masters on Netflix recently, then you already know that there is something about a beautifully-curated drink...

Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In Town

Kate Wietor February 21, 2023

This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project,...

Get To Know Wheeling Heritage’s Latest Show of Hands Participants

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 6, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event returns this Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, and...

Marvelous Maps of Wheeling

Emma Wiley January 23, 2023

Originally published Sept. 8.,2021 Can you find the coolest/weirdest/strangest detail on a map? Hint: You have to look closely…it’s all...

Under the Elder Tree: Wheeling’s Modern-Day Apothecary

Haley Steed January 10, 2023

If you’ve never paid a visit to Under the Elder Tree, you should know that it is truly a place...

Wheeling Lightningbirds Inspire All Of Us To Try Something New

Lindsay Ammirante November 29, 2022

Growing up in Wheeling allows for some pretty special core memories. From your trips through the Oglebay Festival Lights to...

Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar!

Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022

Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of...

Small Business Saturday Returns to Wheeling Nov. 26

Alex Panas November 22, 2022

Want to make a positive impact on our local economy? Shop small this Saturday! Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has...

Wheeling Chef Shares Her Secret For Making The Best Pumpkin Pie

Melissa Rebholz November 18, 2022

What’s the secret to making the best pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? The answer might surprise you…it’s butternut squash! Why? Not...

Wheeling Haunts Season Finale: Halloween Extravaganza

Wheeling Heritage Media October 31, 2022

Happy Halloween! Are you ready for some spooky tricks and treats? This week, Cassie and Alex are closing out the...

How a Wheeling Company Became One of the Country’s Largest Pharmaceutical Giants

Emma Wiley September 28, 2022

Originally published July 19, 2021 Taking a first pass through Wheeling’s history, you would certainly notice the prevalence of industries...

You’re Bound To Love This Bookstore in Downtown Wheeling

Hanna Perry September 8, 2022

Vigilant Books is an independent bookstore that is located that is temporarily located at 1900 Market St. in downtown Wheeling,...

A Brief Look at Wheeling’s Boating History

Ellery McGregor September 7, 2022

As we approach the end of a long, hot Wheeling summer, the Ohio River is seeing a surge in people...

New Cocktail Bar Opens in South Wheeling

Ellery McGregor August 24, 2022

A decent cocktail can be hard to find – but not anymore! You can now enjoy an incredible cocktail with...

Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

Betsy Sweeny July 20, 2022

Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as...

Wheeling Chef Shares Her Tips For The Perfect Grilled Pizza

Melissa Rebholz July 1, 2022

Do you love thin crust artisan pizza?  I’m talking about the kind of pizza usually seen coming out of a...

Wheeling Family Launches a Summer Swim Pass Program for Kids

Laura Lynn Brown June 15, 2022

Originally published June 1, 2021 Chip Calissie grew up in South Wheeling enjoying carefree summers, playing ball with friends and...

Faris and Giesey: A Dynamic Duo Who Made Their Mark on Wheeling Through Architecture

Kate Wietor June 13, 2022

Throughout the years, Wheeling has been home to several well-known architects. We’ve previously covered some of the iconic buildings designed...

We Challenge You To Complete the Wheeling Summer Bucket List

Ellery McGregor June 7, 2022

School is out, the weather is warm, and it’s time for some summer fun in Wheeling! With gas prices on...