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    QUIZ – How Much Do You Know About These Noteworthy Wheelingites?

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    Catch a Ride on Wheeling’s New Bird Scooters

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey
    CommunityWeelunkHome
    March 16, 2023 251
    Originally published November 19, 2022 Local bird enthusiasts may be familiar with the murmuration of black birds in North Wheeling...

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

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    Community
    March 15, 2023 2751
    The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents,...

    The Inspiration Behind A Female-Driven Documentary Screening

    Alex Panas
    Community
    March 14, 2023 138
    When it comes to community involvement, one of the perks of living in a city the size of Wheeling is...

    Put Your Wheeling Women’s History Knowledge to the Test Tomorrow!

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    March 13, 2023 150
    In celebration of Women’s History Month, Wheeling Heritage is hosting a free Women’s History Month Trivia Night on Tuesday, March...

    Inside the World of Women’s Roller Derby in Wheeling

    Karin Butyn
    Community
    March 13, 2023 646
    “This sport is so empowering,” Krystal, more aptly known as Green Eggs and Slam, explains as we discuss the following...

    Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in Wheeling

    Karin Butyn
    Community
    March 10, 2023 370
    Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In...

    Want to Start a Business? CO.STARTERS Is Back This Spring!

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    March 8, 2023 130
    The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) and Wheeling Heritage are now accepting applications for the eighth cohort of CO.STARTERS, a...
    Eleanor Steber

    QUIZ: Which Famous Wheeling Woman are You?

    Wheeling Heritage Media
    Community
    March 7, 2023 326
    March is women’s history month, and Wheeling is home to no shortage of amazing women. Answer a few short questions and we’ll tell you which famous Wheeling woman you are most like!

    Williams Lea joins UN Global Compact; Commits to Prioritizing Sustainability

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    March 6, 2023 36
    Global skilled business support services firm Williams Lea announced that it is joining the U.N. Global Compact, the world’s largest...

    “How Safe is Our Water?” We Toured Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant to Find Out

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey
    Community
    March 6, 2023 576
    We never give much thought to our water supply; we crank the faucet on and assume the water that streams...

    Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio Saturday, March 10

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    March 6, 2023 29
    David Mayfield of The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform a live solo show...

    7 Tasty Cocktails To Try This Weekend in Wheeling

    Jessica Broverman
    Community
    March 3, 2023 1180
    If you’ve binge-watched Drink Masters on Netflix recently, then you already know that there is something about a beautifully-curated drink...

    Wheeling and WesBanco Arena To Serve as Host for The Basketball Tournament’s 2023 West Virginia Regional

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    March 2, 2023 72
    The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event, today announced that Wheeling and WesBanco Arena will serve as...

    6 Women in Wheeling History That You Should Know

    Alex Walton
    PeopleWeelunkHomeWheeling WV History
    March 1, 2023 1311
    As communities gear up for Women’s History Month celebrations, many reminisce about influential women who have graced their lives. From...

    WHEELING SCENE: Hip Hop, A Black Tie Affair

    Wheeling Heritage Media
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    February 28, 2023 377
    Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this...

    Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson

    Diana Bell
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    February 27, 2023 839
    Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment...

    Local School Celebrates Diversity with Textured Hair Expo

    Alex Panas
    Community
    February 27, 2023 71
    What started as a brainstorming session during a teacher learning day at Bridge Street Middle School has blossomed into a...

    Coming Soon: Citywide Ceramics Take Over!

    Alex Panas
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    February 23, 2023 330
    Wheeling is about to get a whole lot more creative as local ceramic artists, along with Oglebay Institute, Wheeling Heritage,...

    Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling!

    Betsy Sweeny
    Community
    February 23, 2023 724
    February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States...

    Local Middle Schoolers Celebrate Historic Wheeling Landmarks

    Alex Panas
    Community
    February 22, 2023 279
    Students at Bridge Street Middle School have been working on a special project that celebrates Wheeling’s rich history. The “Wheeling...

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

    Kate Wietor
    Community
    February 21, 2023 613
    This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project,...

    DO SOMETHING: Help Us Create the Wheeling Alphabet

    Alex Panas
    CommunityNeighborhoodsWeelunkHome
    February 20, 2023 874
    Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission, is calling on the community to choose which Wheeling...

    Spread a Little Kindness in the Friendly City Today!

    Ellery McGregor
    Community
    February 17, 2023 262
    February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! This fun national “holiday” is a great excuse to show a...

    Touchstone’s Brian Joseph to Headline Inventors’ Event Feb. 23 in Wheeling

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    February 16, 2023 239
    The West Virginia Inventors Society is hitting the road with a Feb. 23 meeting of the minds in Wheeling.  The...

    Check Out These 5 Specialty Foods Made Right Here in Wheeling

    Candace Nelson
    Community
    February 15, 2023 1761
    Wheeling is full of unique and specialty foods that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether they have a cult following...

    Wheeling Boutique’s “In The Hood” Shirts are A Huge Hit

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey
    Community
    February 14, 2023 1216
    You’ve probably seen them around town – plenty of folks are sporting those cute, trendy sweatshirts bearing the name of...

    Weelunk’s Guide to Valentine’s Day in Wheeling 2023

    Adam Marquart
    Community
    February 13, 2023 259
    It’s almost time to treat that special someone in your life for St. Valentine’s Day. Not sure what you’re going...

    The Tasty Legacy of the Stone and Thomas Tea Room

    Alex Walton
    Community
    February 10, 2023 2939
    The City of Wheeling is admired for its dedication to businesses, old and new. From restaurants like Later Alligator and...

    Just Me & More Salon Wins Show of Hands: Black-Owned Business Edition

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    February 9, 2023 260
    After four local business made their pitch to a crowd of more than 250 people at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of...

    Delbert Appointed City’s Building and Planning Director

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    February 7, 2023 10
     City Manager Robert Herron announced today that Brenda J. Delbert has been appointed to the position of Building and Planning...

    How One Dog’s Love Inspired a Mission to Help Owners and Beloved Pets

    Laurie Conway
    Community
    February 7, 2023 151
    Some of life’s greatest things happen at the most unexpected times. That case could be made for Ken Suter, who...

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

    Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media
    Community
    February 6, 2023 245
    Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event returns this Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, and...

    This Valentine’s Day We’re Going Big and Feeling Blue

    Haley Steed
    Community
    February 3, 2023 348
    Wheeling has some breathtaking buildings. Some of them have been lovingly restored to their former glory, while others are patiently...
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    Kicking Off Black History Month

    Emma Wiley
    Community
    February 1, 2023 86
    Black History Month was created by the famous African American historian, Carter G. Woodson, in 1926. Originally known as “Negro...

    This Wheelingite Has Birds Eating Out of His Hand, And Says You Can Do It Too!

    Ellen Brafford McCroskey
    Community
    January 31, 2023 391
    Wheeling resident Joe Roxby is quickly becoming a local bird expert and wildlife citizen scientist.  He offers his tips and...

    This Local Farm is Rooted in Sweet History

    Candace Nelson
    Community
    January 30, 2023 525
    Nestled away in the rolling hills of Wellsburg’s countryside sits Family Roots Farm, a 250-year-old homestead that specializes in sweets. ...

    Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This Week

    Haley Steed
    Community
    January 27, 2023 312
    “This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the...

    I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned…

    Adam Marquart
    Community
    January 25, 2023 348
    If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of...

    24/7 Dad Program at Ohio County Family Support Center Begins February 6

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    January 24, 2023 42
    Starting Monday, February 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Ohio County Family Support Center will be offering 24/7...

    Local Underground Railroad Museum Hosts Black History Month Program

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    January 24, 2023 93
    The Underground Railroad Museum, located in Flushing, Ohio, will be holding its third annual Black History Month program on Sunday,...

    Hip Hop: A Black Tie Affair Returns Feb. 25

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    January 24, 2023 141
    The YWCA Wheeling and Wheeling Heritage present Hip Hop: A Black Tie  Affair on February 25, at the Wheeling Artisan...

    Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Kicks off Leadership Wheeling 2023

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    January 24, 2023 124
    The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome its 2023 Leadership Wheeling class with its first session on Tuesday, January...

    Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series Returns to Bellaire Public Library

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    January 23, 2023 128
    The Bellaire Public Library and the Great Stone Viaduct Historical Education Society forged a partnership in 2013 to sponsor public...
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    Marvelous Maps of Wheeling

    Emma Wiley
    Wheeling WV History
    January 23, 2023 564
    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...

    West Virginia’s First Trade School Was Located Right Here in Wheeling

    Rosemary Ketchum
    Community
    January 20, 2023 1199
    The very first vocational school in West Virginia was located right here in Wheeling – South Wheeling to be exact....

    Four Black-Owned Businesses to Compete in the Next Show of Hands

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    January 18, 2023 437
    Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Black-owned businesses will be competing for the next Show of Hands event on Feb....

    Where to Celebrate MLK Day in the Wheeling Area

    Alex Panas
    Bulletin Board
    January 13, 2023 108
    Folks from across the Ohio Valley will come together to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the Rev....

    The Heartwarming Story Behind the YWCA’s Latest Capital Campaign

    Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media
    Community
    January 12, 2023 144
    How many of us go through old paperwork and documents, begrudgingly discarding them to make way for what will ultimately...

    The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners Building

    Kate Wietor
    Community
    January 11, 2023 4154
    The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The...

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

    Haley Steed
    Community
    January 10, 2023 1390
    If you’ve never paid a visit to Under the Elder Tree, you should know that it is truly a place...
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