Explore Wheeling With This Artist’s Interactive Coloring Book Alex Panas September 14, 2021 What comes to mind when you think of iconic Wheeling landmarks? Perhaps it's the Wheeling Suspension Bridge - one of the few of its kind to be designated a National Historic Landmark. Or maybe it’s Gideon, the ...
Progress on Market Street: Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Wheeling-Pitt Building Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media August 20, 2021 It’s hard to turn a corner in Downtown Wheeling without coming across a new redevelopment project. Whether it’s a new coffee shop popping up on Main Street or the very visible ongoing streetscaping project, it’...
Kids Grow Farmers Market Promotes Farming, Entrepreneurship and Fun! Alex Panas July 29, 2021 While some kids spend their summers leisurely enjoying their time away from the classroom, the kids enrolled in the Laughlin Chapel’s summer camp have spent the last six weeks learning entrepreneurship, farming...
Gear Up For Wheeling’s Grecian Festival Alex Panas July 26, 2021 Summer is festival season in Wheeling, and this week organizers from St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are gearing up for their annual four-day Grecian Festival from July 28-31. After canceling last yea...
5 Things You Won’t Want To Miss at Wheeling’s Italian Heritage Festival Alex Panas July 23, 2021 The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival always draws a crowd, and this year, event organizers are expecting another great turnout. The weekend-long celebration begins today at noon with opening ceremoni...
Bug Out at the Ohio County Public Library! Alex Panas July 2, 2021 If you’ve been following along with the Ohio County Public Library’s latest programming, then you already know it’s been the summer of bugs! Between the library’s People’s University series focusing on bugs and...
Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley Alex Panas June 17, 2021 Editor's Note: Since publication, legislation was passed to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The bill was signed at 3:30 p.m. on June 17, 2021.&n...
Find Out Who Makes Wheeling’s Best Charcuterie at the Battle of the Boards Alex Panas June 15, 2021 A classic meat and cheese tray has been a staple at get-togethers for quite some time, but recently folks have been turning this relatively simple party fare into works of art. Charcuterie boards have taken the...
Men of Change Organize Community Bike Ride at Heritage Port Alex Panas May 24, 2021 Warmer weather means bike season in Wheeling, and the Men of Change are kicking it off with a community bike ride to promote fellowship and wellbeing. The event will be held this Saturday, May 29 beginning at 1...
Spring is Ramp Season in Wheeling Alex Panas April 16, 2021 For most people, the first signs of spring are birds chirping and flowers blooming. But in West Virginia, we know that spring has sprung when the ramps are ripe for harvesting. What is a ramp, you ask? Ramps ar...
Try These Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs Alex Panas April 2, 2021 Like many traditions we grow up with, we often keep them going every year without stopping to ask “why do we do this?” Decorating Easter eggs is one of those traditions for me. I look forward to decorating eggs...
QUIZ: Which Wheeling Beer Should You Try for St. Paddy’s Day? Alex Panas March 17, 2021 Put down your green beer and treat yourself to a locally-crafted beer made right here in Wheeling! Not sure which local brew is right for you? Weelunk has you covered. Answer these five questions to help you choose which beer you should try while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
Try Something New with the Ohio Valley Photography Club Alex Panas March 16, 2021 Over the past year, we’ve filled our days with new hobbies, like gardening and bread-making, but as more COVID vaccinations become available and life starts to look “normal” again, will we leave all of our pand...
Wheeling Celtic Celebration is Going Virtual Alex Panas February 25, 2021 The 25th Annual Celtic Celebration will take place virtually on Saturday, March 6 beginning at noon. Since 1997, the event has been an opportunity to gather and celebrate the area’s Celtic heritage with music, ...
Wheeling is Feeling the Bern Alex Panas January 30, 2021 Unless you’ve been living under a rock or actively avoiding the internet for the past week, you’ve probably seen your fair share of memes featuring U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. While many guests of the 46th pre...
Oliver’s Pies Voted Best Pie in West Virginia Alex Panas January 15, 2021 Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, or just in the mood for a sweet treat, Wheelingites know that Oliver’s Pies is the place to go. Now, thanks to Yelp and USA Today, Oliver’s Pies has earned the ti...
Weelunk’s Ultimate Guide for Shopping Small Alex Panas December 19, 2020 Originally Published Nov. 25, 2020 With the holiday shopping season upon us, it’s a great time to support locally-owned businesses by shopping small. While many of us are aware of Small Business Saturday, we...
Add This Wheeling Icon To Your Holiday Mailing List Alex Panas December 16, 2020 The holiday season is about spreading cheer, and one member of the Wheeling community could use some extra kindness this year. Charles Waldrum is known by many Wheeling natives as the bearded bicyclist who i...
Volunteer Wheeling Decorates Centre Market for the Holidays Alex Panas December 7, 2020 Centre Market is ready for the holidays after Volunteer Wheeling gathered on Saturday morning to spread some holiday cheer. The group decorated 18 planters with fresh pine and ornaments along Main and Market St...
Shop Locally Online at The Wheeling Artisan Center Alex Panas November 24, 2020 For the last decade, Small Business Saturday has been a day for shoppers to support their community’s local businesses during the holiday season. And as COVID-19 cases continue to spike both locally and across ...
Show of Hands Voting is Open Alex Panas October 26, 2020 Starting today through Nov. 1, four local entrepreneurs are depending on the community to participate in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual Show of Hands crowdfunding event. In lieu of an in-person event, Wheeling Her...
Carve a Wheeling-Themed Pumpkin Alex Panas October 20, 2020 The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp chill in the air - which means that Halloween is right around the corner! With many of us avoiding crowds and taking extra safety precautions amidst the coronavirus, ...
Get to Know Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands Contestants Alex Panas October 9, 2020 The latest round of Show of Hands is set to begin on Oct. 26. The virtual event will showcase four local business owners making their business pitch through short video segments produced by Wheeling Heritage Me...
Volunteers Doing Their Part to Build a Better Wheeling Alex Panas October 8, 2020 What started as a small volunteer group for Wheeling Heritage has blossomed into a city-wide effort to revitalize Wheeling. Volunteer Wheeling is a group of citizens who take on small-scale beautification proje...
Bygone Comebacks: Drive-In Movies Alex Panas September 16, 2020 Editor’s note: Have you noticed lately that bits of the past are creeping into the present? We’re gardening more, going to drive-in movies, spending time with nature, putting jigsaw puzzles together. We are fin...
TRANSPLANTED: Architect Invests in Wheeling, One House at a Time Alex Panas February 28, 2020 Editor's note: In the first of a series on those new to Wheeling, meet Elena D'Angelo, who has her hammer set on transforming Wheeling's housing market through creative renovations. If one of your guilty ple...
OLD CHURCHES, NEW LIFE (Part 2): Buildings Are Real Gems Alex Panas December 31, 2019 Writer's note: When thinking of Wheeling’s scenery, it’s hard to turn a corner without marveling at one of the city’s many churches. Whether it’s the architecture, history or fellowship that draws you in, the b...
OLD CHURCHES, NEW LIFE (Part 1): Framed for the Arts Alex Panas December 30, 2019 Writer's note: When thinking of Wheeling’s scenery, it’s hard to turn a corner without marveling at one of the city’s many churches. Whether it’s the architecture, history or fellowship that draws you in, the b...
Live, Work, Give: Generation Wheeling Committed to Connecting Alex Panas December 22, 2019 Regardless of how much you love our city, I’m sure at one time or another you’ve either heard about or had a discussion with someone about our area’s declining and aging population. From a statewide perspect...
