Wheeling Disappoints In Global Traffic Study Rochambeau February 19, 2018 Wheeling has placed only 1,225th out of 1,360 in a recent report on a critical indicator of thriving cities, traffic. The prestigious INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard details the woeful state of local congestion,...
Scenes From Boo At the Zoo Rochambeau October 29, 2017 Boo At The Zoo has had some incredibly nice weather this year, but some dreariness as well. Whatever your preference for Halloween spookiness, hopefully you already took the kids through. If not, tonight (Sunda...
WVPB: Should West Virginia Rejoin Virginia? Rochambeau October 25, 2017 1 West Virginia Public Broadcasting show The Front Porch recently did a segment discussing whether our state would be better off in its pre-1863 configuration, beholden to Richmond. The final consensus was "no", ...
WALS Foundation Will Host “Jobs First Agenda” Community Discussion Series Rochambeau August 30, 2017 Starting Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm, the WALS Foundation will present: The "Jobs First Agenda" Community Discussion Series at the First State Capitol at 1413 Eoff Street in Wheeling. This free program ser...
Farm To Fork 2017 In Pictures Rochambeau August 7, 2017 The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary hosted its 6th annual Farm To Fork benefit dinner on Saturday evening at Rock Valley Farm near Dallas. The cool, clear weather made the idyllic farmhouse setting just about as pe...
Wheeling’s Inclusiveness Highlighted In Reuters News Story Rochambeau March 16, 2017 Recently, it seems that West Virginia has been the subject of a raft of stories by the big-time media. It seems to me especially so of the New York Times, with articles like Road Trip to Trump’s Inauguration: ‘...
Sign Up for the WheelHELP! Cleanup on Saturday Rochambeau November 8, 2016 Weelunk's staff has always encouraged its readers to get involved with their community, and this weekend there’s an excellent opportunity to do so. The WheelHELP! volunteer organization is hosting its first-eve...
Challenge Wheeling 2016 Rochambeau July 3, 2016 Saturday, June 18th was the annual Challenge Wheeling scavenger run to benefit Youth Services System. The weather was hot, and the sun's rays reflected from the Wesbanco building gave the event's 14th St headqu...
In Pictures: ShakesBeer In The Park Rochambeau May 23, 2016 One of the largest events in the month-long celebration of Shakespeare's First Folio visit to Wheeling took place Saturday night in the slightly muddy but very English stage area of the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheat...
Symphony Hosts A Week Of Divertissements Before Concert Rochambeau May 17, 2016 Wheeling is in the midst of a bit of Shakespeare Mania right now. The First Folio visit has events on tap nearly every night for a month. You might have thought that the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's French Fes...
To The Incoming City Council Rochambeau May 12, 2016 To the reader: By now you probably know that Wheeling City Council will be getting an Extreme Makeover on July 1st, as a new mayor and five new council members take seats next to lone incumbent Ken Imer. It's a...
Musings About Local Hiking Rochambeau January 4, 2016 3 Over the last several weekends, I have been lucky enough to do a bit of hiking. Urban hiking, even- in Pittsburgh's Frick Park and New York's Central Park. Those are both amazing, tranquil escapes with bustling...
Don’t Miss The West Liberty Culture Fair Today Rochambeau October 14, 2015 West Liberty University celebrates global diversity with its annual Culture Fair to be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the College Union Ballroom. Free and open to the public, it is a perfect ...
Opening Night At The Symphony, In Pictures Rochambeau October 5, 2015 The Wheeling Symphony kicked off its latest season recently with "The Ultimate Symphonic Rock Show," a showcase of classic rock songs that came alive with orchestral accompaniment. Maestro André Raphel and the ...
The OI Board Benefit Photo Collections Rochambeau September 10, 2015 The recent OI Board Benefit, held at Oglebay's Mansion Museum, was a wonderful event, as it always is. The setting and the people seem to make it especially fertile ground for photographers, as we have at least...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau September 10, 2015 It looks like we'll get some cooler weather this weekend, but maybe some more rain. If that's the case, what better place to go than Towngate Theatre on Friday to catch The Wheeling Film Society's Presentati...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau August 27, 2015 Wow, it's almost upon us already. I'm still nursing my wounds from slithering onto the top of the Table Rock last weekend, and now I have to start preparing for the debauchery this weekend. It's going to be a b...
Farm To Fork In Photos Rochambeau August 24, 2015 1 Saturday night was the fourth annual Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary Farm to Fork event, and it may well have been the best one yet. The circa-1830 Table Rock Farm and some glorious weather provided the perfect set...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau July 30, 2015 The big event this weekend is Grecian Fest on Chapline Street in Centre Wheeling. You know you can't get enough Mediterranean flavor even after last weekend's Italian Festival. It runs all weekend, so be s...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau June 25, 2015 As Steve showed earlier this week, Wheeling is bursting with things to do this time of year. There really are so many events happening that it's hard to plan which ones to get to. Here are a few suggestions to ...
A Graduate’s Guide To Furthering The Weelunk Mission Rochambeau May 30, 2015 1 With graduation season upon us, it's a great time to discuss a subject which doesn't often get discussed. We all know that if Wheeling is to thrive, it needs to attract and keep lots of able and willing people ...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau May 28, 2015 1 After a busy Memorial Day weekend, the city is taking a bit of a breather. No huge events this weekend, but lots of quality smaller ones. If you've always wanted to see a minstrel show, your chance is here. ...
The Runway Was Rocked Rochambeau May 18, 2015 2 A bevy of amateur fashion models descended upon Wheeling Park's White Palace on Saturday night for the Rock The Runway YWCA Teen Violence Protection Program fundraiser. Producer Bob Bailey (whom you'll recogniz...
Weelunk Weekender Rochambeau April 23, 2015 A busy late-April weekend in Wheeling kicks off Thursday evening with the Charlie Daniels Band at the Capitol Theatre. Charlie always puts on a great show, so don't miss it. Friday noon brings us the ...
Pub Run Perfects An Unlikely Combination Rochambeau March 15, 2015 A throng of more than 200 runners overcame some drizzly weather on Friday evening to participate in the 3rd annual OV Connect St. Paddy's Day Pub Run. The sold-out event, which has already swelled to five times...
What If We’ve Been Trying To Get To Where We’ve Always Been? Rochambeau March 13, 2015 Amid the recent optimism about the future of Wheeling, I've had a thought in my head that I couldn't quite put into words. If you can't put a thought into words, then it isn't very useful because you can't thin...
The Top 10 Steve Novotney Posts of 2014 Rochambeau December 29, 2014 If you've been around Weelunk.com for more than half a minute, you've probably noticed that Steve Novotney writes a lot of the articles. More than just a lot -- 83 of the 161 posts since we launched have been w...
I Ate, I Ate, From A Locally Important Plate Rochambeau December 16, 2014 1 One of the great things about living in Wheeling is that there are so many friends and family members nearby for entertaining with parties. Everyone loves a party, but my wife, "Wallis," takes it to another lev...
Weelunk’s First Month In Review Rochambeau December 2, 2014 2 It has been a crazy month. Weelunk launched on November 1st, and right from the start you, our users, have amazed us with your enthusiasm, your words and pictures, and above all, your sheer numbers! We just can...
Confessions Of An Internet Shopper Rochambeau November 30, 2014 I have a guilty conscience, and Small Business Saturday has really heightened my struggle with my inner demons. You see, I shop on the Internet. And <sob>, I like it. I mean, I used to like it. It suits m...
Vagabond Brunch Pleases Family, Cures Hangovers Rochambeau November 8, 2014 1 There's nothing like running a website that encourages people to do things to make one realize that they don't do enough. So last Sunday my family and I traded our Honey Bunches of Oats for a brunch on the town...
This Is Weelunk Rochambeau October 31, 2014 3 This is Weelunk. It looks like a website, but it's more than that. It represents an attitude, a desire for a new Wheeling, one that trades shrinking and decay for optimism and enthusiasm. It shrugs off bored...
First Fridays Rochambeau October 4, 2014 We'll be at River City around 5:00 and figure it out from there. Event Weelunk Post Event Facebook Page Leave a comment and let us know to look for you!...
Sunday Brunch At Vagabond Kitchen Rochambeau October 4, 2014 1 Delicious food and good music. We'll be there this Sunday, Nov 9th, around 11:00. Event Post Bring the kids. They only have one high chair and I'm going to put Pickles in it if I can so if you need one...