Press Releases

“A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas” Returns for its Fifth Year at Towngate Theatre

Provided December 5, 2023

Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer as the Bridge & Tunnel Collective proudly presents the return of “A...

Find Out Which Businesses Will Kick Off the 10th Year of Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2023

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands event scheduled for Wednesday,...

Serve, Learn, Grow: AmeriCorps Openings with Grow Ohio Valley

Provided November 10, 2023

Grow Ohio Valley (GrowOV) is recruiting passionate people to enroll in their AmeriCorps program to serve on their farm and...

Wheeling Symphony Board Announces “Set the Table” Fundraiser

Provided November 9, 2023

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors along with title sponsor Fiesta Tableware Company announces Set the Table – a unique fundraiser to support the...

Elevate Your Thanksgiving Feast with These Essentials from the Public Market

Provided November 6, 2023

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the folks at Grow Ohio Valley are encouraging the community to consider adding...

Desmone Architects Selected to Lead Wheeling Gateway Center Project

Provided October 24, 2023

Visit Wheeling, WV, in conjunction with Wheeling Heritage, The City of Wheeling, Ohio County, and The Regional Economic Development Partnership...

Sow the Seeds of Community: Ohio County Public Library Launches Seed Library

Provided October 24, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library is excited to announce a new seed collection as an extension of its already successful...

Clay School Community Block Party on Tap for Thursday

Provided October 17, 2023

The City of Wheeling, along with other project stakeholders, invites the community to join them at a community block party...

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Performs on Restored Holocaust Instruments for Violins of Hope

Provided October 16, 2023

On October 19, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will partner with the national organization Violins of Hope for a powerful performance honoring victims...

Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce to Co-Host 2023 Economic Outlook Conference

Provided October 16, 2023

The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce is working together with the Regional Economic Development Partnership (REDP), the West Virginia University...

Celebrating a Decade of Opportunity: Apply for the Next Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands program is hitting a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th year of empowering local...

Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates Bring Countrified-Rock To Wheeling This Month

Provided October 5, 2023

West Virginia and Kentucky-based twang-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates return to Wheeling on Friday, October 13 for...

Ohio County Public Library Launches Library of Things Collection

Provided October 2, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library has announced a brand new collection called the Library of Things, set to launch on...

Wheeling Gateway Center Announces Project Team Finalists

Provided September 29, 2023

Contact: Frank O’Brien Executive Director 304.233.7709 fobrien@wheelingcvb.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wheeling, WV – Sept. 29 – Visit Wheeling, WV, in...

CO.STARTERS Program Invites Entrepreneurs to Turn Ideas into Action

Wheeling Heritage Staff September 11, 2023

Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED), is excited to announce that applications are now open...

Discover Wheeling’s Hidden Gems at the ‘Where in Wheeling’ Scavenger Hunt

Provided September 8, 2023

Mark your calendars and gather your friends because the Ohio County Family Resource Network is back with the much-anticipated 3rd...

Wheeling’s Downtown Historic District Expanded

Provided September 6, 2023

Wheeling Heritage is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places....

United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Announces Reverse Raffle Fundraiser

Provided August 31, 2023

The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors is excited to announce its upcoming fundraiser, Reverse Raffle....

Join the Celebration: Wheeling Reads Finale Festival 2023

Provided August 31, 2023

On Saturday, September 9, the Ohio County Public Library will host its 2023 Wheeling Reads: One Book, One Community Finale Festival,...

Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Applications Accepted Through Sept. 30

Provided August 24, 2023

Wheeling Heritage is pleased to announce that applications for their partnership grant program will be accepted through September 30. The...

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 Seeks Artists for New Mural Project

Provided August 9, 2023

Public art is transformative for cities like Wheeling. It helps support local artists and visually tell a story about what...

Check Out the Lineup for the Wheeling Arts Festival This Saturday

Provided August 2, 2023

The highly-anticipated return of the Wheeling Arts Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable as the...

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Music at Play, the 2023-2024 Season

Provided August 1, 2023

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2023-2024 season, titled Music at Play. The season centers around the six-concert Capitol Series, consisting...

Wheeling Arts Festival Makes Its Triumphant Return on Aug. 5

Provided July 24, 2023

 After a five-year hiatus, the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will make its...

Party Like Barbie at Nail City Record’s Listening Party

Alex Panas July 14, 2023

As adults and children alike wait in anticipation for the premiere of the Barbie movie on July 20, one local...

Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation Funds Development Firm for Wheeling Gateway Project

Provided July 13, 2023

The Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation announced that it will fund the development firm for the future Wheeling Gateway Project,...

Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year Honor

Provided July 12, 2023

Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces New Executive Leadership Team

Provided July 6, 2023

On Thursday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announced its new executive leadership team. After a lengthy search, the WSO has...

Downtown Pocket Park Will Receive Extra Boost Through AARP Community Challenge Grant

Provided June 28, 2023

AARP West Virginia has awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Wheeling Heritage and Volunteer Wheeling to support the...

YWCA Wheeling to Hold Mini-Con Event, Celebration of Comic Culture

Provided June 23, 2023

On Saturday, June 24 the YWCA Wheeling will be holding its 4th Annual Mini-Con, a scaled-back version of a Comic...

Welcome Summer at Grow Ohio Valley’s Block Party

Provided June 23, 2023

The Public Market, an entity of Grow Ohio Valley, is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Block Party on Thursday, June 29,...

Updates at the 1400 Market Block Development: Desmone and Tipping Point Unveil New Renderings and Community Partnerships

Provided June 23, 2023

Desmone and Tipping Point have announced a series of collaborative efforts with local nonprofits to maximize community impact at the...

These Four Entrepreneurs Will Compete for More Than $4,000 at Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff June 21, 2023

Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling businesses will take the stage at the next Show of Hands event on...

New Book Tells Wheeling’s History Through a Fresh Lens

Provided June 13, 2023

 A new book released this month tells the story of First Presbyterian Church’s first 200 years by looking at everything...

Community Organizers Plan Wheeling’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration

Provided June 7, 2023

Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Monday, June 19, to commemorate the end of slavery in America. The event...

City of Wheeling Asks Community Members to Complete Survey About Future Clay School Redevelopment

Provided June 2, 2023

The City of Wheeling is excited to launch a digital survey to provide residents a vehicle to share their perspectives...

City Pools Set to Open Saturday!

Provided May 31, 2023

Wheeling’s city pools will be open for fun in the sun beginning Saturday, June 3. The facilities – Garden Park,...

Orrick Announces 2023 “Pride In Wheeling Day”

Provided May 25, 2023

Wheeling has long been known as the Friendly City. We are a city of supportive and kind folks who often...

Unleash Your Inner Wizard at the Wheeling Wizarding Festival

Provided May 12, 2023

The mystique of wizardly magic will be overtaking Heritage Port on Saturday, May 20 with the Wheeling Wizarding Festival that...

Wheeling Artisan Center Renovation Project Begins This Month

Provided May 9, 2023

The Wheeling Artisan Center will officially break ground on the $1.5 million renovation project on May 22, 2023. After accepting...

YWCA Wheeling Winner of Purple Ribbon Awards

Provided May 9, 2023

The YWCA Wheeling was awarded the Purple Ribbon Awards through DomesticShelters.org in two categories; Outstanding Thrift Shop for the Y-Not-Repeat...

Wheeling Heritage Receives National Recognition for Public Art Trail

Wheeling Heritage Staff April 24, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Public Art Trail has been announced as one of the Advancing Trails Awards Program by American Trails. The...

Wheeling Heritage Appoints Patti Kota to Board of Directors

Provided April 24, 2023

Wheeling Heritage, a local non-profit organization that works as a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling, is pleased to announce...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to Screen Jurassic Park Alongside Live Score

Provided April 17, 2023

Welcome . . .to Jurassic Park! The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is thrilled to announce their performance of Jurassic Park: In Concert. For...

Volunteer Wheeling Needs YOU To Help Make It Shine This Weekend!

Provided April 11, 2023

Volunteer Wheeling, a program of Wheeling Heritage, is excited to announce its participation in the WV Make it Shine program,...

Renderings Unveiled for the Revitalized 1400 Market Block

Provided April 5, 2023

 The City of Wheeling has released new exterior renderings for the 1400 Market Block project, providing a glimpse into the...

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...

Wheeling Resident Jessica Zalenski Appointed City Clerk

Provided March 22, 2023

Wheeling resident Jessica Zalenski has been appointed as the Friendly City’s next City Clerk. Council approved the appointment Tuesday evening...

These Four Wheeling Entrepreneurs Will Compete at the Next Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff March 22, 2023

Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling entrepreneurs will compete in the next Show of Hands event on Monday, April...