Wheeling’s Interpretive SignsWheeling Heritage Staff November 2, 2026Have you seen the signs around Wheeling that have a bit more in-depth information about the neighborhoods, buildings, people, and...
Halloween Happenings in the Friendly CityAdeline Boggs October 28, 2026Halloween is almost here! Are you looking for some activities & parties to add to your fun this weekend? To...
History of The Knights of Pythias in WheelingEllery McGregor October 26, 2026To better understand the history of the Pythian Building in Wheeling, West Virginia, let’s take a dive into the Pythian...
Vigilant Books & Coffee Opens in Historic North Wheeling FirehouseEllery McGregor October 19, 2026Ten years ago, Chuck Wood and Vera Uyehara bought an old firehouse on Main Street in North Wheeling for just...
Wheeling Residents Describe the Friendly City in One SentenceOlivia Beihl October 14, 2026In a recent survey, we asked Wheeling residents to describe their city in one sentence and share their favorite thing...
What’s Next for the Wheeling NailersSean Calangelo October 13, 2026The 2026-27 hockey season is one of change for the Wheeling Nailers. After nearly 30 years of operating as ECHL...
Wheeling Goes Beyond The BowlWeelunk Staff October 7, 2026When the local açai bowl stand LaBowls, run by husband-and-wife team Brian and Sami Campbell, won the Wheeling Heritage Show...
Technology and Tools at the OCPL Library of ThingsProvided September 30, 2026The Library of Things at the Ohio County Public Library is full of many wonderfully fun items like board games,...
Oglebayfest Returns to Wheeling This WeekendWeelunk Staff September 29, 2026It’s many Wheeling residents’ favorite time of the year again! As you’ve probably noticed, the weather has turned a bit...
Small Business Spotlight: Kismet, The Salon SyndicateJosie Burkhart September 25, 2026This Salon Brings Vibes, Comedy, and Alternative Styles to Wheeling Kismet serves as a group of like-minded, independent hairstylists and...
RED and Wheeling Heritage Launch Fall 2026 CO.STARTERS Cohort for EntrepreneursProvided and Weelunk Staff September 21, 2026The Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) and Wheeling Heritage are accepting applications for the Fall 2026 CO.STARTERS cohort, a 10-week...
Autumnal Whimsy with Stone Cottage ApothecaryAdeline Boggs September 14, 2026As the days begin to get shorter, cooler, and crisper here in Wheeling, many start looking for ways to embrace...
Trending: Analog PhotographyMelissa Rebholz September 9, 2026Did you have a “90’s summer”?  Ironically, I came across this trend on social media. In 2026, people have been...
Introducing The Creative Arts GuildWeelunk Staff August 31, 2026Our wild and wonderful city is a well known and vibrant local arts hub in the upper Ohio Valley. Art...
Towngate Theater Opens Season with ‘Dark of the Moon’Provided August 26, 2026Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theater welcomes in their main stage season for 2026 with the tantalizingly mysterious and surreal Dark of...
Small Business Spotlight: Crying ThaigerOlivia Beihl August 19, 2026Crying Thaiger Brings a Taste of Thailand to Downtown Wheeling When Tanyapong “Tat” Sorat thinks about the food of his...
Recapping the 2026 Heritage BluesFestEllery McGregor August 17, 2026Did you attend Heritage BluesFest? The largest multi-day music festival Wheeling has ever hosted returned this year for its 25th...
A Late-Summer Wheeling Bucket ListEllery McGregor August 12, 2026Late August in Wheeling An Argument for Why Summer in Wheeling is Not Over Yet Mid-August each year seems to...
The Ballot Box Brief: Poll Workers Needed for the Upcoming General ElectionErin Allietta August 10, 2026For most, the General Election seems far away. For my office, preparations for the General Election started as soon as...
VIDEO: Beyond the Bowl Ep. 1Dillon Richardson August 5, 2026Now Showing: Beyond the Bowl Series Premiere Beloved Wheeling açai bowl pop-up stand LaBowls, in conjunction with Wheeling Heritage Media,...
Fabio’s Pizza: A Year in the Friendly CitySean Calangelo August 3, 2026For over 30 years, Fabio’s Pizza was located in the Ohio Valley Mall and established themselves as one of the...
Summer Color Splash @ WCDS!Provided July 27, 2026There’s something bittersweet about the end of July. The pools are still open. Fireflies still flicker. Popsicles still drip down...
Game and Play with the Ohio County Public LibraryMakayla Carney July 22, 2026Analog Summer is the new, hot trend. Getting off your phone, connecting with your community, and slowing down. Here at...
Discover Marrowbone Glassworks at the Wheeling Artisan ShopWeelunk Staff July 15, 2026West Virginia’s history is deeply intertwined with glassmaking. For generations, the Mountain State was a national leader in glass production,...
Small Business Spotlight: The SMART Center Olivia Beihl July 8, 2026In Wheeling, a place known for its strong sense of community and revitalization, one business is blending education, curiosity, and...
America 250 in WheelingWheeling Heritage Staff July 1, 2026As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, Wheeling is taking the opportunity to reflect on...
The Ballot Box Brief: 2026 Primary Election RecapErin Allietta June 29, 2026A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...
Midge’s Hot Dog Cart Serving Up a Summer Staple to the Wheeling Area Adeline Boggs June 24, 2026When Melissa Rebholz, owner of Midge’s Kitchen, saw a gap in the street food market, she decided to get creative...
The Resilient Circle: Creating Community Through HopeAshley Kepner Ferns June 22, 2026For Ashley Ferns, infertility was never just a medical journey. It was an emotional, physical and deeply personal experience that...
Engineering a Way to Work SmarterRiley Carpenter June 17, 2026Born in Wheeling and raised in Moundsville, Steve Lavenski’s pathway back home was anything but direct. With the support of...
Emily Teachout of Retrouvez StudioMelissa Rebholz June 15, 2026The past few years, you’ve probably seen Emily Teachout’s art at events, as a collaboration with the Ohio County Public...
The Friendlier City Project hosts Pride on the PlazaProvided June 10, 2026The Friendlier City Project is excited to announce its fourth annual Pride on the Plaza event to be held June...
Summer Reading at the LibraryOhio County Public Library June 3, 2026Summer is all about fun and adventure! While that may mean seeing new places, or exploring nature, there’s so many...
Jes Arnold Blends Art, Nature and ConnectionRiley Carpenter June 1, 2026For Jes Arnold, art has always been about more than creating something beautiful. It has been about creating connection. The...
Main Street to Mountains Celebrates America 250 Through ArtProvided May 22, 2026This summer, artists across the Ohio Valley will have the chance to capture Wheeling through their own creative lens as...
Watch Me Grow Brings New Life to King’s DaughtersOlivia Beihl May 20, 2026The Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Program is helping bring new life, creativity and community investment to projects across the Friendly...
Behind the Panels: The Future of Kaufman’sRiley Carpenter May 18, 2026For decades, the blue-tiled façade of the former Kaufman’s Department Store has been one of downtown Wheeling’s most recognizable sights....
Mustard Seed Mountain to Celebrate ReturnProvided May 15, 2026After a two-year hiatus, West Virginia’s first street paper, Mustard Seed Mountain, is officially making its return, and the Wheeling...
Evening of Illustration with Logan SchmittProvided May 8, 2026Esoterica is proud to present an evening of illustration featuring Logan Schmitt on Friday, May 8, from 7pm – 10pm...
Wheeling’s Indie Rock Smoke Show—The Story of Stone CampusLiam Buchanan May 6, 2026If you’ve been following the live music scene around Wheeling over the last two or three years, there’s a chance...
Opening Day Blooms at Wheeling Park High School GreenhouseRiley Carpenter May 4, 2026There is nothing quite like greenhouse season, and as an alum of Wheeling Park High School, it is especially exciting...
The Cheese MeltKarin Butyn April 29, 2026Bartoli’s. Peaches (later The Lighthouse). Burger King. The McDonald’s near Cherry Hill (long before the McDonald’s at the 3rd Street...
What’s New at Public MarketProvided April 22, 2026There’s a lot happening at the Public Market as we head into the warmer months. From expanded hours to new...
A Rowboat and a HatRiley Carpenter April 20, 2026The first thing Wayne Hill will tell you is this. “I was never on the Mayflower,” At 99 years old,...
Good Mansion Wines Celebrates 20 YearsWheeling Heritage Media April 17, 2026A cornerstone of East Wheeling’s historic 14th Street corridor, Good Mansion Wines has spent the last two decades shaping how...
REStyle Consignment in Historic Centre MarketAdeline Boggs April 15, 2026If you haven’t shopped at REStyle, you need to make a trip to check it out! REStyle, a consignment shop...
Dunya’s Cakepop’s Are Here for Your Sweet ToothEllie Matheny April 13, 2026Looking for sweet treats for your next event? Dunya’s is the place for you! Dunya’s Cakepops is a small business...
There’s More Going On Than You ThinkRiley Carpenter April 3, 2026If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “What is there to do this weekend?” You’re definitely not alone. It’s a question...
Wheeling Park Wins 46th Consecutive State ChampionshipsThe Park Press March 25, 2026Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Leiahna (Lee) Fonner. Leiahna is a contributing writer to The Park Press. The Wheeling...
History of Textile Manufacturing in WheelingProvided March 20, 2026Textiles were once a cornerstone of Wheeling’s industrial growth. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, factories producing cotton, wool,...
