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RED and Wheeling Heritage Launch Fall 2026 CO.STARTERS Cohort for Entrepreneurs

Provided and Weelunk Staff September 21, 2026

The 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 Apothecary

Adeline Boggs September 14, 2026

As the days begin to get shorter, cooler, and crisper here in Wheeling, many start looking for ways to embrace...

Trending: Analog Photography

Melissa Rebholz September 9, 2026

Did you have a “90’s summer”?   Ironically, I came across this trend on social media. In 2026, people have been...

Introducing The Creative Arts Guild

Weelunk Staff August 31, 2026

Our 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, 2026

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theater welcomes in their main stage season for 2026 with the tantalizingly mysterious and surreal Dark of...

Small Business Spotlight: Crying Thaiger

Olivia Beihl August 19, 2026

Crying Thaiger Brings a Taste of Thailand to Downtown Wheeling When Tanyapong “Tat” Sorat thinks about the food of his...

Recapping the 2026 Heritage BluesFest

Ellery McGregor August 17, 2026

Did 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 List

Ellery McGregor August 12, 2026

Late 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 Election

Erin Allietta August 10, 2026

For most, the General Election seems far away. For my office, preparations for the General Election started as soon as...

VIDEO: Beyond the Bowl Ep. 1

Dillon Richardson August 5, 2026

Now 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 City

Sean Calangelo August 3, 2026

For 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, 2026

There’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 Library

Makayla Carney July 22, 2026

Analog 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 Shop

Weelunk Staff July 15, 2026

West 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, 2026

In Wheeling, a place known for its strong sense of community and revitalization, one business is blending education, curiosity, and...

America 250 in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Staff July 1, 2026

As 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 Recap

Erin Allietta June 29, 2026

A 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, 2026

When 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 Hope

Ashley Kepner Ferns June 22, 2026

For Ashley Ferns, infertility was never just a medical journey. It was an emotional, physical and deeply personal experience that...

Engineering a Way to Work Smarter

Riley Carpenter June 17, 2026

Born in Wheeling and raised in Moundsville, Steve Lavenski’s pathway back home was anything but direct. With the support of...

Emily Teachout of Retrouvez Studio

Melissa Rebholz June 15, 2026

The 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 Plaza

Provided June 10, 2026

The Friendlier City Project is excited to announce its fourth annual Pride on the Plaza event to be held June...

Summer Reading at the Library

Ohio County Public Library June 3, 2026

Summer 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 Connection

Riley Carpenter June 1, 2026

For 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 Art

Provided May 22, 2026

This 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 Daughters

Olivia Beihl May 20, 2026

The 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’s

Riley Carpenter May 18, 2026

For 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 Return

Provided May 15, 2026

After 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 Schmitt

Provided May 8, 2026

Esoterica 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 Campus

Liam Buchanan May 6, 2026

If 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 Greenhouse

Riley Carpenter May 4, 2026

There is nothing quite like greenhouse season, and as an alum of Wheeling Park High School, it is especially exciting...

The Cheese Melt

Karin Butyn April 29, 2026

Bartoli’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 Market

Provided April 22, 2026

There’s a lot happening at the Public Market as we head into the warmer months. From expanded hours to new...

A Rowboat and a Hat

Riley Carpenter April 20, 2026

The first thing Wayne Hill will tell you is this. “I was never on the Mayflower,” At 99 years old,...

Good Mansion Wines Celebrates 20 Years

Wheeling Heritage Media April 17, 2026

A 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 Market

Adeline Boggs April 15, 2026

If 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 Tooth

Ellie Matheny April 13, 2026

Looking 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 Think

Riley Carpenter April 3, 2026

If 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 Championships

The Park Press March 25, 2026

Written 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 Wheeling

Provided March 20, 2026

Textiles were once a cornerstone of Wheeling’s industrial growth. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, factories producing cotton, wool,...

Bridge The Gap: Saturday Series

Riley Carpenter March 16, 2026

In a time when many adults feel unsure how to connect with the young people in their lives, two Ohio...

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates with Stone Campus

Provided March 13, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va — West Virginia musician and poet Tucker Riggleman will be performing at Waterfront Hall on Saturday, April 4...

Georgia Tambasis’ Imaginary and Real Exhibition

Riley Carpenter March 11, 2026

A new exhibition featuring the work of Wheeling-based interdisciplinary artist Georgia Tambasis recently opened at the Artisan Center Gallery, bringing...

2026 Spring Cleanup Schedule

Provided March 9, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va. — The City of Wheeling will host a Spring Cleanup, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of...

Wheeling Country Day School’s First Youth Show of Hands

Riley Carpenter March 4, 2026

Next week, a new generation of innovators will take the stage in Wheeling. On Wednesday, March 11th, students from Wheeling...

Love Letters to Cheryl Pompeo

Arianne Goneau March 2, 2026

Cheryl Pompeo’s love for dance began long before she ever stepped into a leadership role. It started as a young...

Oral Histories of Wheeling’s Black Community

Wheeling Heritage Media February 27, 2026

As February comes to a close, so does a meaningful month of reflection, storytelling, and preservation. Throughout the month, the...

Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is Coming in Full Swing

Ellie Matheny February 25, 2026

Whether you love slapping clay upon the wheel or drinking from your favorite glazed kitchenware, the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling...

My Mother: A True Inspiration to Me and Others

Sharise West February 20, 2026

My mother’s story is one rooted in love, resilience, and purpose. Charise Paige grew up the youngest of six children,...

The Only House on The Left: Scott Hanna’s Debut Poetry Book Making Official Launch

Ellie Matheny February 13, 2026

Just over the hill at West Liberty University, English Professor, Dr. W. Scott Hanna, is officially making debut this month...