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Wild and Wonderful Women Event to Rock Heritage Port This Weekend

Jessica Broverman June 16, 2022

Celebrate the women of West Virginia in luxury at Wheeling’s annual Paint the Town Pink event hosted by Crittenton Services...

Wheeling Family Launches a Summer Swim Pass Program for Kids

Laura Lynn Brown June 15, 2022

Originally published June 1, 2021 Chip Calissie grew up in South Wheeling enjoying carefree summers, playing ball with friends and...

Wheeling Symphony Will Tell “American Stories” with 2022-23 Season

Provided June 10, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2022-23 season, “American Stories,” which will feature an Opening Night Gala Concert with classical music...

Wheeling Juneteenth Expands to Three-Day Celebration This Year

Alex Panas June 10, 2022

On January 1, 1863, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation going into effect. While...

We Challenge You To Complete the Wheeling Summer Bucket List

Ellery McGregor June 7, 2022

School is out, the weather is warm, and it’s time for some summer fun in Wheeling! With gas prices on...

Show of Hands Returns This Month With Four New Entrepreneurs

Provided June 6, 2022

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on June 29. The...

Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details? Part 2

Kate Wietor June 3, 2022

Do you remember the photo scavenger hunt we posted last June? We had so much fun scoping out odds and...

Pride Month 2022: We Want To Hear Your Stories

Weelunk Staff June 1, 2022

Pride Month commemorates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-straight, non-cisgender people. In the late...

Third Annual CampOut For A Cause Raises Funds For Youth and Families

Provided May 30, 2022

Youth Services System, Inc.’s (YSS) third annual CampOut For A Cause  (COFAC) virtual fundraiser will culminate with an entertainment stream...

Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2022 “Pride in Wheeling Day”

Provided May 30, 2022

Once again, Orrick staff and Wheeling volunteers are stepping into the community to show LBGTQIA+ allyship and to come together...

These Six Women Are Revitalizing Wheeling One Building at a Time

Alex Panas and Shannon Kolkedy May 25, 2022

May is designated as National Preservation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate historic places on the local, state, and...

Local Runner’s Tips For Hitting the Road This Summer

Iming Chang May 18, 2022

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, I’m sure you’re all as eager as I am to...

Executive Director Bryan Braunlich to Depart Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for Cinema Foundation in June

Provided May 17, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces that at the end of its 2021-22 season, Bryan Braunlich will step down as Executive Director...

Artists Come Together This Saturday For Live Mural Painting

Alex Panas May 11, 2022

Public art can be a powerful tool for bringing people together. Art provides a sense of place and instills pride...

Wheeling Heritage’s Handmade Holiday Spring Market Has Something For Everyone

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 3, 2022

Wheeling Heritage will host Handmade Holiday Spring Market on Saturday, May 7 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

10 Ways You Can Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Wheeling

Betsy Sweeny May 2, 2022

Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historic places to instill...

The Trash and Treasure of Wheeling’s Privies

Kate Wietor April 29, 2022

There are many different ways to find windows to the past. Some take advantage of the genealogical resources in the...

New Program Redefines Wellness for Older Adults

Jessica Broverman April 26, 2022

The Stifel Fine Arts Center is in the midst of one of its greatest programs yet. The Full Life Art...

Grow Food, Not Lawns: Tips for a Healthy Backyard Garden

Melissa Rebholz April 20, 2022

Originally published May 18, 2021 With the final freeze of the season on the horizon, it’s time to start planning...

More Than Vinyl – Wheeling Record Store Branches Out

Tucker Riggleman April 19, 2022

When we imagine the classic record stores of the ’70s and ’80s, we picture plenty of vinyl, cassettes, stereo equipment...

Hancher Clock Has Kept Wheeling on Time for Over 130 Years

Rich Wooding April 13, 2022

Did you know that the Hancher Clock in Downtown Wheeling is one of only a handful of two-sided E.Howard &...

Ready for Some Spring Cleaning? We Have All The Tips You Need!

Jessica Broverman April 12, 2022

You’re sitting on the sofa enjoying a cup of coffee; maybe reading a book or watching the kids play. Then...

The Backyard Birds of Wheeling

Miranda Tharp April 8, 2022

Originally published July 16, 2021 Spring is in full-swing here in the Northern Panhandle, which means that wildlife are filling...

Local Landscaper Wins Show of Hands, Here’s What He Had To Say

Alex Panas April 6, 2022

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, more than 200 people gathered at the Wheeling Artisan Center to celebrate the return of...

South Wheeling Residents Hoping to Save the Historic Hobbs House from Demolition

Provided April 1, 2022

South Wheeling residents are banding together in an effort to spare the historic Hobbs House from demolition.  One of the...

Archaeologist Amanda Valko to Present “How I Became an Archaeologist” at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex

Provided March 28, 2022

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is pleased to present archaeologist Amanda Valko as the first speaker of its...

Four Businesses To Compete At Show of Hands This Wednesday

Wheeling Heritage Staff March 28, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, Show of Hands will return as an in-person event this Wednesday on the third floor of...

New Program Teaches Teens How To Farm Flowers and More

Alex Panas March 22, 2022

Gardening can be a fun way for kids to learn practical life skills, and Grow Ohio Valley is giving teens...

Women Who Weld: How One Program Is Making the Trades More Accessible to All

Angela Hawk March 21, 2022

As the new Director of Assessment at West Virginia Northern Community College, my job is to work with faculty and...

Surprises in Store For This Friday’s Symphony Performance

Provided March 16, 2022

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at the Capitol Theatre this Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. for...

Maple Syrup Season Makes A Sweet Return This Month

Jennifer Materkoski March 15, 2022

March is for… maple syrup? The flavor of maple syrup usually conjures up thoughts of autumn, but March is when...

Oliver’s Pies Voted Best Pie in West Virginia

Alex Panas March 14, 2022

Originally published  on January 15, 2021 In honor of National Pi Day, we’re throwing it back to an article about...

Local Students to Create Downtown Public Art

Provided March 10, 2022

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission received a $1,500 matching grant from the State Department of Arts, Culture and History...

Take a Book, Leave a Book, at the Little Libraries Around Town

Kate Wietor March 9, 2022

If you’ve been in the lobby of the Artisan Center lately, you may have noticed an old newspaper vending machine,...

YWCA Wheeling Says NO MORE to Domestic Violence

Sarah Clark March 4, 2022

The statistics around domestic violence in America are staggering. Every year, nearly 10 million women and men in the United...

Four Small Businesses to Compete in Wheeling Heritage’s ‘Show of Hands’

Provided February 28, 2022

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on March 30. The...

YWCA Wheeling Names Liz Handzus Director of Marketing, Development

Provided February 25, 2022

YWCA Wheeling is pleased to announce the hire of Liz Handzus as the organization’s new Director of Marketing and Development....

Local Artist Shares His Work With First In-Person Exhibit

Jessica Broverman February 18, 2022

Vondel Bell, a Wheeling Park High School graduate and standout athlete, has a lot more to him than what meets...

WV’s First Street Paper Gives Voice to One of Wheeling’s Overlooked Communities

Tucker Riggleman February 16, 2022

In the modern world, technology has all but eradicated the demand for physical media like traditional newspapers and magazines. Long...

WEELove Our Writers: Looking Back At Our Writers’ Favorite Articles

Weelunk Staff February 14, 2022

Love is in the air here at Weelunk and we wanted to take a moment to recognize our community writers...

How Do Animals Find Love? Oglebay Good Zoo Experts Explain

Jessica Broverman February 14, 2022

Love is in the air and not just for you or me, but for animals as well! Finding someone to...

Stay at Home Date: Wheeling Chef Shares Recipe For A Romantic Meal

Melissa Rebholz February 11, 2022

Cooking is a love language. With Valentine’s Day approaching you may be considering making a romantic dinner at home for...

New People’s University Series Features Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups

Provided February 10, 2022

For the Winter session 2022, People’s University at the Ohio County Public  Library will offer a series on the origins...

Send Your Sweetheart An Old-Fashioned Valentine

Alex Panas February 9, 2022

With Valentine’s Day just five days away, you’ve likely already secured a special gift for your sweetheart – but have...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Creates A Unique Experience With Something For Everyone

SponsoredAlex Panas February 7, 2022

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been itching for a fancy night out after months of canceled plans and living...

Show Buildings Some Love with Volunteer Wheeling

Alex Panas January 28, 2022

If you take a walk through Downtown Wheeling – what places stick out most in your mind? Is it the...

Meet The Man Who Turns Oglebay’s Waterfall Into Art

Kate Wietor January 19, 2022

On just the right winter’s day, you may be lucky enough to see the falls at Oglebay turn red, blue,...

Wheeling’s MLK Committee Presents Annual Celebration Honoring Dr. King

Alex Panas January 14, 2022

Wheeling’s annual MLK Celebration will return this weekend to commemorate civil rights activism led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....

From the Desk of Wheeling Heritage’s AmeriCorps Researcher

Kate Wietor January 12, 2022

Anyone who knows about Wheeling knows this city is steeped in history. Luckily for those wanting to learn more about...

This Popular Sport is Taking Wheeling by Storm

Rich Wooding January 4, 2022

As folks from across the Ohio Valley hit gyms en masse in an effort to kickstart new healthy habits in...