October at the Public MarketProvided October 24, 2025As the leaves turn and sweater weather officially settles over the Ohio Valley, the Public Market reminds us that October...
Building a Brighter Start with Terra CrewsIsabella Droginske October 22, 2025Terra Crews is a powerful force of endless patience, acceptance, and caring in our community. Whether it is her day-to-day...
Rewiring Wellness: ThrIVe Wheeling’s EXOMINDSponsoredRiley Carpenter October 20, 2025In a world that moves fast and expects us to keep moving and keep up, it’s easy to ignore the...
The Zesty Italian: How One Wheeling Woman Is Bringing People Together Through FoodMonica Phillips October 10, 2025Every community has its hidden gems, and sometimes they shine brightest in the kitchen. For Michele Bragg, also known as...
The Ballot Box Brief: Photo ID RequiredErin Allietta October 6, 2025A note from Erin: “I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring to you a series that will focus...
PODCAST: Wheeling HauntsWheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2025What happens when Wheeling’s history doesn’t die? Listen to the Wheeling Haunts podcast to find out! Hosted by Alex Panas...
2025 Wheeling Autumn Bucket List Ellery McGregor October 1, 2025As it happens every year, summer has suddenly slipped its way into fall. The nights are getting cooler, the leaves...
Show of Hands: Support Wheeling’s Entrepreneurs Tonight!Wheeling Heritage Staff September 24, 2025Wheeling’s Show of Hands is a community-supported, crowd-funded event giving local entrepreneurs a chance to bring their big ideas to...
Union Built: Project BEST & OVBTCRiley Carpenter September 19, 2025In the Ohio Valley, there’s a long tradition of building things that last — not just structures, but skills, careers,...
Why Don’t You Stay Awhile to host celebration marking one year of community-building eventsProvided September 15, 2025The local nonprofit dedicated to engaging young professionals in the Ohio Valley will celebrate one year of serving area youth...
Letting the Light In: Anna Fonner’s Soulshine Project Brings Families Into FocusRiley Carpenter September 10, 2025For Wheeling-based photographer Anna Fonner, the heart of her work is simple: to help families see the beauty in their...
Ritchietown Renaissance Launches 9/11 Care & Repair ProjectProvided September 8, 2025September 11, 2001 was a horrific day that will never be forgotten by anyone who was old enough to understand...
The Foxfire Film Festival: Celebrating the Power of Documentary StorytellingProvided September 3, 2025Stories That Matter. Films That Inspire.September 11–14, 2025 | Wheeling, WV Foxfire Film Festival is an annual celebration of documentary...
Making Solidarity Cool AgainSeán Duffy August 29, 2025By Celebrating Wheeling’s Rich Labor Heritage For the past 8 years, the WALS Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio County...
What Educators Want Families to Know: A Personal PerspectiveKarin Butyn August 27, 2025For the last dozen years, I’ve been immersed in education. It’s a career that truly becomes a lifestyle. I estimate...
Welcome to Wheeling, College Crew!Weelunk Staff August 23, 2025We hear it all the time: “What’s there to do here?” And honestly, the list is endless. Whether you’re climbing...
World Beyond the Storm: Renee Storm’s Creative JourneyRiley Carpenter August 18, 2025A Childhood Full of Spark Growing up in Glen Dale, West Virginia, Renee Storm was the kind of kid who...
Appalachian Homestead: Building Resilience, Community & a Cleaner Way to ShopLindsay Schooler August 8, 2025A Historic Space Inspires a Community-Focused Dream From the beautiful built-in bar to the gorgeous hardwood floors, Corinne and Tom...
Açaí You, Wheeling: LaBowls Has ArrivedRiley Carpenter August 4, 2025When Wheeling natives Brian Campbell and Sami LaBelle launched their first LaBowls pop-up at Table 304 mid-July, they weren’t sure...
Why Wheeling: Beyond the Books, The Tale of Mr. BAdeline Boggs July 25, 2025If you haven’t been to storytime with Mr. B yet, be sure to add it to your list before summer...
Wheeling’s Greek and Italian Traditions Come to LifeRiley Carpenter July 23, 2025In Wheeling, some summer weeks feel like traveling across continents—no passport required. With two beloved cultural celebrations unfolding back-to-back, locals...
Help Clear the Creeks and Sweep the RiverbanksProvided July 21, 2025Wheeling is no stranger to rolling up its sleeves and working together—and this summer, local volunteers have two great chances...
Sweet Legacy: Ice Cream, Family, and Fulton PrideOlivia Beihl July 18, 2025A Month Made for Ice Cream Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? And even better—National Ice Cream...
Scoop & Celebrate: NB Café and Creamery Debuts with Ribbon Cutting DowntownProvided July 16, 2025Since opening its doors in October 2024, NB Café has become a downtown favorite—serving up coffee, fresh-baked goods, and a...
The Mother Jones Center for Resilient Community Presents, Creating Women: Curating Our LivesProvided July 14, 2025Through personalized gallery boxes, each woman reflects on meaningful aspects of her life, shaped and inspired by her experiences in...
Hollering Loud and Proud: The Rise of John RussellRiley Carpenter July 9, 2025You know that rare kind of person who makes you feel like an old friend, even if you just met?...
Where Roots Run Deep: Loveland Community Garden is Growing More than Just VegetablesShawna Safreed June 30, 2025Tucked between the neighborhood streets of 3rd and Richland Avenue in the Warwood community lies the Loveland Community Garden. What...
Wheeling Fire Department Headquarters Building Nearing Completion, Take a First Look HereAdeline Boggs June 27, 2025The new Headquarters for the Wheeling Fire Department is nearing completion! This new facility will replace the former Headquarters, which...
Cerrone Associates: A Legacy of Engineering Service in West VirginiaKristie Baloga June 23, 2025Cerrone Associates, Inc., based in Wheeling, West Virginia, provides solutions in water and wastewater across the state, greatly impacting local...
Celebrating West Virginia Day with Compassion and CommunityOlivia Beihl June 20, 2025Last weekend, devastating flash floods swept through Wheeling and the greater Ohio Valley. Lives were lost, homes and businesses damaged,...
Wheeling Strong: A Community That Shows UpWeelunk Staff and Wheeling Heritage Staff June 16, 2025In moments of crisis, the true heart of a community is revealed. On Saturday night, severe flash flooding swept through...
Pride on the Plaza Returns to Heritage Port for Third Annual CelebrationWeelunk Staff June 13, 2025WHEELING, W.Va. – The heart of downtown Wheeling will come alive with color, creativity, and community spirit on Friday, June...
Who is Conroy Campbell?Melissa Rebholz June 9, 2025Meet the Chef Behind the Flavor: Conroy Campbell Four years ago in April 2021, Elle & Jack’s opened its doors...
The Great Wheeling Doughnut Debate: National Donut DayIsabella Droginske June 6, 2025Wheeling is known for many creative culinary concoctions: the cold-cheese square-cut DiCarlo’s, the Alligator soup at Coleman’s, or the sloppy...
A New Way to Sip and Stroll: Introducing PODA to Downtown WheelingIsabella Droginske May 16, 2025The warm summer winds have moved in on Wheeling and with them come Heritage Port concerts, food festivals, and major...
Summer of Fun: Your Guide for Local Summer Activities, Camps, and Classes Adeline Boggs May 12, 2025Summer is right around the corner, and Wheeling is bursting with exciting activities for the whole family! Whether you’re looking...
“For the Kids”: A Love Letter to Ohio Valley TeachersWeelunk Staff May 5, 2025It’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, and across Wheeling and the Ohio Valley, students, parents, and community members are raising their...
Gluten-Free in Wheeling, WV: Celebrating Celiac Awareness with Local Flavor and Community CareMolly Sovich May 2, 2025May is Celiac Awareness Month—a time to spotlight an often misunderstood autoimmune disorder that affects millions. For those living with...
The Feeling is Mutual: How Mutual Aid is Strengthening WheelingRosemary Ketchum April 30, 2025The Spirit of Mutual Aid In Wheeling and around the Ohio Valley, community care doesn’t always come from large institutions...
The WSO Announces 2025–2026 Season: The Place I BelongWheeling Heritage Staff April 28, 2025Wheeling, WV – The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has officially announced its 2025-2026 season, The Place I Belong, promising a...
Why Wheeling: The SandersOlivia Beihl April 23, 2025A New Chapter for the Sanders Family Originally from California, Carmel and Lane Sanders officially became Wheeling residents in 2024....
Finding Your True Colors (and Having Fun Doing It)Riley Carpenter April 16, 2025A Belated Birthday Gift and a Curious Adventure Have you ever stood in front of your closet wondering why certain...
WVNCC Opens New Business & Entrepreneurship Center: Students Learn by DoingProvided April 14, 2025At the beginning of the month (April 2nd), West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) officially opened the doors to its...
Wheeling’s Lesser Known Comics Publisher, David CampitiLiam Buchanan April 9, 2025When we think of American comics, our minds tend to gravitate toward the superhero oriented books that have been published...
Friends of the Ohio County Library Hosts First-Ever Spelling Bee for AdultsProvided April 7, 2025Wheeling, WV – A New Twist on an Old Favorite In a fun and unique twist on a classic competition,...
A Story of Restoration: Renew Massage Therapy Brought Me Back to LifeJessica Broverman April 4, 2025The Question I Always Ask: “Where the Hell Do I Park?” This is always the first question whenever I leave...
Hoppin’ Around the Ohio Valley: Your Guide to Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits, and Spring FunProvided March 31, 2025Springtime in the Ohio Valley means candy-filled eggs, bunny ears, and joyful family outings. Whether you’re chasing eggs, posing for...
Rails to Renewal: Form Energy Reimagines West Virginia’s Industrial LegacyBarb Hudson March 28, 2025At the heart of West Virginia’s industrial heritage lies a story of innovation, powered by the twin forces of river...
A Sober St. Pat’s: Festive Mocktails & Where to Find Zero-Proof Drinks in WheelingMelissa Rebholz March 17, 2025St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with pints of Guinness and whiskey shots, but what if you’re looking for a...
Refresh, Renew, Recycle: Your Complete Guide to Spring Cleanup in Ohio CountyBarb Hudson March 12, 2025As the frost melts away and daffodils start popping up, it’s that time of year again—spring cleaning season! If you’ve...
