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An Insider’s Guide to the Rocky Horror Shadow Cast Experience at the Capitol Theatre

Makayla Carney October 4, 2023

Get ready, Wheeling. Gold shorts and feather boas are coming your way. On October 8, THE “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

From Wheeling to Minden: The Unexpected Link in ‘Impossible Town’ Film

Alex Panas October 3, 2023

“Impossible Town” is a new feature-length documentary that follows Dr. Ayne Amjad’s journey to confront a cancer crisis in the...

Meet the Minds Behind The Pine Room Podcast

Lindsay Ammirante September 29, 2023

It began simply as a dad having some friends over to watch sports via a single outdoor television with one...

This Bygone Event Proves That Wheeling Has Always Loved a Good Drag Show

Kate Wietor September 27, 2023

It could be said that Wheeling is a town with theatrical flair and giving hearts. These days, Wheelingites gather funds...

Towngate Remembers One of its First Performers with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Makayla Carney September 26, 2023

The year was 1969, and the Towngate Theatre was about to stage its first-ever show: Cat on a Hot Tin...

History Comes Alive at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Provided and Alex Panas September 21, 2023

If you like history, cemeteries, and performance art, then you’ll want to head to Greenwood Cemetery this Sunday, Sept. 24...

You Won’t Want To Miss This Wild and Wonderful Art Exhibit in Wheeling

Provided and Phyllis Sigal September 20, 2023

Herons and zebras and owls, oh my! Not to mention rabbits and robins, pythons and penguins, cheetahs and chickadees, and...

The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus Club

Kate Wietor September 19, 2023

Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...

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...

Why Wheeling: Logan Schmitt

Adam Payne September 6, 2023

If you have been to any gift shop, art studio or coffee shop around the state, then you have probably...

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,...

Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details?

Emma Wiley August 25, 2023

Wheeling has thousands of interesting, unique, and funky details around town…but how often have you taken the time to look...

Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream Industry

Kate Wietor August 21, 2023

These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted...

Step Back in Time With Vintage Wheeling School Memorabilia

Ryan Stanton August 16, 2023

As a teacher, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as we head back to school. There’s 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...

Heritage Music BluesFest is a Recipe for Fun

SponsoredWheeling CVB and Jeremy Morris August 9, 2023

Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing...

What Local Farmers Markets Mean to Our Community

Matthew Rafa August 4, 2023

Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond....

Every Community Needs a Hero—and a Couple of Bucks!

Rosemary Ketchum August 3, 2023

Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past,...

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...

A Familiar Face Opens Up a New Business in Downtown Wheeling

Justice Hudson August 1, 2023

In recent years, the City of Wheeling has seen private and public funding funnel into the region supporting several new...

Second Annual Sunflower Event Happening This Weekend in Wellsburg

Justice Hudson July 28, 2023

Are you thinking about what to do this weekend? Dreaming of getting out of the city to get some fresh...

YNST Magazine Takes Home $7,064 at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands

Justice Hudson July 27, 2023

Four business owners competed in the third and final Show of Hands event over the 2023 season. Tacet Coffee, Moonlight...

The Highly-Anticipated Return of the Son’s of Italy Sausage Sandwich

Kate Wietor July 27, 2023

Since 1983, the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival has been a late-July staple in Wheeling. Inspired by the West Virginia...

Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest Tradition

Annalese Aderholt July 26, 2023

When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...

Wheeling Grecian Festival Returns This Week!

Karin Butyn July 26, 2023

It’s the time of the year when there seems to be something to celebrate every weekend in Wheeling, and this...

Get To Know The Entrepreneurs Competing at Show of Hands This Week

Wheeling Heritage Media July 25, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands will return this Wednesday, July 26 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four local entrepreneurs will...

Is Wheeling Becoming a Donut Town?

Melissa Rebholz July 21, 2023

Wheeling has its fair share of culinary delights. From square pizza to fried fish, we love to sing praises for...

Find Out Where You Can Have Fitness, Food, and Fun Under One Roof!

Karin Butyn July 17, 2023

“The vision is for this to be a place where you can grab a drink with friends after doing something...

Wheeling Native is Bringing Shakespeare Home

Adam Payne July 12, 2023

Rue 151 Productions, a buoyant bunch of Shakespeare-based actors and educators, will be kicking off its Band of Bards educational...

How You Can Support Small Businesses During Construction

Wheeling Heritage Media and Alex Panas July 11, 2023

As the Wheeling streetscape project continues to progress, residents and visitors can expect to see traffic cones on Main and...

100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown Building

Justice Hudson July 10, 2023

When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...

Check Out the Wheeling Alphabet Project!

Alex Panas July 7, 2023

Early in 2023, Wheeling Heritage embarked on a project to create a Wheeling Alphabet. The project started by asking you...

This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A Century

Karin Butyn July 5, 2023

“When we say fresh, roasted coffee, we mean it,” says General Manager at Wheeling Coffee and Spice Shelly Smedley with a...

Exploring Wheeling’s Dog Parks: A Guide for Canine Lovers

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 28, 2023

‘Tis the season for our favorite warm-weather outdoor activities. And for those of us with canine family members, that includes...

‘Great Rainbow Fairy’ Puppet Makes Appearance at Pride Festival

Justice Hudson June 27, 2023

Puppets have entertained societies for thousands of years. Some were crude, like hand or sock puppets, while others were more...

Spend Your Summer with the Ohio County Public Library!

Justice Hudson June 23, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library has events each week throughout the summer. Kids, teens, and adults are sure to find...

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...

WHEELING SCENE: Juneteenth 2023 in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media June 21, 2023

Earlier this week, the Wheeling community gathered at Market Plaza for the fourth year to commemorate Juneteenth. The event began...

This Ohio-Made Sweet Treat Can Be Found All Around Town!

Karin Butyn June 20, 2023

The art of making ice cream is all in the family for Kirke Porterfield, owner of Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream...

Celebrate West Virginia Day With These 10 Fun Facts

Emma Wiley June 20, 2023

1. West Virginia is the only state to be created by a Presidential Proclamation. On June 20th, 1863, now celebrated...

Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley This Weekend

Alex Panas June 16, 2023

The Ohio Valley is abuzz with anticipation as organizers gear up for a weekend of lively and inspiring Juneteenth celebrations....

WHEELING SCENE: Pride on the Plaza

Wheeling Heritage Media June 16, 2023

The Friendlier City Project hosted its inaugural Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With hundreds of...

Let Your Creativity Run Wild at This Unique Event

Alex Panas June 14, 2023

There’s a reason paint and sips have become such a popular activity – who doesn’t love to unwind and create...

Celebrate Pride Month in the Friendly City

Justice Hudson June 1, 2023

On June 28, 1969, in the dark hours of the early morning, police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn,...

How Wheeling Saved the Capitol Theatre

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media May 31, 2023

With a bustling schedule of Broadway shows, live music, and symphonic performances, it’s hard to imagine a time when the...

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Combines Theater and Art in Unique Ways

Justice Hudson May 30, 2023

When David Widder-Varhegyi first discovered Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man play written by David Macmillon with Johnny Donahoe, in 2016...

Wheeling Parks and Recreation’s Summer Program Lineup Offers Something for Everyone

Lindsay Ammirante May 26, 2023

It’s that time of year and the Wheeling Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another jam-packed season. Summer...

Meet the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Justice Hudson May 24, 2023

Grow Ohio Valley’s summer CSA–or community supported agriculture–program will launch on June 29, 2023, its tenth consecutive year of providing...

For These Two People, The Wheeling Hall of Fame is a Family Tradition

Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 22, 2023

In many families, good genes are passed down through generations like great-granddad’s pocket watch. If you’re lucky, they might bestow...

Did You Know That Wheeling Is Home to the Toughest Half-Marathon in America?

Karin Butyn May 19, 2023

Often touted as “The Toughest Half-Marathon in America,1” the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic and its many athletes will soon...