Discover the Charm of Intimate Weddings in WheelingJessica Broverman May 15, 2023Weddings have taken place for many centuries and as time passes, themes tend to evolve. Gown styles change, the destination...
Helping Heroes Offers Second Chance to Veterans and This Historic Wheeling BuildingEllen Brafford McCroskey May 10, 2023It has been said that a soldier writes America a “blank check” upon entering the service, the value of which...
WHEELING SCENE: Dog Day in WheelingWheeling Heritage Media May 9, 2023Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this series...
Celebrate Wheeling Dog Day at FidoFest this SaturdayWheeling Heritage Staff May 5, 2023Grab your leash and treat your pooch to a tail-wagging good time at Volunteer Wheeling’s inaugural FidoFest! The event kicks...
New Group Forms to Explore Shakespearean LiteratureKarin Butyn May 3, 2023“All things are ready, if our minds be so,” William Shakespeare penned when writing Henry V in the 1500s, today...
Lush Leaf Plant House: Wheeling’s Newest Oasis for GreeneryLibbi Gramby April 28, 2023Wheeling’s small business scene is continuing to grow and I am rooting for Lush Leaf Plant House. Before I even...
The Dedicated Keepers of Wheeling’s Orphaned CemeteriesSummer Whelan April 26, 2023Are you interested in helping preserve Wheeling’s history? Believe it or not, cemetery restoration is a great way to do...
Where Did These Mannequins Come From in Downtown Wheeling?Provided April 25, 2023If you’ve visited Downtown Wheeling this week, then you might have spotted a few mannequins that were artfully embellished and...
Wheeling Heritage Receives National Recognition for Public Art TrailWheeling Heritage Staff April 24, 2023Wheeling Heritage’s Public Art Trail has been announced as one of the Advancing Trails Awards Program by American Trails. The...
Explore The Many Islands of the Ohio RiverTaylor Abbott April 19, 2023The Ohio River is one of the most picturesque and fascinating waterways in the United States. The river’s scenic beauty,...
Find Out Which Local Entrepreneur Took Home $5,300 at Show of HandsJustice Hudson April 18, 2023The Wheeling Artisan Center in Downtown Wheeling was full of business owners, elected officials, and members of the public on...
Bridging Innovate Week Is Coming to WheelingHaley Steed April 12, 2023If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or part of an entrepreneur-serving organization (ESO), hold onto your hats: Bridging Innovation Week is...
These Four Entrepreneurs Are Asking For Your Vote at Show of HandsWheeling Heritage Media April 12, 2023Next week, four local entrepreneurs will take the stage in the hopes of receiving more than $4,000 to support their...
Volunteer Wheeling Needs YOU To Help Make It Shine This Weekend!Provided April 11, 2023Volunteer Wheeling, a program of Wheeling Heritage, is excited to announce its participation in the WV Make it Shine program,...
Got Ramps? Celebrate Ramp Season With These Simple RecipesMelissa Rebholz April 4, 2023Across Appalachia, ramps (also known as wild onions) are popping up to signal that spring has officially arrived – but...
Wheeling’s Minit Carwash Reimagined for a New EraEllen Brafford McCroskey April 3, 2023Many of us remember that long line of cars that snaked back toward the Perkins intersection on a sunny afternoon....
Vintage Gardening Tips from Wheeling’s PastKate Wietor March 28, 2023If you’re dreaming of having a lush, bountiful garden this summer, then now is the time to start planning! Gardening has...
These Four Wheeling Entrepreneurs Will Compete at the Next Show of HandsWheeling Heritage Staff March 22, 2023Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling entrepreneurs will compete in the next Show of Hands event on Monday, April...
Meet the Metal Artist Behind These Iconic Wheeling SculpturesEllery McGregor March 21, 2023If you live in Wheeling, you have probably heard his name. Jeffrey Forster is a unique metalworker and artist who...
This New Group is on a Mission to Preserve South Wheeling’s Historic BuildingsEllen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023Much of Wheeling is experiencing a season of renewal. Both historic renovations and new builds can be seen in various...
Catch a Ride on Wheeling’s New Bird ScootersEllen Brafford McCroskey March 16, 2023Originally published November 19, 2022 Local bird enthusiasts may be familiar with the murmuration of black birds in North Wheeling...
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront DevelopmentWeelunk Staff March 15, 2023The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents,...
The Inspiration Behind A Female-Driven Documentary ScreeningAlex Panas March 14, 2023When it comes to community involvement, one of the perks of living in a city the size of Wheeling is...
Inside the World of Women’s Roller Derby in WheelingKarin Butyn March 13, 2023“This sport is so empowering,” Krystal, more aptly known as Green Eggs and Slam, explains as we discuss the following...
Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in WheelingKarin Butyn March 10, 2023Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In...
QUIZ: Which Famous Wheeling Woman are You?Wheeling Heritage Media March 7, 2023March is women’s history month, and Wheeling is home to no shortage of amazing women. Answer a few short questions and we’ll tell you which famous Wheeling woman you are most like!
Williams Lea joins UN Global Compact; Commits to Prioritizing SustainabilityProvided March 6, 2023Global skilled business support services firm Williams Lea announced that it is joining the U.N. Global Compact, the world’s largest...
“How Safe is Our Water?” We Toured Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant to Find OutEllen Brafford McCroskey March 6, 2023We never give much thought to our water supply; we crank the faucet on and assume the water that streams...
7 Tasty Cocktails To Try This Weekend in WheelingJessica Broverman March 3, 2023If you’ve binge-watched Drink Masters on Netflix recently, then you already know that there is something about a beautifully-curated drink...
WHEELING SCENE: Hip Hop, A Black Tie AffairWheeling Heritage Media February 28, 2023Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this...
Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” JohnsonDiana Bell February 27, 2023Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment...
Local School Celebrates Diversity with Textured Hair ExpoAlex Panas February 27, 2023What started as a brainstorming session during a teacher learning day at Bridge Street Middle School has blossomed into a...
Coming Soon: Citywide Ceramics Take Over!Alex Panas February 23, 2023Wheeling is about to get a whole lot more creative as local ceramic artists, along with Oglebay Institute, Wheeling Heritage,...
Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling!Betsy Sweeny February 23, 2023February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States...
Local Middle Schoolers Celebrate Historic Wheeling LandmarksAlex Panas February 22, 2023Students at Bridge Street Middle School have been working on a special project that celebrates Wheeling’s rich history. The “Wheeling...
Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In TownKate Wietor February 21, 2023This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project,...
DO SOMETHING: Help Us Create the Wheeling AlphabetAlex Panas February 20, 2023Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission, is calling on the community to choose which Wheeling...
Spread a Little Kindness in the Friendly City Today!Ellery McGregor February 17, 2023February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! This fun national “holiday” is a great excuse to show a...
Check Out These 5 Specialty Foods Made Right Here in WheelingCandace Nelson February 15, 2023Wheeling is full of unique and specialty foods that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether they have a cult following...
Wheeling Boutique’s “In The Hood” Shirts are A Huge HitEllen Brafford McCroskey February 14, 2023You’ve probably seen them around town – plenty of folks are sporting those cute, trendy sweatshirts bearing the name of...
Weelunk’s Guide to Valentine’s Day in Wheeling 2023Adam Marquart February 13, 2023It’s almost time to treat that special someone in your life for St. Valentine’s Day. Not sure what you’re going...
The Tasty Legacy of the Stone and Thomas Tea RoomAlex Walton February 10, 2023The City of Wheeling is admired for its dedication to businesses, old and new. From restaurants like Later Alligator and...
Just Me & More Salon Wins Show of Hands: Black-Owned Business EditionProvided February 9, 2023After four local business made their pitch to a crowd of more than 250 people at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of...
How One Dog’s Love Inspired a Mission to Help Owners and Beloved PetsLaurie Conway February 7, 2023Some of life’s greatest things happen at the most unexpected times. That case could be made for Ken Suter, who...
Get To Know Wheeling Heritage’s Latest Show of Hands ParticipantsAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 6, 2023Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event returns this Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, and...
This Valentine’s Day We’re Going Big and Feeling BlueHaley Steed February 3, 2023Wheeling has some breathtaking buildings. Some of them have been lovingly restored to their former glory, while others are patiently...
Kicking Off Black History MonthEmma Wiley February 1, 2023Black History Month was created by the famous African American historian, Carter G. Woodson, in 1926. Originally known as “Negro...
This Wheelingite Has Birds Eating Out of His Hand, And Says You Can Do It Too!Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 31, 2023Wheeling resident Joe Roxby is quickly becoming a local bird expert and wildlife citizen scientist. He offers his tips and...
This Local Farm is Rooted in Sweet HistoryCandace Nelson January 30, 2023Nestled away in the rolling hills of Wellsburg’s countryside sits Family Roots Farm, a 250-year-old homestead that specializes in sweets. ...
Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This WeekHaley Steed January 27, 2023“This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the...
