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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...

Discover the Charm of Intimate Weddings in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman May 15, 2023

Weddings 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 Building

Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 10, 2023

It has been said that a soldier writes America a “blank check” upon entering the service, the value of which...

WHEELING SCENE: Dog Day in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media May 9, 2023

Editors 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 Saturday

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 5, 2023

Grab 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 Literature

Karin 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 Greenery

Libbi Gramby April 28, 2023

Wheeling’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 Cemeteries

Summer Whelan April 26, 2023

Are 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, 2023

If 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 Trail

Wheeling Heritage Staff April 24, 2023

Wheeling 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 River

Taylor Abbott April 19, 2023

The 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 Hands

Justice Hudson April 18, 2023

The 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 Wheeling

Haley Steed April 12, 2023

If 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 Hands

Wheeling Heritage Media April 12, 2023

Next 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, 2023

Volunteer 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 Recipes

Melissa Rebholz April 4, 2023

Across 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 Era

Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 3, 2023

Many 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 Past

Kate Wietor March 28, 2023

If 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 Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff March 22, 2023

Wheeling 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 Sculptures

Ellery McGregor March 21, 2023

If 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 Buildings

Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023

Much 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 Scooters

Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 16, 2023

Originally 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 Development

Weelunk Staff March 15, 2023

The 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 Screening

Alex Panas March 14, 2023

When 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 Wheeling

Karin 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 Wheeling

Karin Butyn March 10, 2023

Editor’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, 2023

March 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 Sustainability

Provided March 6, 2023

Global 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 Out

Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 6, 2023

We 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 Wheeling

Jessica Broverman March 3, 2023

If 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 Affair

Wheeling Heritage Media February 28, 2023

Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this...

Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson

Diana Bell February 27, 2023

Jeffrey “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 Expo

Alex Panas February 27, 2023

What 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, 2023

Wheeling 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, 2023

February 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 Landmarks

Alex Panas February 22, 2023

Students 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 Town

Kate Wietor February 21, 2023

This 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 Alphabet

Alex Panas February 20, 2023

Wheeling 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, 2023

February 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 Wheeling

Candace Nelson February 15, 2023

Wheeling is full of unique and specialty foods that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether they have a cult following...