New support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities to begin in Wheeling this July
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...
I Completed the Community Leader Internship Program, And This Is What I Learned…Adam Marquart January 25, 2023If you’ve never heard of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, their mission is “to enhance the vibrancy of...
West Virginia’s First Trade School Was Located Right Here in WheelingRosemary Ketchum January 20, 2023The very first vocational school in West Virginia was located right here in Wheeling – South Wheeling to be exact....
Four Black-Owned Businesses to Compete in the Next Show of HandsProvided January 18, 2023Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Black-owned businesses will be competing for the next Show of Hands event on Feb....
Where to Celebrate MLK Day in the Wheeling AreaAlex Panas January 13, 2023Folks from across the Ohio Valley will come together to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the Rev....
The Heartwarming Story Behind the YWCA’s Latest Capital CampaignAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media January 12, 2023How many of us go through old paperwork and documents, begrudgingly discarding them to make way for what will ultimately...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners BuildingKate Wietor January 11, 2023The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The...
Under the Elder Tree: Wheeling’s Modern-Day ApothecaryHaley Steed January 10, 2023If you’ve never paid a visit to Under the Elder Tree, you should know that it is truly a place...
Wheeling Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Flag DesignProvided January 9, 2023Those of us who live in or have visited Wheeling know that it is an incredible city with plenty of...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug CompanyEllen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move...
Centre Market’s Reestablished Commission Working Towards Market ImprovementsCrin Joy January 5, 2023In mid-2021, the City of Wheeling reinstated the Centre Market Commission to assist in efforts to preserve, improve, and invigorate...
Why Wheeling: The McGregor SistersKarin Butyn January 4, 2023I asked the McGregor sisters what they would tell someone considering a move to Wheeling. They simultaneously answered, “do it!”...
Five Ways to Celebrate Hannukah This YearJessica Broverman December 21, 2022We are in the midst of Hannukah, folks! This means enjoying time with family, being thankful for all that we...
Jason Koegler To Lead Grow Ohio Valley as New Executive DirectorJason Koegler December 20, 2022Editor’s Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan...
This New Wheeling Family is Helping Spread Holiday CheerJessica Broverman December 20, 2022When you pull up to 44 Kentucky Street on Wheeling Island, the Viles’ home will greet you with beaming columns...
“Food for Fines” Returns to City of Wheeling for a Sixth YearHaley Steed December 19, 2022People of Wheeling with an unpaid parking citation, this is your time to shine! The City of Wheeling has elected...
Public Transportation Services Expanding on Trial BasisProvided December 19, 2022Public transportation in the Upper Ohio Valley will be expanding on a trial basis as a result of public input...
Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason KoeglerDanny Swan December 19, 2022Editor’s Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan...
New Management, Same Vibe at The Public MarketMolly Sovich December 17, 2022It’s been more than three years since The Public Market first opened its doors in Downtown Wheeling. Since then, the...
Clientele Art Studio Decks The Halls with Skateboard Art ShowProvided December 15, 2022This holiday season, local artists have been working to turn wooden skateboard decks into works of art for one of...
The West Virginia Pepperoni RollCandace Nelson December 13, 2022You might recall pepperoni roll day at school. It was the one time everyone ate hot lunch because the pepperoni...
Restore Yoga+Wellness to Offer Donation-Based Class to Benefit the Friendlier City ProjectEllen Brafford McCroskey December 7, 2022Restore Yoga + Wellness will offer a donation-based yoga class to benefit The Friendlier City Project on Sunday, December 18...
Building Stabilization to Begin on 1400 Block of Market StreetAlex Panas December 6, 2022Driving through Downtown Wheeling, it’s easy to get distracted by all of the traffic cones and construction and forget what...
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation ProjectsAlex Panas December 3, 2022Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from...
These Three Wheeling Women Are The Definition of Intergenerational CreativityMolly Sovich December 2, 2022Wheeling has long been known as an industrious city thanks to the people who have had the creative vision to...