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...
Friendlier City Project Celebrates Community at Inaugural “Queer Thanksgiving”Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 30, 2022Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people. After all, what’s not to love about family and friends gathered together...
Wheeling Lightningbirds Inspire All Of Us To Try Something NewLindsay Ammirante November 29, 2022Growing up in Wheeling allows for some pretty special core memories. From your trips through the Oglebay Festival Lights to...
Weelunk’s Ultimate Guide for Shopping SmallAlex Panas November 25, 2022Updated 11/21/2022 With the holiday shopping season upon us, it’s a great time to support locally-owned businesses by shopping small....
Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar!Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of...
This Thanksgiving, Have The Conversation of a LifetimeAlex Panas November 23, 2022As a platform dedicated to telling Wheeling’s story, the team here at Weelunk is familiar with what it takes to...
Small Business Saturday Returns to Wheeling Nov. 26Alex Panas November 22, 2022Want to make a positive impact on our local economy? Shop small this Saturday! Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has...
Local Photographer Shares Her Tips For Getting The Perfect Family PhotoRiley Carpenter November 21, 2022With the holidays right around the corner, you might be wondering if the kids or your spouse will cooperate for...
Wheeling’s Beloved Science Center Is On The Move!Hanna Perry November 18, 2022If you’re familiar with Centre Market, then you’ve probably paid a visit to Libby and Robert Strong at the SMART...
Santa is Coming to Town Tonight at Wheeling’s Winter on the PlazaHaley Steed November 16, 2022While no one is quite sure how the holiday season got here so fast, it is undeniably upon us. Yuletide...
The Friendlier City Project Presents: A Queer Thanksgiving!Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 14, 2022The Friendlier City Project is hosting its first Queer Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at...
DiCarlo’s Pizza: A Cultural IconJeremy Morris November 4, 2022Originally published July 22, 2019 There are only two kinds of pizza, good pizza and very good pizza. — Peter...
Wells Township Haunted House Promises Spooky Fun for AllKaden Bednarek October 31, 2022Do you find enjoyment and interest in the circus, an insane asylum, and watching twitch streams? Well, that’s exactly what...
5 Haunted Ohio Valley Locations To Explore on Your Next Ghost HuntKaden Bednarek October 31, 2022The Ohio Valley has many haunted locations for those who are interested in exploring the unknown. In fact, many paranormal...
Wheeling Haunts Season Finale: Halloween ExtravaganzaWheeling Heritage Media October 31, 2022Happy Halloween! Are you ready for some spooky tricks and treats? This week, Cassie and Alex are closing out the...
Myth or Legend? The Haunting of Tunnel Green Lives OnCassie Bendel October 28, 2022Originally published Oct. 23, 2020. Ask anyone from Wheeling about Tunnel Green and the first thing you’ll hear is “it’s...
This Wheeling Costume Shop Has Something For EveryoneAlex Panas October 26, 2022Originally published Oct. 26, 2021 Are you still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Well, you’re in luck! Stages in...
West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Halloween BashProvided October 25, 2022West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host their Halloween bash on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 – 4...
Grow Ohio Valley Invites You To Their Annual Harvest FestivalAlex Walton October 21, 2022Grow Ohio Valley is thrilled to host its 5th annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 a.m. to...
This Local Trainer Wants You to Get Fit and Be Festive This SeasonAllison Hickey October 21, 2022For us adults, Halloween often brings to mind toasting a festive pumpkin beer with friends, sneaking candy from the kids’...
New Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming to WesBanco ArenaProvided October 19, 2022The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Three: Music at the McLainWheeling Heritage Media October 17, 2022If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it...
This Local Farmer Transformed His Homestead Into a Fall DestinationJessica Broverman October 14, 2022Prepare to celebrate the Autumn season surrounded by sunflowers, berries, and ghouls! Fourth-generation farmer Eric Freeland has opened his acreage...
Want to Help Make Wheeling More Dog-Friendly? Here’s How!Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2022Wheeling Heritage invites the community to attend ‘The Dog-Friendly Wheeling Workshop’ to learn how being a pet-friendly Downtown can be...
Think Pink Breast Cancer Event Raises Money for Local IndividualsJennifer Materkoski October 12, 2022October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those in the Ohio Valley looking to show their support can do so...
Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade Returns Friday, Nov. 18Provided October 11, 2022The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Parade Committee is pleased to announce that it will be holding the annual Main...
Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in Wheeling? Here’s Where You Can Go.Alex Walton October 7, 2022As cities throughout the United States look toward revitalization in the future, the City of Wheeling and its surrounding areas...
