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    Record Store Day 2026 at Nail City Record

    Provided April 10, 2026
    Wheeling, WV – Mark your calendars! Record Store Day returns on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Doors open at 10 AM,...

    Why Wheeling: Polly Barks

    Melissa Rebholz April 8, 2026
    Polly Barks moved to Wheeling in February 2025 from Lafayette, Indiana. I met Polly the first week she moved to...

    There’s More Going On Than You Think

    Riley Carpenter April 3, 2026
    If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “What is there to do this weekend?” You’re definitely not alone. It’s a question...

    The Painter’s Nest

    Provided April 1, 2026
    Wedged between city streets and green hillsides, I grew up in my backyard surrounded by summer breezes whispering in the...

    Stone Cottage Apothecary: New Beginnings at Centre Market

    Ellie Matheny March 30, 2026
    Stone Cottage Apothecary is known not only for its thoughtfully crafted products, but also for the calm, homey atmosphere that...

    Award Winning Documentary O Pioneer Screens at Towngate Theatre

    Provided March 27, 2026
    Award-Winning Documentary O Pioneer Screens at Towngate Theatre March 28Filmmaker Q&A Immediately Following WHEELING, W.Va. – Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre...

    Wheeling Park Wins 46th Consecutive State Championships

    The Park Press March 25, 2026
    Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Leiahna (Lee) Fonner. Leiahna is a contributing writer to The Park Press. The Wheeling...

    History of Textile Manufacturing in Wheeling

    Provided March 20, 2026
    Textiles were once a cornerstone of Wheeling’s industrial growth. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, factories producing cotton, wool,...

    A Historian Worth Celebrating, Margaret Brennan

    Riley Carpenter March 19, 2026
    During Women’s History Month, we are often asked to reflect on the women who have shaped our communities. Sometimes those...

    Why Wheeling: Two Times Clothing and Collectibles

    Ellery McGregor March 18, 2026
    When you walk into the new Two Times Clothing and Collectibles on Market Plaza in downtown Wheeling, you are immediately...

    Bridge The Gap: Saturday Series

    Riley Carpenter March 16, 2026
    In a time when many adults feel unsure how to connect with the young people in their lives, two Ohio...

    Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates with Stone Campus

    Provided March 13, 2026
    WHEELING, W.Va — West Virginia musician and poet Tucker Riggleman will be performing at Waterfront Hall on Saturday, April 4...

    Georgia Tambasis’ Imaginary and Real Exhibition

    Riley Carpenter March 11, 2026
    A new exhibition featuring the work of Wheeling-based interdisciplinary artist Georgia Tambasis recently opened at the Artisan Center Gallery, bringing...

    2026 Spring Cleanup Schedule

    Provided March 9, 2026
    WHEELING, W.Va. — The City of Wheeling will host a Spring Cleanup, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of...

    WEEREAD: The Anxious Generation

    Adeline Boggs March 6, 2026
    The Great Rewiring If you’ve ever thought “Society feels different. Kids are different. Parenting is different,” you’re not alone. Something...

    Wheeling Country Day School’s First Youth Show of Hands

    Riley Carpenter March 4, 2026
    Next week, a new generation of innovators will take the stage in Wheeling. On Wednesday, March 11th, students from Wheeling...

    Love Letters to Cheryl Pompeo

    Arianne Goneau March 2, 2026
    Cheryl Pompeo’s love for dance began long before she ever stepped into a leadership role. It started as a young...

    Oral Histories of Wheeling’s Black Community

    Wheeling Heritage Media February 27, 2026
    As February comes to a close, so does a meaningful month of reflection, storytelling, and preservation. Throughout the month, the...

    Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is Coming in Full Swing

    Ellie Matheny February 25, 2026
    Whether you love slapping clay upon the wheel or drinking from your favorite glazed kitchenware, the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling...

    The History Behind The Streets of Wheeling

    The Park Press February 23, 2026
    Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Gavin Forgét. Gavin is a contributing writer to The Park Press. Each day, more...

    My Mother: A True Inspiration to Me and Others

    Sharise West February 20, 2026
    My mother’s story is one rooted in love, resilience, and purpose. Charise Paige grew up the youngest of six children,...

    Rhyme or Reason: A Spoken Word Cypher

    Provided February 18, 2026
    In partnership with YWCA Wheeling, Wheeling Heritage is helping present Rhyme or Reason, the live performance arm of the weeklong...

    The Only House on The Left: Scott Hanna’s Debut Poetry Book Making Official Launch

    Ellie Matheny February 13, 2026
    Just over the hill at West Liberty University, English Professor, Dr. W. Scott Hanna, is officially making debut this month...

    New YMCA, New Wheeling

    The Park Press February 9, 2026
    Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Lucrezia Santini Web Designer. Lucrezia is a contributing writer to The Park Press. The...

    Inside Esoterica: Wheeling’s Newest Gathering Space

    Riley Carpenter February 6, 2026
    Something quietly powerful is taking shape in downtown Wheeling. Esoterica isn’t just a new place to grab a drink or...

    Hairitage on Market

    Eleni Walter February 4, 2026
    Joan Crawford once said, “I think that the most important thing a woman can have- next to talent, of course-...

    How Shape Wheeling Is Moving Ideas Forward Downtown

    Provided February 2, 2026
    Downtown Wheeling is in the middle of a visible transformation. Block by block, new ideas are taking shape, long-vacant spaces...

    Why I Enjoy Substitute Teaching in Wheeling

    Dominic Martin January 30, 2026
    I chose Wheeling out of a desire to stay close to home. Although I’m a Moundsville native and a John...

    What’s Coming to the Capitol?

    Adeline Boggs January 28, 2026
    You don’t need to look far to find great live entertainment. From now until July, The Capitol Theatre has a...

    Bringing ‘It’s Wheeling Steel’ Home

    Riley Carpenter January 26, 2026
    Last spring, Wheeling Heritage got the call that a traveling exhibit had stayed on the road a little longer than...

    Buzz, Buzz! 2nd Annual Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups

    Provided January 23, 2026
    Friends of the Ohio County Library are bringing back the Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups! The second annual event will take...

    Rosemary Ketchum

    The Park Press January 21, 2026
    Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler, Web Designer. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press....

    Wheeling to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Weekend of Community Events

    Ron Scott Jr. January 16, 2026
    The Wheeling community will come together January 16–19 for a multi-day celebration honoring the life, legacy, and lasting influence of...

    Ohio County Needs Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Cycle

    Erin Allietta January 14, 2026
    A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...

    Before I-70: A 1960s Drive Through Elm Grove

    Glenn Elliott January 12, 2026
    When my father passed away in 2023, I inherited a box of old 8mm and 16mm home movies. I had...

    Maxim Lando Returns to Perform with Wheeling Symphony, Accompanying Festival of Ideas

    Provided January 9, 2026
    The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will welcome back a beloved guest artist for their next performance, All My Memories, while...

    Growing Knowledge & Community Through Master Gardeners

    Riley Carpenter January 7, 2026
    The Ohio County Master Gardeners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at...

    Ohio Valley Skateboarding

    Melissa Rebholz January 5, 2026
    Two lifelong friends are building a new multi-generational community in the Ohio Valley and it’s all happening at the Wheeling...

    Shop Small in Wheeling

    Wheeling Heritage Staff January 5, 2026
    Discover your downtown adventure with help from our friends at the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau.

    Rooted Love

    Karin Butyn January 2, 2026
    “Wheeling has always been a place rooted in support, connection, and showing up for one another, and those same values...

    Ohio Valley Mutual Aid Benefit Show

    Provided December 26, 2025
    A night of live music at Waterfront Hall this weekend will do more than entertain—it will directly support neighbors in...

    Celebrate the Icelandic Book Flood with help from the Ohio County Public Library 

    Makayla Carney December 22, 2025
    This winter has been a cold one. There‘s no better way to spend the season than curled up with a...

    Elfin’ Around Wheeling

    Riley Carpenter December 19, 2025
    If you’ve been scrolling Instagram or Facebook in Wheeling this December, chances are you’ve already spotted them: two full-grown elves...

    Mel’s Alternative Images: Providing a Piece of the Past with Vintage Tintype Photography and More

    Adeline Boggs December 17, 2025
    In a world that is becoming increasingly riddled with AI images and fake photos,  Melody is preserving history with the...

    Local Illustrator Helps Bring Mrs. Claus to Life in New Children’s Book

    Riley Carpenter December 15, 2025
    Behind the Magic of the Holidays There’s a quiet kind of magic that lives in the background of Christmas. It’s...

    Civics Unplugged Fellowship Accepting Applications

    Provided December 11, 2025
    Civics Unplugged is now accepting high school-aged applicants for their Spring 2026 Civic Innovators Fellowship, a free 8-week Fellowship that...

    Paint Your Pet Returns This January

    Wheeling Heritage Staff December 5, 2025
    A Meaningful Gift Just in Time for the Holidays The holiday season is in full-swing and many of us are...

    Wheeling Symphony Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Magic with Symphony on Ice 

    Provided December 3, 2025
    The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition returns! On December 4, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) returns to WesBanco Arena for Symphony on Ice,...

    Fabio’s: Serving Up Pizza and a Legacy

    The Park Press December 1, 2025
    Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Family...

    QUIZ: Find Your Perfect Holiday Experience in Wheeling

    Wheeling Heritage Staff November 28, 2025
    The holiday season in Wheeling has a way of wrapping the whole city in something familiar. It’s the soft glow...
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