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Celebrate Pride Month in the Friendly City

On June 28, 1969, in the dark hours of the early morning, police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ friendly nightclub, in Greenwich Village, New York City. It was a common practice for these raid...

City Pools Set to Open Saturday!

Wheeling’s city pools will be open for fun in the sun beginning Saturday, June 3. The facilities – Garden Park, Warwood; Bridge Park, Wheeling Island; Grandview, Wheeling Heights and 36th Street, South Wheelin...

Orrick Announces 2023 “Pride In Wheeling Day”

Wheeling has long been known as the Friendly City. We are a city of supportive and kind folks who often come together around a cause. In keeping with these values, Orrick is hosting its 7th annual “Pride in Whe...

Meet the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Grow Ohio Valley’s summer CSA–or community supported agriculture–program will launch on June 29, 2023, its tenth consecutive year of providing fresh, local produce to Wheeling. Bundles are sold as full shares, ...

YWCA Wheeling Winner of Purple Ribbon Awards

The YWCA Wheeling was awarded the Purple Ribbon Awards through DomesticShelters.org in two categories; Outstanding Thrift Shop for the Y-Not-Repeat Boutique and Outstanding New Service Launch for the YWeCook Pr...

Explore The Many Islands of the Ohio River

The Ohio River is one of the most picturesque and fascinating waterways in the United States. The river's scenic beauty, combined with the numerous wilderness islands and wildlife in the upper Ohio Valley, make...

Bridging Innovate Week Is Coming to Wheeling

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or part of an entrepreneur-serving organization (ESO),  hold onto your hats: Bridging Innovation Week is coming to Wheeling! Bridging Innovations is an ide...

The WV Man Who Stole Easter

If you celebrate Easter, then you already know that a trip to the local grocery store for eggs and a dye kit is expected in preparation for the holiday celebration. But apparently not for everyone. As I was per...

The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky! Pysanky, the plural of pysanka, is a Ukrainian egg craft, where intricate designs are achieved by repeatedly...

Vintage Gardening Tips from Wheeling’s Past

If you're dreaming of having a lush, bountiful garden this summer, then now is the time to start planning! Gardening has long been a popular topic, making it an unexpected place for aspiring gardeners to f...

How Did This Wheeling Trolley End Up In Maine?

The tale of Streetcar No. 639 began almost a century ago and is one rife with twists and turns; adventure and neglect; discovery and dedication, notoriety and exaltation. This story begins in Wheeling in 1924 a...