31 Acts, 25 States: Heritage Music BluesFest Returns as Wheeling’s Biggest Music Festival Ever Under Waterfront Hall
A Late-Summer Wheeling Bucket ListEllery McGregor August 12, 2026Late August in Wheeling An Argument for Why Summer in Wheeling is Not Over Yet Mid-August each year seems to...
The Ballot Box Brief: Poll Workers Needed for the Upcoming General ElectionErin Allietta August 10, 2026For most, the General Election seems far away. For my office, preparations for the General Election started as soon as...
VIDEO: Beyond the Bowl Ep. 1Dillon Richardson August 5, 2026Now Showing: Beyond the Bowl Series Premiere Beloved Wheeling açai bowl pop-up stand LaBowls, in conjunction with Wheeling Heritage Media,...
Fabio’s Pizza: A Year in the Friendly CitySean Calangelo August 3, 2026For over 30 years, Fabio’s Pizza was located in the Ohio Valley Mall and established themselves as one of the...
Summer Color Splash @ WCDS!Provided July 27, 2026There’s something bittersweet about the end of July. The pools are still open. Fireflies still flicker. Popsicles still drip down...
East Wheeling Little Library Officially Launches with Ribbon-Cutting CeremonyProvided July 23, 2026Contact: Laurie Ruberg Email: LFRuberg@gmial.com or Cell: 304-639-3894 On Thursday July 23, 2026, at 1:30 pm the East Wheeling Little...
Game and Play with the Ohio County Public LibraryMakayla Carney July 22, 2026Analog Summer is the new, hot trend. Getting off your phone, connecting with your community, and slowing down. Here at...
Discover Marrowbone Glassworks at the Wheeling Artisan ShopWeelunk Staff July 15, 2026West Virginia’s history is deeply intertwined with glassmaking. For generations, the Mountain State was a national leader in glass production,...
Small Business Spotlight: The SMART Center Olivia Beihl July 8, 2026In Wheeling, a place known for its strong sense of community and revitalization, one business is blending education, curiosity, and...
31 Acts, 25 States: Heritage Music BluesFest Returns as Wheeling’s Biggest Music Festival Ever Under Waterfront HallProvided July 7, 2026WATERFRONT HALL — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1230 Water Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 · July 6, 2026 31 Acts, 25 States:...
America 250 in WheelingWheeling Heritage Staff July 1, 2026As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, Wheeling is taking the opportunity to reflect on...
The Ballot Box Brief: 2026 Primary Election RecapErin Allietta June 29, 2026A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...
Dalchord – Appalachian Folk Rockers Coming to Waterfront HallProvided June 24, 2026Calcified Presents is proud to bring Charleston, WV based electric folk wonky-tonk band Dalchord to Waterfront Hall, right here in...
Midge’s Hot Dog Cart Serving Up a Summer Staple to the Wheeling Area Adeline Boggs June 24, 2026When Melissa Rebholz, owner of Midge’s Kitchen, saw a gap in the street food market, she decided to get creative...
The Resilient Circle: Creating Community Through HopeAshley Kepner Ferns June 22, 2026For Ashley Ferns, infertility was never just a medical journey. It was an emotional, physical and deeply personal experience that...
EmpowerFest Returns to Wheeling on June 27 for a Day of Women’s Wellness, Self-Care, and ConnectionProvided June 19, 2026WHEELING, WV — EmpowerFest, a one-of-a-kind women’s wellness experience created by the hosts of the popular Ask Yourself Why Not?...
Engineering a Way to Work SmarterRiley Carpenter June 17, 2026Born in Wheeling and raised in Moundsville, Steve Lavenski’s pathway back home was anything but direct. With the support of...
Emily Teachout of Retrouvez StudioMelissa Rebholz June 15, 2026The past few years, you’ve probably seen Emily Teachout’s art at events, as a collaboration with the Ohio County Public...
The Friendlier City Project hosts Pride on the PlazaProvided June 10, 2026The Friendlier City Project is excited to announce its fourth annual Pride on the Plaza event to be held June...
Wheeling’s Historical Treasures in the World’s Largest LibraryEmma Wiley June 8, 2026From preserved Victorian houses to the Suspension Bridge to the Ohio River, anyone driving, biking, or walking around Wheeling sees...
Summer Reading at the LibraryOhio County Public Library June 3, 2026Summer is all about fun and adventure! While that may mean seeing new places, or exploring nature, there’s so many...
Jes Arnold Blends Art, Nature and ConnectionRiley Carpenter June 1, 2026For Jes Arnold, art has always been about more than creating something beautiful. It has been about creating connection. The...
Brewing Business in WheelingProvided May 29, 2026“Wheeling is brewing more than coffee…” You might have seen this tagline making its rounds across social media recently, and...
History of Wheeling Takes Class on the RoadProvided May 27, 2026Since September of 2024, Wheeling Park High School Social Studies Teacher, Ryan Stanton, has held a monthly History of Wheeling...
Main Street to Mountains Celebrates America 250 Through ArtProvided May 22, 2026This summer, artists across the Ohio Valley will have the chance to capture Wheeling through their own creative lens as...
Watch Me Grow Brings New Life to King’s DaughtersOlivia Beihl May 20, 2026The Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Program is helping bring new life, creativity and community investment to projects across the Friendly...
Behind the Panels: The Future of Kaufman’sRiley Carpenter May 18, 2026For decades, the blue-tiled façade of the former Kaufman’s Department Store has been one of downtown Wheeling’s most recognizable sights....
Mustard Seed Mountain to Celebrate ReturnProvided May 15, 2026After a two-year hiatus, West Virginia’s first street paper, Mustard Seed Mountain, is officially making its return, and the Wheeling...
FidoFest Returns to Warwood, May 16th!Wheeling Heritage Staff May 13, 2026Dog lovers, mark your calendars. FidoFest returns to Wheeling THIS Saturday, May 16th, 2026, bringing a full day of canine-centered...
Evening of Illustration with Logan SchmittProvided May 8, 2026Esoterica is proud to present an evening of illustration featuring Logan Schmitt on Friday, May 8, from 7pm – 10pm...
Wheeling’s Indie Rock Smoke Show—The Story of Stone CampusLiam Buchanan May 6, 2026If you’ve been following the live music scene around Wheeling over the last two or three years, there’s a chance...
Opening Day Blooms at Wheeling Park High School GreenhouseRiley Carpenter May 4, 2026There is nothing quite like greenhouse season, and as an alum of Wheeling Park High School, it is especially exciting...
Wheeling Fashion Week Announces 2026 LineupProvided May 1, 2026Wheeling, WV — Wheeling Fashion Week returns June 7–13, 2026 for its second year, gathering fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and...
The Cheese MeltKarin Butyn April 29, 2026Bartoli’s. Peaches (later The Lighthouse). Burger King. The McDonald’s near Cherry Hill (long before the McDonald’s at the 3rd Street...
What’s New at Public MarketProvided April 22, 2026There’s a lot happening at the Public Market as we head into the warmer months. From expanded hours to new...
A Rowboat and a HatRiley Carpenter April 20, 2026The first thing Wayne Hill will tell you is this. “I was never on the Mayflower,” At 99 years old,...
Good Mansion Wines Celebrates 20 YearsWheeling Heritage Media April 17, 2026A cornerstone of East Wheeling’s historic 14th Street corridor, Good Mansion Wines has spent the last two decades shaping how...
REStyle Consignment in Historic Centre MarketAdeline Boggs April 15, 2026If you haven’t shopped at REStyle, you need to make a trip to check it out! REStyle, a consignment shop...
Dunya’s Cakepop’s Are Here for Your Sweet ToothEllie Matheny April 13, 2026Looking for sweet treats for your next event? Dunya’s is the place for you! Dunya’s Cakepops is a small business...
Record Store Day 2026 at Nail City RecordProvided April 10, 2026Wheeling, WV – Mark your calendars! Record Store Day returns on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Doors open at 10 AM,...
Why Wheeling: Polly BarksMelissa Rebholz April 8, 2026Polly 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 ThinkRiley Carpenter April 3, 2026If 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 NestProvided April 1, 2026Wedged 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 MarketEllie Matheny March 30, 2026Stone 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 TheatreProvided March 27, 2026Award-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 ChampionshipsThe Park Press March 25, 2026Written 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 WheelingProvided March 20, 2026Textiles 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 BrennanRiley Carpenter March 19, 2026During 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 CollectiblesEllery McGregor March 18, 2026When you walk into the new Two Times Clothing and Collectibles on Market Plaza in downtown Wheeling, you are immediately...
Bridge The Gap: Saturday SeriesRiley Carpenter March 16, 2026In a time when many adults feel unsure how to connect with the young people in their lives, two Ohio...
