Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest Tradition

Annalese Aderholt July 26, 2023

When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...

Wheeling Grecian Festival Returns This Week!

Karin Butyn July 26, 2023

It’s the time of the year when there seems to be something to celebrate every weekend in Wheeling, and this...

Get To Know The Entrepreneurs Competing at Show of Hands This Week

Wheeling Heritage Media July 25, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands will return this Wednesday, July 26 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four local entrepreneurs will...

Wheeling Arts Festival Makes Its Triumphant Return on Aug. 5

Provided July 24, 2023

 After a five-year hiatus, the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will make its...

Is Wheeling Becoming a Donut Town?

Melissa Rebholz July 21, 2023

Wheeling has its fair share of culinary delights. From square pizza to fried fish, we love to sing praises for...

What Do a Ceramic Crock, a Beer Glass, and Old Letterhead Have in Common?

Ryan Stanton July 18, 2023

While teaching the history of Wheeling at Wheeling Park High School, I often use artifacts that I have collected to...

Find Out Where You Can Have Fitness, Food, and Fun Under One Roof!

Karin Butyn July 17, 2023

“The vision is for this to be a place where you can grab a drink with friends after doing something...

Party Like Barbie at Nail City Record’s Listening Party

Alex Panas July 14, 2023

As adults and children alike wait in anticipation for the premiere of the Barbie movie on July 20, one local...

Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation Funds Development Firm for Wheeling Gateway Project

Provided July 13, 2023

The Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation announced that it will fund the development firm for the future Wheeling Gateway Project,...

Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year Honor

Provided July 12, 2023

Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....

Wheeling Native is Bringing Shakespeare Home

Adam Payne July 12, 2023

Rue 151 Productions, a buoyant bunch of Shakespeare-based actors and educators, will be kicking off its Band of Bards educational...

How You Can Support Small Businesses During Construction

Wheeling Heritage Media and Alex Panas July 11, 2023

As the Wheeling streetscape project continues to progress, residents and visitors can expect to see traffic cones on Main and...

100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown Building

Justice Hudson July 10, 2023

When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...

Check Out the Wheeling Alphabet Project!

Alex Panas July 7, 2023

Early in 2023, Wheeling Heritage embarked on a project to create a Wheeling Alphabet. The project started by asking you...

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces New Executive Leadership Team

Provided July 6, 2023

On Thursday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announced its new executive leadership team. After a lengthy search, the WSO has...

This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A Century

Karin Butyn July 5, 2023

“When we say fresh, roasted coffee, we mean it,” says General Manager at Wheeling Coffee and Spice Shelly Smedley with a...

These Explosive Regulations Date Back to the 1900s

Kate Wietor July 3, 2023

Nights can be noisy in the summer. From wild critters moving about to folks staying out late to take advantage...

WEEREAD – Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place

Anna Cipoletti June 30, 2023

In Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, memoirist Neema Avashia looks back on her upbringing...

Downtown Pocket Park Will Receive Extra Boost Through AARP Community Challenge Grant

Provided June 28, 2023

AARP West Virginia has awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Wheeling Heritage and Volunteer Wheeling to support the...

Exploring Wheeling’s Dog Parks: A Guide for Canine Lovers

Ellen Brafford McCroskey June 28, 2023

‘Tis the season for our favorite warm-weather outdoor activities. And for those of us with canine family members, that includes...

‘Great Rainbow Fairy’ Puppet Makes Appearance at Pride Festival

Justice Hudson June 27, 2023

Puppets have entertained societies for thousands of years. Some were crude, like hand or sock puppets, while others were more...

YWCA Wheeling to Hold Mini-Con Event, Celebration of Comic Culture

Provided June 23, 2023

On Saturday, June 24 the YWCA Wheeling will be holding its 4th Annual Mini-Con, a scaled-back version of a Comic...

Welcome Summer at Grow Ohio Valley’s Block Party

Provided June 23, 2023

The Public Market, an entity of Grow Ohio Valley, is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Block Party on Thursday, June 29,...

Updates at the 1400 Market Block Development: Desmone and Tipping Point Unveil New Renderings and Community Partnerships

Provided June 23, 2023

Desmone and Tipping Point have announced a series of collaborative efforts with local nonprofits to maximize community impact at the...

Spend Your Summer with the Ohio County Public Library!

Justice Hudson June 23, 2023

The Ohio County Public Library has events each week throughout the summer. Kids, teens, and adults are sure to find...

These Four Entrepreneurs Will Compete for More Than $4,000 at Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Staff June 21, 2023

Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling businesses will take the stage at the next Show of Hands event on...

WHEELING SCENE: Juneteenth 2023 in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media June 21, 2023

Earlier this week, the Wheeling community gathered at Market Plaza for the fourth year to commemorate Juneteenth. The event began...

This Ohio-Made Sweet Treat Can Be Found All Around Town!

Karin Butyn June 20, 2023

The art of making ice cream is all in the family for Kirke Porterfield, owner of Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream...

Celebrate West Virginia Day With These 10 Fun Facts

Emma Wiley June 20, 2023

1. West Virginia is the only state to be created by a Presidential Proclamation. On June 20th, 1863, now celebrated...

Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley This Weekend

Alex Panas June 16, 2023

The Ohio Valley is abuzz with anticipation as organizers gear up for a weekend of lively and inspiring Juneteenth celebrations....

WHEELING SCENE: Pride on the Plaza

Wheeling Heritage Media June 16, 2023

The Friendlier City Project hosted its inaugural Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With hundreds of...

Let Your Creativity Run Wild at This Unique Event

Alex Panas June 14, 2023

There’s a reason paint and sips have become such a popular activity – who doesn’t love to unwind and create...

New Book Tells Wheeling’s History Through a Fresh Lens

Provided June 13, 2023

 A new book released this month tells the story of First Presbyterian Church’s first 200 years by looking at everything...

ESSAY: Former Clay School Student Reflects on the Importance of It’s Legacy

Provided June 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Since the City of Wheeling took ownership of the Clay School in 2022, there’s been a lot of...

West Virginia Day is Right Around the Corner, Celebrate at this Art Exhibit

Provided June 12, 2023

Wheeling’s art scene is set to receive a fresh perspective with the exhibit opening of the Wheeling Alphabet Project on...

WEEREAD: The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows

Anna Cipoletti June 9, 2023

Editor’s Note: Our latest WEEREAD book review features Annie Barrow’s novel: The Truth According to Us. WEEREAD reviewer, Anna Cipoletti,...

Community Organizers Plan Wheeling’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration

Provided June 7, 2023

Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Monday, June 19, to commemorate the end of slavery in America. The event...

City of Wheeling Asks Community Members to Complete Survey About Future Clay School Redevelopment

Provided June 2, 2023

The City of Wheeling is excited to launch a digital survey to provide residents a vehicle to share their perspectives...

Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 Years

Haley Steed June 2, 2023

If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as...

Celebrate Pride Month in the Friendly City

Justice Hudson June 1, 2023

On June 28, 1969, in the dark hours of the early morning, police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn,...

City Pools Set to Open Saturday!

Provided May 31, 2023

Wheeling’s city pools will be open for fun in the sun beginning Saturday, June 3. The facilities – Garden Park,...

How Wheeling Saved the Capitol Theatre

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media May 31, 2023

With a bustling schedule of Broadway shows, live music, and symphonic performances, it’s hard to imagine a time when the...

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Combines Theater and Art in Unique Ways

Justice Hudson May 30, 2023

When David Widder-Varhegyi first discovered Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man play written by David Macmillon with Johnny Donahoe, in 2016...

Wheeling Parks and Recreation’s Summer Program Lineup Offers Something for Everyone

Lindsay Ammirante May 26, 2023

It’s that time of year and the Wheeling Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another jam-packed season. Summer...

Orrick Announces 2023 “Pride In Wheeling Day”

Provided May 25, 2023

Wheeling has long been known as the Friendly City. We are a city of supportive and kind folks who often...

This Incredible Historic House Restoration was Nine Years in the Making

Haley Steed May 25, 2023

Born and raised on Wheeling Island, Jason Bradcovich saw the house every day: a once-glorious example of Victorian-era architecture that...

Meet the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Justice Hudson May 24, 2023

Grow Ohio Valley’s summer CSA–or community supported agriculture–program will launch on June 29, 2023, its tenth consecutive year of providing...

For These Two People, The Wheeling Hall of Fame is a Family Tradition

Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 22, 2023

In many families, good genes are passed down through generations like great-granddad’s pocket watch. If you’re lucky, they might bestow...

Did You Know That Wheeling Is Home to the Toughest Half-Marathon in America?

Karin Butyn May 19, 2023

Often touted as “The Toughest Half-Marathon in America,1” the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic and its many athletes will soon...

QUIZ – How Much Do You Know About These Noteworthy Wheelingites?

Haley Steed May 17, 2023

Last month, eleven new Wheelingites were inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame. How much do you know about these people? Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test!