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    Fuel Up With Food From These Local Food Trucks

    Jennifer Materkoski September 16, 2022
    What’s not to love about a food truck? From the fun of getting something out of the ordinary to the...

    YSS to Honor Women’s Giving Circle at Good Samaritan Tribute Dinner

    Provided September 12, 2022
    Each year, Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) recognizes an individual or group for their dedication to bettering the lives of...

    Laughlin Memorial Chapel Celebrates 150 Years of Service

    Ellery McGregor September 12, 2022
    This September marks the 150th anniversary of the historic Laughlin Memorial Chapel on 18th St. in East Wheeling! The Chapel...

    Oglebay Paws in the Park to Raise Awareness and Fun this Saturday

    Jessica Broverman September 9, 2022
    One of the most popular summer events is the long-awaited Paws in the Park at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center....

    New Vrindaban’s Festival of Colors Slated for Sept. 17

    Provided September 8, 2022
    New Vrindaban’s Festival of Colors is back on Saturday, September 17, from 12-6 p.m. at the Palace of Gold in Moundsville, West Virginia....

    You’re Bound To Love This Bookstore in Downtown Wheeling

    Hanna Perry September 8, 2022
    Vigilant Books is an independent bookstore that is located that is temporarily located at 1900 Market St. in downtown Wheeling,...

    A Brief Look at Wheeling’s Boating History

    Ellery McGregor September 7, 2022
    As we approach the end of a long, hot Wheeling summer, the Ohio River is seeing a surge in people...

    WSO’s Opening Night Concert to Feature Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Progressive Hip-Hop Artist Christylez Bacon

    Provided September 6, 2022
    Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2022-2023 Opening Night Gala Celebration – “American Stories” on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Capitol Theatre. The concert will feature world-renowned cellist...

    September Art and Music Events in Wheeling

    Tucker Riggleman September 6, 2022
    Wheeling’s September is proving to be full of lively entertainment, with ample opportunities to experience some quality art as well....

    Soap, Ceramics, Sweets and Sports On the Lineup for the Next Show of Hands

    Provided August 31, 2022
    Four local small businesses have been selected from a pool of applicants for Wheeling Heritage’s next Show of Hands. Show...
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    QUIZ: Which Downtown Wheeling Coffee Shop Should You Visit Next?

    Ellery McGregor August 29, 2022
    Who doesn’t love a great cup of joe in the morning? With so many coffee shop options around Wheeling, we’ve decided to make your morning fuel-up a bit easier and help you narrow down your choices.

    10 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day in Wheeling

    Alex Panas August 26, 2022
    There are national “holidays” for just about anything – from national jelly bean day to pretend to be a time...

    New Cocktail Bar Opens in South Wheeling

    Ellery McGregor August 24, 2022
    A decent cocktail can be hard to find – but not anymore! You can now enjoy an incredible cocktail with...

    Find Out What’s On Tap This Weekend at the Mountaineer Brewfest

    Alex Panas August 19, 2022
    Wheeling has long been home to breweries large and small, which makes the return of the Mountaineer Brewfest this weekend...

    Oglebay Institute Invites You to a Lavish Party to Support the Arts in Wheeling

    Provided August 16, 2022
    Each year near the end of the summer season, friends, members, and supporters of the nonprofit, arts, nature, and cultural...

    WEEREAD: Foote, A Mystery Novel

    Anna Cipoletti August 16, 2022
    Meet James “Big Jim” Foote: longtime Morgantown resident, private investigator, and bigfoot. After decades spent hiding in plain sight as...

    This Family Business is Serving Up Authentic Pierogies in Centre Market

    Ellery McGregor August 15, 2022
    Oh, pierogies. Likely, you grew up in the Ohio Valley or somewhere nearby and were raised on them, or maybe...

    These Dedicated Parishioners Are Keeping Ukrainian Traditions Alive in Wheeling

    Adam Marquart August 12, 2022
    After the war broke out in Ukraine in February of 2022, the country quickly received international attention and an outpouring...

    Preserve WV AmeriCorps Positions Open in Wheeling – Weelunk’s Outgoing AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her Experience

    Kate Wietor August 10, 2022
    It’s bittersweet to write this, but my time in Wheeling is coming to a close. Just one year ago, I...

    Wheeling Arts Roundup – August Edition

    Tucker Riggleman August 8, 2022
    Wheeling is known for its rich industrial history as a blue-collar Ohio River town, but it also boasts a vibrant...

    VIDEO: Sarah’s On Main is Making the Best Bread in WV

    Wheeling Heritage Media August 5, 2022
    Want to try the best bread in West Virginia? Luckily, all you have to do is make a trip over...

    Weird and Wonderful Town Names from Across West Virginia

    Kate Wietor August 3, 2022
    Driving around West Virginia, you’re sure to come across some unique names. Places could be named after families, after far...

    Opa! 2022 Wheeling Grecian Festival Photo Recap

    Wheeling Heritage Media August 2, 2022
    The Wheeling Heritage Media Team was out and about on the festival scene this past weekend. If you haven’t already...

    Celebrate Youth Festival Returns In-Person on August 4 at Wheeling Park

    Provided August 1, 2022
    The 15th annual Celebrate Youth Festival returns as an in-person event this year on Thursday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to...

    Wheeling Italian Heritage Festival 2022: See Photos from the Celebration

    Wheeling Heritage Media August 1, 2022
    The 2022 Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival took over Wheeling Heritage Port this weekend for its annual three-day celebration....

    Check Out This Fresh New Business on Market Street

    Ellery McGregor July 29, 2022
    When you first walk into Shea Rose Soapery, the first thing you will likely do is take a deep breath....

    The Victoria: Wheeling’s Last Remaining Vaudeville Theater

    Ellery McGregor July 26, 2022
    If you’ve driven up Market Street recently, then you may have noticed that Wheeling’s iconic Victoria Vaudeville Theater, known colloquially...

    QUIZ: Which WV Native Plant Are You?

    Kate Wietor July 25, 2022
    Each plant provides their own unique benefits to our environment - find out which West Virginia Native Plant is most like you by answering these questions!

    Faces of Pride: New Photo Project Features Wheeling’s LGBTQ+ Community

    The Friendlier City Project and Mikaya Green July 22, 2022
    Editors Note: Our goal as an online publication is to provide readers with stories and content that allows them to...

    Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

    Betsy Sweeny July 20, 2022
    Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as...

    Open Streets Workshop Comes to Centre Market

    Alex Panas July 19, 2022
    When was the last time you took a stroll through the Centre Market neighborhood in Wheeling? What was that experience...

    Wheeling Grecian Festival Returns Next Week

    Jessica Broverman July 18, 2022
    It is festival season in Wheeling and one of the city’s favorites is back and better than ever. The Grecian...

    New Vrindaban: Home of the Palace of Gold

    Miranda Tharp July 15, 2022
    If you grew up in the Ohio Valley you’ve probably heard of the Palace of Gold, but have you ever...

    Talented Cast Delivers New Take on Well-Known Story

    Provided July 13, 2022
    Oglebay Institute’s Parcel Players present a new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel “Little Women.” The production is...
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    Ice Cream, You Scream … Summertime Treats on the Move

    Rich Wooding July 11, 2022
    Originally published September 4, 2020 Youngstown, Ohio, the early 1920s: Harry Burt starts freezing wooden sticks inside chocolate-covered ice cream...

    Live Music Returns to Market Plaza This Summer

    Wheeling Heritage Staff July 8, 2022
    If you work or live in Downtown Wheeling, then mark your calendars for an afternoon concert series that kicks off...

    Dinosaurs Will Roar Again at a New People’s University Series on July 21

    Provided July 6, 2022
    It’s the summer of dinosaurs, and the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling invites patrons to learn all about the...

    Wheeling Chef Shares Her Tips For The Perfect Grilled Pizza

    Melissa Rebholz July 1, 2022
    Do you love thin crust artisan pizza?  I’m talking about the kind of pizza usually seen coming out of a...
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    Four Local Entrepreneurs Hope To Take Home The Top Prize at Show of Hands

    Wheeling Heritage Media June 29, 2022
    On Wednesday, June 29, four local business owners will take the stage at the next Show of Hands, a community-supported...

    Summer Events In Wheeling That Won’t Break the Bank

    Hanna Perry June 28, 2022
    Wheeling truly comes alive with activities during the summer months. And with gas and other travel expenses on the rise,...

    On The Market: June Property Listings You Won’t Want To Miss!

    Provided June 24, 2022
    School is out and summer is in full swing, making it a great time to check out some Wheeling real...

    West Virginia Musicians to Perform at Clientele Art Studio on July 1

    Provided June 23, 2022
    Clientele Art Studio will be hosting local twang-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates and celebrated Morgantown songwriter William...

    Wheeling Heritage Hires Cassandra Minder to Oversee Communications, Development

    Provided June 23, 2022
    Wheeling Heritage today announced it has hired Cassandra Minder as its Communications and Development Manager. Minders’ primary responsibilities will be to...

    Eat Locally and Seasonally All Summer Long With Grow OV

    Angela Hawk June 23, 2022
    Last summer, as a relative newcomer to the area, I was thrilled to learn that we have a great Community...

    Kate Wietor to Discuss Victorian Wheeling Artifact Collection This Weekend

    Provided June 22, 2022
    Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host a lecture presented by Kate Wietor titled “Middle Class Victorian Wheeling: Revisiting the Victorian Wheeling...

    This New Group Wants To Make The Friendly City Friendlier

    The Friendlier City Project June 21, 2022
    Wheeling has long been known as “The Friendly City,” but we – the Friendlier City Project – are a small...

    Wheeling’s Men of Change Reflect on Fatherhood

    Alex Panas June 19, 2022
    This year, both Juneteenth and Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 19, providing a unique opportunity to reflect on...

    This is Why Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration is Held at Market Plaza

    Kate Wietor and Betsy Sweeny June 17, 2022
    This weekend, Wheeling will come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth, a word created from...

    Wild and Wonderful Women Event to Rock Heritage Port This Weekend

    Jessica Broverman June 16, 2022
    Celebrate the women of West Virginia in luxury at Wheeling’s annual Paint the Town Pink event hosted by Crittenton Services...
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    Wheeling Family Launches a Summer Swim Pass Program for Kids

    Laura Lynn Brown June 15, 2022
    Originally published June 1, 2021 Chip Calissie grew up in South Wheeling enjoying carefree summers, playing ball with friends and...
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