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...

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...

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...

Faris and Giesey: A Dynamic Duo Who Made Their Mark on Wheeling Through Architecture

Kate Wietor June 13, 2022

Throughout the years, Wheeling has been home to several well-known architects. We’ve previously covered some of the iconic buildings designed...

Youth Services System, Inc. To Announce Good Samaritan at Press Conference

Provided June 10, 2022

Youth Services System, Inc. (YSS) will announce their 2022 Good  Samaritan during a press conference to be held on Monday,...

Wheeling Symphony Will Tell “American Stories” with 2022-23 Season

Provided June 10, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2022-23 season, “American Stories,” which will feature an Opening Night Gala Concert with classical music...

Wheeling Juneteenth Expands to Three-Day Celebration This Year

Alex Panas June 10, 2022

On January 1, 1863, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in anticipation of the Emancipation Proclamation going into effect. While...

WEEREAD: The Marrowbone Marble Company

Anna Cipoletti June 8, 2022

On all accounts, protagonist Loyal Ledford seems to be a typical American man: The Marrowbone Marble Company opens on an...

We Challenge You To Complete the Wheeling Summer Bucket List

Ellery McGregor June 7, 2022

School is out, the weather is warm, and it’s time for some summer fun in Wheeling! With gas prices on...

Show of Hands Returns This Month With Four New Entrepreneurs

Provided June 6, 2022

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands event on June 29. The...

Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details? Part 2

Kate Wietor June 3, 2022

Do you remember the photo scavenger hunt we posted last June? We had so much fun scoping out odds and...

Pride Month 2022: We Want To Hear Your Stories

Weelunk Staff June 1, 2022

Pride Month commemorates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-straight, non-cisgender people. In the late...

Third Annual CampOut For A Cause Raises Funds For Youth and Families

Provided May 30, 2022

Youth Services System, Inc.’s (YSS) third annual CampOut For A Cause  (COFAC) virtual fundraiser will culminate with an entertainment stream...

Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2022 “Pride in Wheeling Day”

Provided May 30, 2022

Once again, Orrick staff and Wheeling volunteers are stepping into the community to show LBGTQIA+ allyship and to come together...

Why Were There Water Fountains On This Wheeling Monument?

Kate Wietor May 27, 2022

There is a secret hiding among the monuments at Heritage Port. Discerning eyes may have noticed that the Riverside Park...

These Six Women Are Revitalizing Wheeling One Building at a Time

Alex Panas and Shannon Kolkedy May 25, 2022

May is designated as National Preservation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate historic places on the local, state, and...

Wheeling Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Show of Hands

Provided May 23, 2022

If you have an idea for a new business, a business expansion, or a project that will impact Wheeling, you...

Marvel Over These Five Homes For Sale In Wheeling

SponsoredProvided May 20, 2022

Summer is on the horizon and there are some hot new properties available for homebuyers in Wheeling this season. Whether...

Local Runner’s Tips For Hitting the Road This Summer

Iming Chang May 18, 2022

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, I’m sure you’re all as eager as I am to...

Executive Director Bryan Braunlich to Depart Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for Cinema Foundation in June

Provided May 17, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces that at the end of its 2021-22 season, Bryan Braunlich will step down as Executive Director...

Celebrate Preservation Month With These Five Franzheim Buildings

Kate Wietor May 17, 2022

You don’t have to be a student of architecture to appreciate the wealth of historic buildings in Wheeling. While the...

This Architect Designed Many of Wheeling’s Iconic Buildings

Kate Wietor May 16, 2022

What do the Wheeling Clinic, Capitol Theatre, and Twelfth Street Parking Garage have in common? Bricks? Terracotta? Cartouches? Well yes,...

Artists Come Together This Saturday For Live Mural Painting

Alex Panas May 11, 2022

Public art can be a powerful tool for bringing people together. Art provides a sense of place and instills pride...

The Rise and Fall of Wheeling’s First Labor Newspaper

Kate Wietor May 6, 2022

In the early 1900s, the United States was in the midst of the second industrial revolution. People flocked to cities...

Wheeling Heritage’s Handmade Holiday Spring Market Has Something For Everyone

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 3, 2022

Wheeling Heritage will host Handmade Holiday Spring Market on Saturday, May 7 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

10 Ways You Can Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Wheeling

Betsy Sweeny May 2, 2022

Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historic places to instill...

The Trash and Treasure of Wheeling’s Privies

Kate Wietor April 29, 2022

There are many different ways to find windows to the past. Some take advantage of the genealogical resources in the...

New Program Redefines Wellness for Older Adults

Jessica Broverman April 26, 2022

The Stifel Fine Arts Center is in the midst of one of its greatest programs yet. The Full Life Art...

Identify These Native Plants on Your Next Nature Walk

Natalie Kovacs April 25, 2022

As we spend more time outdoors this spring, take a look around to see if you can identify any of...

QUIZ: Where is Your Ideal Wheeling Picnic Spot?

Jessica Broverman April 22, 2022

Not sure where your ideal picnic location is in the Friendly City? This fun quiz will help you determine your signature spot.

Shake, Raffle and Roll Returns to Support the Wheeling Symphony

Provided April 21, 2022

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Board of Directors announces Shake, Raffle and Roll 2022 – a reverse raffle fundraiser to support the Wheeling Symphony...

Non-Profits Work Together to Celebrate Good News in Ohio County

Provided April 21, 2022

The Ohio County Family Resource Network has partnered with area non-profits through their Partners in Prevention Team to bring some...

From Abandoned Baby in Wheeling to Hollywood Hills

Provided April 21, 2022

“Tally Ho Baby” was the name the local media gave to an unidentified, 10-day-old, baby girl found in a cardboard...

Grow Food, Not Lawns: Tips for a Healthy Backyard Garden

Melissa Rebholz April 20, 2022

Originally published May 18, 2021 With the final freeze of the season on the horizon, it’s time to start planning...

More Than Vinyl – Wheeling Record Store Branches Out

Tucker Riggleman April 19, 2022

When we imagine the classic record stores of the ’70s and ’80s, we picture plenty of vinyl, cassettes, stereo equipment...

Hancher Clock Has Kept Wheeling on Time for Over 130 Years

Rich Wooding April 13, 2022

Did you know that the Hancher Clock in Downtown Wheeling is one of only a handful of two-sided E.Howard &...

Ready for Some Spring Cleaning? We Have All The Tips You Need!

Jessica Broverman April 12, 2022

You’re sitting on the sofa enjoying a cup of coffee; maybe reading a book or watching the kids play. Then...

The Backyard Chicken Keepers of Wheeling’s Past

Kate Wietor April 11, 2022

The arrival of spring complicates visits to the feed store. Routine trips to pick up pet food, seeds, or a...

The Backyard Birds of Wheeling

Miranda Tharp April 8, 2022

Originally published July 16, 2021 Spring is in full-swing here in the Northern Panhandle, which means that wildlife are filling...