New Bar with a Long History Opens in South Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz October 19, 2021

As the new Silver Rail Bar and Grill opens in South Wheeling under the ownership of Steven Mitchell and Ezra...

Bugs and Books: See What the Ohio County Public Library Has Been Up To

Nayt Knapp October 18, 2021

Over the summer, Sean Duffy of the Ohio County Public Library put together a program to celebrate insects and their...

This Wheeling Deli Counter is Serving Up Authentic Indian Cuisine

Rich Wooding October 15, 2021

It used to be a nearly 50-mile drive from Wheeling to find authentic Indian cuisine, according to Muhammad Sherazi, owner...

Wheeling to be Featured in New Original Series on the Magnolia Network

Provided October 14, 2021

A Wheeling restoration project is slated to be featured in a new television series that will stream on discovery+ beginning...

WEEREAD: Monsters in Appalachia

Anna Cipoletti October 13, 2021

With compelling prose and an ear for Appalachian dialects, author Sheryl Monks’ Monsters in Appalachia chronicles monsters ranging from hellish...

Move To Munch: A Special After-Hours Experience at the Public Market

Provided October 12, 2021

Your body deserves the best: An exclusive evening of yoga, food, wine, and private shopping at the Public Market.  Longtime...

Fall In Love With These Homes For Sale In Wheeling

SponsoredProvided October 12, 2021

Even as the leaves are falling, great new listings are still out there in a variety of Wheeling neighborhoods! In...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gateway Park

Provided October 7, 2021

Officials from the City of Wheeling joined representatives of the Fitzsimmons Foundation Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for Gateway...

Wheeling SleepOut Builds Awareness and Brighter Futures for Youth Facing Homelessness

Provided October 6, 2021

The 2021 Wheeling SleepOut to prevent youth homelessness and help build brighter futures for youth will take place Nov. 5...

A Brief History of the Wheeling Female College

Angela Hawk October 6, 2021

The sudden closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center in 2019 came as a shock to the community. Employees scrambled to...

One of Wheeling’s Oldest Hotels Gets a Facelift

Jessica Broverman October 5, 2021

Upon entry to the McLure Hotel on Market Street in Wheeling, it is clear that you are walking into a...

Nicky’s Garden Center Offers Visitors More Than Just Plants

Jennifer Materkoski October 4, 2021

With fall in full swing, many Ohio Valley residents are decorating their homes with seasonal staples like mums, corn stalks...

Old Becomes New: How Two Wheelingites Are Repurposing Through Renovation

Angela Hawk September 29, 2021

Nearly nineteen years ago Susan Haddad began renovations on the 1869 building that would become her iconic Centre Market restaurant,...

PODCAST – Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer

Wheeling Heritage Media September 28, 2021

In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in...

Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s Legacy

Weelunk Staff September 28, 2021

If you followed along with our Henry Schmulbach podcast re-release this summer, then you know that Wheeling Heritage hosted a...

What’s So Funny?: Political Cartoons from Wheeling’s Past

Emma Wiley September 27, 2021

Many of us have fond childhood memories of enjoying “the funny papers”—silly colorful comics often published in the Sunday morning...

A Short History of Wheeling Naturalist George H. Breiding

Natalie Kovacs September 24, 2021

With the leaves changing and students going back to school, it’s the perfect time to reflect and appreciate all of...

City of Wheeling’s Arts & Cultural Commission Announces Request For Proposals for Public Art Murals

Provided September 23, 2021

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is excited to release a request for proposals (RFP) for three artists to complete...

River Valley Health Foundation Announces Grant Deadline and Fundraiser

Provided September 23, 2021

The River Valley Health Foundation is pleased to announce its Nov. 1, 2021 annual grant deadline. The grant application and...

Paw Paw Season in West Virginia

Melissa Rebholz September 22, 2021

“Now when you pick a paw paw or a prickly pear and you pick a raw paw, next time beware.”...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Antoine Clark as Assistant Conductor

Provided September 21, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that Antoine T. Clark has joined the organization as Assistant Conductor. After a competitive national...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Four Finalists for the Next Virtual ‘Show of Hands’

Alex Panas September 21, 2021

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s virtual Show of Hands event beginning Oct. 25....

How Two Local Artists Are Recycling Wheeling’s History

Angela Hawk September 20, 2021

I’ve followed Wheeling mixed-media artist Robert Villamagna into his newly-constructed backyard shed. Maneuvering around some bikes, he unearths the head...

WSO on the Go Yoga is Back by Popular Demand

Provided September 17, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that WSO on the GO Yoga is back, this time featuring WSO Principal Cellist Elisa...

These Unique Airbnbs Offer Nearby Affordable Getaways

Melissa Rebholz September 17, 2021

Do you really have to stay at home to be on a “staycation”? I love hopping on a plane and...

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Holds Annual Bluegrass BBQ Fundraiser at Oglebay Park

Provided September 16, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO) Bluegrass BBQ will be held at Hess Shelter, Oglebay Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021...

5 Wheeling Homes For Sale That You’ll Want to Check Out

SponsoredProvided September 15, 2021

Even though the fall leaves are just starting to turn, if you want to settle into a new home before...

Explore Wheeling With This Artist’s Interactive Coloring Book

Alex Panas September 14, 2021

What comes to mind when you think of iconic Wheeling landmarks? Perhaps it’s the Wheeling Suspension Bridge – one of...

Grow Ohio Valley Connects Farmers and Chefs Through A New Food Hub

Provided September 13, 2021

Grow Ohio Valley, the Wheeling-based local food nonprofit, is continuing its mission to improve the health and small-business economy in...

Wheeling Heritage Appoints Jay Frey as Interim Executive Director

Provided September 10, 2021

Wheeling Heritage’s board of directors announced today that they have appointed Jay Frey as the organization’s interim executive director, effective...

Why Wheeling: Ally Colina

Rosemary Ketchum September 10, 2021

In today’s market, it may seem harder than ever to buy a home. With soaring prices, stringent loan requirements, and...

Clientele Art Studio Celebrates Opening Weekend

Provided September 9, 2021

Clientele Art Studio of East Wheeling is opening its doors for regular business hours starting Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The...

Symphony on Ice Returns to WesBanco Arena This December

Provided September 8, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the return of Main Street Bank presents Symphony on Ice, conducted by Music Director John...

The Many Lives of the 1400 Block of Market Street

Emma Wiley September 6, 2021

The historic 1400 Block of Market Street has seen many businesses over the years, from restaurants and saloons to car...

How One Couple Turned a $1 Church Into Their Dream Home

Taylor Abbott September 3, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 14, 2020. We’re resharing this story now as this incredible home...

Arts and Cultural Commission and Clientele Art Studio Add Some Color to East Wheeling

Provided September 1, 2021

Wheeling’s Arts and Cultural Commission is shifting its focus to public art in the coming year and wasting no time...

Two Historic Wheeling Properties with Unlimited Potential

Betsy Sweeny September 1, 2021

Everywhere you look downtown, improvements are being made. From the McLure Hotel, to the major infrastructure improvements happening beneath our...

Wheeling Heritage Receives Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service

Provided August 31, 2021

Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...

Wheeling Heritage Accepting Applications for Show of Hands

Provided August 30, 2021

Wheeling business owners and entrepreneurs will soon have the chance to win more than $4,000 to help make their ideas...

Drag, Dancing and Glamour Comes To The McLure This Weekend

Rosemary Ketchum August 27, 2021

When folks think of “drag culture” they might not think of Wheeling, WV. But, some amazing upcoming events featuring some...

Weelunk’s Top 10 Articles Written by Emma Wiley

Weelunk Staff August 25, 2021

If you’re a local history buff, then you’ve probably enjoyed reading at least a few of the stories written by...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Landscape Edition

Emma Wiley August 24, 2021

Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...

Progress on Market Street: Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Wheeling-Pitt Building

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media August 20, 2021

It’s hard to turn a corner in Downtown Wheeling without coming across a new redevelopment project. Whether it’s a new...

The 13-Year-Old McLure Hotel Bellboy Who Became America’s “Hotel Man of the Half-Century”

Emma Wiley August 18, 2021

Walking or driving down Market Street recently, you may have noticed some new activity at the McLure Hotel, including a...

Henry Episode 6 Recap: The Schmulbach Legacy

Katherine Leary August 17, 2021

What is the legacy of Henry Schmulbach? Over the course of the recaps for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of...

Cool Off With Cold Brew From These Wheeling Coffee Shops

Jessica Broverman August 16, 2021

Who doesn’t like to start their morning with a little caffeine buzz? While coffee is a morning essential for many,...

8 New Wheeling Businesses To Explore This Weekend

Jessica Broverman August 13, 2021

While the pandemic has presented new challenges to small businesses, it hasn’t been able to stop entrepreneurs from taking risks...

Wheeling Homes For Sale: Million-Dollar Views and More

SponsoredProvided August 12, 2021

This month’s home tour features several unique homes around town, beginning with the upscale Arbordale section of the Parkview neighborhood,...

Get Involved: Help Beautify Wheeling’s Storm Drains This Weekend

Provided August 11, 2021

In an effort to bring awareness to water pollution prevention, employees from Wheeling’s Stormwater Management are teaming up with the...

WSO on the Go Partners with Woman of Impact Nominee to benefit the American Heart Association

Provided August 11, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that WSO on the GO has teamed up with Jill Kloss Spangler, Certified Yoga Instructor,...