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,...

Henry Episode 5 Recap: Prohibition in a “Rum Soaked City”

Katherine Leary August 10, 2021

Today, the concept of prohibition seems almost ludicrous – making alcohol illegal sounds like an idea that was destined for...

The Young Wheeling Doctor Who Captured WWI Through Photography

Emma Wiley August 9, 2021

Dr. Raymond A. Tomassene was only 24 when he departed New York City on the ocean liner, La Touraine, bound...

Second Artisan Center Shop Opens at Oglebay on Monday

Provided August 6, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – Aug. 6, 2021 – The Wheeling Artisan Center Shop, operated by Wheeling Heritage,  will open its second...

Plan a Perfect Summer Picnic in Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz August 6, 2021

There is something so special about eating a meal outside on a perfect summer day, and there is no shortage...

WATCH: The Public Market and the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media August 4, 2021

The first week of August celebrates farmers across the country with National Farmers Market Week. As local produce becomes more...

Alex Weld to Step Down at Wheeling Heritage; Search Initiated for New Executive Director

Provided August 3, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – August 3, 2021 – Wheeling Heritage’s Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Alex Weld will...

Henry Episode 4 Recap: Wide Open Wheeling

Katherine Leary August 3, 2021

Throughout the episodes of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” we’ve learned about the history of...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Full Interview with Wheeling Mayor, Glenn Elliott

Wheeling Heritage Media August 3, 2021

This week’s bonus content for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer” is the full interview with...

Finding Home Away from Home in Wheeling

Angela Hawk August 2, 2021

I remember the moment I began thinking seriously about moving to Wheeling. It was two years ago. My husband, Bart,...

OV Power Yoga Hosts Donation-Based Yoga Series for a Good Cause

Provided July 30, 2021

Connecting with the community is a key concept in yoga practice, so as her studio has grown, OV Power Yoga...

Kids Grow Farmers Market Promotes Farming, Entrepreneurship and Fun!

Alex Panas July 29, 2021

While some kids spend their summers leisurely enjoying their time away from the classroom, the kids enrolled in the Laughlin...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Collection of Handwritten Business Notes

Wheeling Heritage Media July 28, 2021

Our bonus content for this week is footage of Hal Gorby and Ryan Stanton going through a collection of Henry...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Patriotic WWII Workers Edition

Emma Wiley July 28, 2021

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

Henry Episode 3 Recap: The Mysterious Death of Hamilton Forsythe

Katherine Leary July 27, 2021

True crime has never been a more popular genre. At-home sleuths love to travel back in time to investigate and...

Gear Up For Wheeling’s Grecian Festival

Alex Panas July 26, 2021

Summer is festival season in Wheeling, and this week organizers from St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are gearing...

5 Things You Won’t Want To Miss at Wheeling’s Italian Heritage Festival

Alex Panas July 23, 2021

The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival always draws a crowd, and this year, event organizers are expecting another great...

Sights From the Wheeling Heritage Trail

Daniel Caron July 21, 2021

One of Wheeling’s greatest assets is the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Whether you are getting your heart rate up on a...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Walking Tour of Schmulbach Brewery Complex

Wheeling Heritage Media July 20, 2021

If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach, check out this bonus video! In this episode, Betsy Sweeny and...

Fifth Annual Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium to be Held in Wheeling

Provided July 20, 2021

The Wheeling Academy of Law and Science (WALS) Foundation, through its Reuther-Wheeling Library and Labor History Archive, in partnership with...

Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of Wheeling

Katherine Leary July 20, 2021

Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies.  But did you know that at...

Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Announces 2021 Class of Inductees

Provided July 16, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va., July 15, 2021 — Members of the Wheeling Hall of Fame Board announced the names of 10 individuals...