Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates with Stone Campus

Provided March 13, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va — West Virginia musician and poet Tucker Riggleman will be performing at Waterfront Hall on Saturday, April 4...

Georgia Tambasis’ Imaginary and Real Exhibition

Riley Carpenter March 11, 2026

A new exhibition featuring the work of Wheeling-based interdisciplinary artist Georgia Tambasis recently opened at the Artisan Center Gallery, bringing...

2026 Spring Cleanup Schedule

Provided March 9, 2026

WHEELING, W.Va. — The City of Wheeling will host a Spring Cleanup, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of...

WEEREAD: The Anxious Generation

Adeline Boggs March 6, 2026

The Great Rewiring If you’ve ever thought “Society feels different. Kids are different. Parenting is different,” you’re not alone. Something...

Wheeling Country Day School’s First Youth Show of Hands

Riley Carpenter March 4, 2026

Next week, a new generation of innovators will take the stage in Wheeling. On Wednesday, March 11th, students from Wheeling...

Love Letters to Cheryl Pompeo

Arianne Goneau March 2, 2026

Cheryl Pompeo’s love for dance began long before she ever stepped into a leadership role. It started as a young...

Oral Histories of Wheeling’s Black Community

Wheeling Heritage Media February 27, 2026

As February comes to a close, so does a meaningful month of reflection, storytelling, and preservation. Throughout the month, the...

Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is Coming in Full Swing

Ellie Matheny February 25, 2026

Whether you love slapping clay upon the wheel or drinking from your favorite glazed kitchenware, the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling...

The History Behind The Streets of Wheeling

The Park Press February 23, 2026

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Gavin Forgét. Gavin is a contributing writer to The Park Press. Each day, more...

My Mother: A True Inspiration to Me and Others

Sharise West February 20, 2026

My mother’s story is one rooted in love, resilience, and purpose. Charise Paige grew up the youngest of six children,...

Rhyme or Reason: A Spoken Word Cypher

Provided February 18, 2026

In partnership with YWCA Wheeling, Wheeling Heritage is helping present Rhyme or Reason, the live performance arm of the weeklong...

The Only House on The Left: Scott Hanna’s Debut Poetry Book Making Official Launch

Ellie Matheny February 13, 2026

Just over the hill at West Liberty University, English Professor, Dr. W. Scott Hanna, is officially making debut this month...

New YMCA, New Wheeling

The Park Press February 9, 2026

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Lucrezia Santini Web Designer. Lucrezia is a contributing writer to The Park Press. The...

Inside Esoterica: Wheeling’s Newest Gathering Space

Riley Carpenter February 6, 2026

Something quietly powerful is taking shape in downtown Wheeling. Esoterica isn’t just a new place to grab a drink or...

Hairitage on Market

Eleni Walter February 4, 2026

Joan Crawford once said, “I think that the most important thing a woman can have- next to talent, of course-...

How Shape Wheeling Is Moving Ideas Forward Downtown

Provided February 2, 2026

Downtown Wheeling is in the middle of a visible transformation. Block by block, new ideas are taking shape, long-vacant spaces...

Why I Enjoy Substitute Teaching in Wheeling

Dominic Martin January 30, 2026

I chose Wheeling out of a desire to stay close to home. Although I’m a Moundsville native and a John...

What’s Coming to the Capitol?

Adeline Boggs January 28, 2026

You don’t need to look far to find great live entertainment. From now until July, The Capitol Theatre has a...

Bringing ‘It’s Wheeling Steel’ Home

Riley Carpenter January 26, 2026

Last spring, Wheeling Heritage got the call that a traveling exhibit had stayed on the road a little longer than...

Buzz, Buzz! 2nd Annual Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups

Provided January 23, 2026

Friends of the Ohio County Library are bringing back the Spelling Bee for Grown-Ups! The second annual event will take...

Rosemary Ketchum

The Park Press January 21, 2026

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler, Web Designer. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press....

Wheeling to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Weekend of Community Events

Ron Scott Jr. January 16, 2026

The Wheeling community will come together January 16–19 for a multi-day celebration honoring the life, legacy, and lasting influence of...

Ohio County Needs Poll Workers for Upcoming Election Cycle

Erin Allietta January 14, 2026

A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...

Before I-70: A 1960s Drive Through Elm Grove

Glenn Elliott January 12, 2026

When my father passed away in 2023, I inherited a box of old 8mm and 16mm home movies. I had...

Maxim Lando Returns to Perform with Wheeling Symphony, Accompanying Festival of Ideas

Provided January 9, 2026

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will welcome back a beloved guest artist for their next performance, All My Memories, while...

Growing Knowledge & Community Through Master Gardeners

Riley Carpenter January 7, 2026

The Ohio County Master Gardeners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at...

Ohio Valley Skateboarding

Melissa Rebholz January 5, 2026

Two lifelong friends are building a new multi-generational community in the Ohio Valley and it’s all happening at the Wheeling...

Shop Small in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Staff January 5, 2026

Discover your downtown adventure with help from our friends at the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Rooted Love

Karin Butyn January 2, 2026

“Wheeling has always been a place rooted in support, connection, and showing up for one another, and those same values...

Ohio Valley Mutual Aid Benefit Show

Provided December 26, 2025

A night of live music at Waterfront Hall this weekend will do more than entertain—it will directly support neighbors in...

Celebrate the Icelandic Book Flood with help from the Ohio County Public Library 

Makayla Carney December 22, 2025

This winter has been a cold one. There‘s no better way to spend the season than curled up with a...

Elfin’ Around Wheeling

Riley Carpenter December 19, 2025

If you’ve been scrolling Instagram or Facebook in Wheeling this December, chances are you’ve already spotted them: two full-grown elves...

Mel’s Alternative Images: Providing a Piece of the Past with Vintage Tintype Photography and More

Adeline Boggs December 17, 2025

In a world that is becoming increasingly riddled with AI images and fake photos,  Melody is preserving history with the...

Local Illustrator Helps Bring Mrs. Claus to Life in New Children’s Book

Riley Carpenter December 15, 2025

Behind the Magic of the Holidays There’s a quiet kind of magic that lives in the background of Christmas. It’s...

Civics Unplugged Fellowship Accepting Applications

Provided December 11, 2025

Civics Unplugged is now accepting high school-aged applicants for their Spring 2026 Civic Innovators Fellowship, a free 8-week Fellowship that...

Paint Your Pet Returns This January

Wheeling Heritage Staff December 5, 2025

A Meaningful Gift Just in Time for the Holidays The holiday season is in full-swing and many of us are...

Wheeling Symphony Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Magic with Symphony on Ice 

Provided December 3, 2025

The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition returns! On December 4, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) returns to WesBanco Arena for Symphony on Ice,...

Fabio’s: Serving Up Pizza and a Legacy

The Park Press December 1, 2025

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Ella Mae Wheeler. Ella is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Family...

QUIZ: Find Your Perfect Holiday Experience in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Staff November 28, 2025

The holiday season in Wheeling has a way of wrapping the whole city in something familiar. It’s the soft glow...

Small Business Saturday in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Staff November 26, 2025

Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to support the heart and soul of...

Bethany Track & Field Looks Ahead to a Record-Setting Season

Provided November 24, 2025

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College track and field team, led by second-year head coach Jordan Johnson, is poised for...

Celebrate the Holidays at Waterfront Hall

Riley Carpenter November 21, 2025

This holiday season, Waterfront Hall is lighting up downtown Wheeling with a packed calendar of festive events! From concerts and...

Why Wheeling: Tacet Coffee Cart 

Ellery McGregor November 19, 2025

In sheet music, a tacet symbolizes a break, a rest, a pause. It’s that silent moment of peace between frenzied...

Restoring History: OVGH Letters

The Park Press November 17, 2025

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Alexandra Glennon, Assistant Design Editor. Alexandra is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A...

Bullfrogs and Butterflies: Local Consignment Store Helping Families Save Money for Twenty Years 

Adeline Boggs November 14, 2025

The Start of the Business  Bullfrogs and Butterflies celebrated its 20th year in business this past April! After the flood...

Crafted with Honor: Veteran-Owned Businesses

Wheeling Heritage Staff November 10, 2025

For more than two decades, the Wheeling Artisan Center has been a hub for creativity, craftsmanship, and community in the...

Carrying a Family Tradition, Creating a Park Legacy

The Park Press November 7, 2025

Written by Wheeling Park High School’s Andrew Pennybacker. Andrew is a contributing writer to The Park Press. A Legacy on...

The Ballot Box Brief: WV Primary Election Rules

Erin Allietta November 5, 2025

A note from Erin:“I’m excited to collaborate with Wheeling Heritage to bring you a series that focuses on voter registration...

Bring Wheeling History Home This Holiday Season

Riley Carpenter November 3, 2025

Celebrate the Season with Wheeling’s Suspension Bridge Ornament Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to dive headfirst into...

Plan Your Downtown Holiday Experience

Wheeling Heritage Staff November 1, 2025

The holiday season in Wheeling has a way of wrapping the whole city in something familiar. It’s the soft glow...