Wheeling’s Cool History of Air ConditioningKate Wietor August 7, 2023If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air...
What Local Farmers Markets Mean to Our CommunityMatthew Rafa August 4, 2023Editors Note: It’s our goal here at Weelunk to foster community engagement and spark positive action in Wheeling and beyond....
Every Community Needs a Hero—and a Couple of Bucks!Rosemary Ketchum August 3, 2023Listed as one of Wheeling’s twelve historic districts, South Wheeling is known for its rich immigrant history, strong manufacturing past,...
Check Out the Lineup for the Wheeling Arts Festival This SaturdayProvided August 2, 2023The highly-anticipated return of the Wheeling Arts Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable as the...
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Music at Play, the 2023-2024 SeasonProvided August 1, 2023The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2023-2024 season, titled Music at Play. The season centers around the six-concert Capitol Series, consisting...
A Familiar Face Opens Up a New Business in Downtown WheelingJustice Hudson August 1, 2023In recent years, the City of Wheeling has seen private and public funding funnel into the region supporting several new...
Second Annual Sunflower Event Happening This Weekend in WellsburgJustice Hudson July 28, 2023Are you thinking about what to do this weekend? Dreaming of getting out of the city to get some fresh...
YNST Magazine Takes Home $7,064 at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of HandsJustice Hudson July 27, 2023Four business owners competed in the third and final Show of Hands event over the 2023 season. Tacet Coffee, Moonlight...
The Highly-Anticipated Return of the Son’s of Italy Sausage SandwichKate Wietor July 27, 2023Since 1983, the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival has been a late-July staple in Wheeling. Inspired by the West Virginia...
Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest TraditionAnnalese Aderholt July 26, 2023When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...
Wheeling Grecian Festival Returns This Week!Karin Butyn July 26, 2023It’s the time of the year when there seems to be something to celebrate every weekend in Wheeling, and this...
Get To Know The Entrepreneurs Competing at Show of Hands This WeekWheeling Heritage Media July 25, 2023Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands will return this Wednesday, July 26 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four local entrepreneurs will...
Wheeling Arts Festival Makes Its Triumphant Return on Aug. 5Provided July 24, 2023 After a five-year hiatus, the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will make its...
Is Wheeling Becoming a Donut Town?Melissa Rebholz July 21, 2023Wheeling has its fair share of culinary delights. From square pizza to fried fish, we love to sing praises for...
What Do a Ceramic Crock, a Beer Glass, and Old Letterhead Have in Common?Ryan Stanton July 18, 2023While teaching the history of Wheeling at Wheeling Park High School, I often use artifacts that I have collected to...
Find Out Where You Can Have Fitness, Food, and Fun Under One Roof!Karin Butyn July 17, 2023“The vision is for this to be a place where you can grab a drink with friends after doing something...
Party Like Barbie at Nail City Record’s Listening PartyAlex Panas July 14, 2023As adults and children alike wait in anticipation for the premiere of the Barbie movie on July 20, one local...
Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation Funds Development Firm for Wheeling Gateway ProjectProvided July 13, 2023The Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation announced that it will fund the development firm for the future Wheeling Gateway Project,...
Chiazza Receives WEA Operator of the Year HonorProvided July 12, 2023Mike Chiazza, operations supervisor for the City of Wheeling’s Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD), was honored with the Glenn O....
Wheeling Native is Bringing Shakespeare HomeAdam Payne July 12, 2023Rue 151 Productions, a buoyant bunch of Shakespeare-based actors and educators, will be kicking off its Band of Bards educational...
How You Can Support Small Businesses During ConstructionWheeling Heritage Media and Alex Panas July 11, 2023As the Wheeling streetscape project continues to progress, residents and visitors can expect to see traffic cones on Main and...
100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown BuildingJustice Hudson July 10, 2023When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...
Check Out the Wheeling Alphabet Project!Alex Panas July 7, 2023Early in 2023, Wheeling Heritage embarked on a project to create a Wheeling Alphabet. The project started by asking you...
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces New Executive Leadership TeamProvided July 6, 2023On Thursday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announced its new executive leadership team. After a lengthy search, the WSO has...
This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A CenturyKarin Butyn July 5, 2023“When we say fresh, roasted coffee, we mean it,” says General Manager at Wheeling Coffee and Spice Shelly Smedley with a...
These Explosive Regulations Date Back to the 1900sKate Wietor July 3, 2023Nights can be noisy in the summer. From wild critters moving about to folks staying out late to take advantage...
WEEREAD – Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain PlaceAnna Cipoletti June 30, 2023In Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, memoirist Neema Avashia looks back on her upbringing...
Downtown Pocket Park Will Receive Extra Boost Through AARP Community Challenge GrantProvided June 28, 2023AARP West Virginia has awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Wheeling Heritage and Volunteer Wheeling to support the...
Exploring Wheeling’s Dog Parks: A Guide for Canine LoversEllen Brafford McCroskey June 28, 2023‘Tis the season for our favorite warm-weather outdoor activities. And for those of us with canine family members, that includes...
‘Great Rainbow Fairy’ Puppet Makes Appearance at Pride FestivalJustice Hudson June 27, 2023Puppets have entertained societies for thousands of years. Some were crude, like hand or sock puppets, while others were more...
YWCA Wheeling to Hold Mini-Con Event, Celebration of Comic CultureProvided June 23, 2023On Saturday, June 24 the YWCA Wheeling will be holding its 4th Annual Mini-Con, a scaled-back version of a Comic...
Welcome Summer at Grow Ohio Valley’s Block PartyProvided June 23, 2023The Public Market, an entity of Grow Ohio Valley, is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Block Party on Thursday, June 29,...
Updates at the 1400 Market Block Development: Desmone and Tipping Point Unveil New Renderings and Community PartnershipsProvided June 23, 2023Desmone and Tipping Point have announced a series of collaborative efforts with local nonprofits to maximize community impact at the...
Spend Your Summer with the Ohio County Public Library!Justice Hudson June 23, 2023The Ohio County Public Library has events each week throughout the summer. Kids, teens, and adults are sure to find...
These Four Entrepreneurs Will Compete for More Than $4,000 at Show of HandsWheeling Heritage Staff June 21, 2023Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling businesses will take the stage at the next Show of Hands event on...
WHEELING SCENE: Juneteenth 2023 in WheelingWheeling Heritage Media June 21, 2023Earlier this week, the Wheeling community gathered at Market Plaza for the fourth year to commemorate Juneteenth. The event began...
This Ohio-Made Sweet Treat Can Be Found All Around Town!Karin Butyn June 20, 2023The art of making ice cream is all in the family for Kirke Porterfield, owner of Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream...
Celebrate West Virginia Day With These 10 Fun FactsEmma Wiley June 20, 20231. West Virginia is the only state to be created by a Presidential Proclamation. On June 20th, 1863, now celebrated...
Celebrate Juneteenth Across the Ohio Valley This WeekendAlex Panas June 16, 2023The Ohio Valley is abuzz with anticipation as organizers gear up for a weekend of lively and inspiring Juneteenth celebrations....
WHEELING SCENE: Pride on the PlazaWheeling Heritage Media June 16, 2023The Friendlier City Project hosted its inaugural Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With hundreds of...
Let Your Creativity Run Wild at This Unique EventAlex Panas June 14, 2023There’s a reason paint and sips have become such a popular activity – who doesn’t love to unwind and create...
New Book Tells Wheeling’s History Through a Fresh LensProvided June 13, 2023 A new book released this month tells the story of First Presbyterian Church’s first 200 years by looking at everything...
ESSAY: Former Clay School Student Reflects on the Importance of It’s LegacyProvided June 13, 2023Editor’s Note: Since the City of Wheeling took ownership of the Clay School in 2022, there’s been a lot of...
West Virginia Day is Right Around the Corner, Celebrate at this Art ExhibitProvided June 12, 2023Wheeling’s art scene is set to receive a fresh perspective with the exhibit opening of the Wheeling Alphabet Project on...
WEEREAD: The Truth According to Us by Annie BarrowsAnna Cipoletti June 9, 2023Editor’s Note: Our latest WEEREAD book review features Annie Barrow’s novel: The Truth According to Us. WEEREAD reviewer, Anna Cipoletti,...
Community Organizers Plan Wheeling’s 2023 Juneteenth CelebrationProvided June 7, 2023Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Monday, June 19, to commemorate the end of slavery in America. The event...
City of Wheeling Asks Community Members to Complete Survey About Future Clay School RedevelopmentProvided June 2, 2023The City of Wheeling is excited to launch a digital survey to provide residents a vehicle to share their perspectives...
Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 YearsHaley Steed June 2, 2023If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as...
Celebrate Pride Month in the Friendly CityJustice Hudson June 1, 2023On June 28, 1969, in the dark hours of the early morning, police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn,...
City Pools Set to Open Saturday!Provided May 31, 2023Wheeling’s city pools will be open for fun in the sun beginning Saturday, June 3. The facilities – Garden Park,...
