Wheeling Wizarding Festival Slated for May 18

Provided May 10, 2024

The mystique of wizardly magic will be overtaking Heritage Port on Saturday, May 18, with the second annual Wheeling Wizarding...

Wheeling Park High School’s Greenhouse is in Bloom

Karin Butyn May 8, 2024

Wheeling Park High School opened their annual greenhouse sale on Wednesday, May 1. The greenhouse will be operational and open...

A Wheeling Island Beauty Contest from 100 Years Ago

Makayla Carney May 6, 2024

When the Bathing Beauty Contents was first announced, eight girls, “mermaids”, signed up. The contestants flocked from three different towns...

Explore Handcrafted Items at Handmade Holiday: Spring Market this Saturday

Makayla Carney May 3, 2024

It’s once again time for another Handmade Holiday event! After years of success with the winter makers market, Wheeling Heritage...

The Bard Returns to the Towngate Stage

Provided and Makayla Carney May 2, 2024

Mischief, mistaken identity, love, and joyful revelation abound at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre during its upcoming production of Shakespeare’s romantic...

WEERock: Waterfront Hall

Crin Joy May 1, 2024

Since the summer of 2023, Waterfront Hall has been bringing the tunes, good vibes, and joy to Water Street in...

QUIZ: Which Historic Wheeling Building Are You?

Emma Wiley May 1, 2024

Wheeling has a plethora of outstanding historic buildings in various stages of preservation and redevelopment—take this quiz to learn which historic building you are!

Toast to Success: Local Couple Opens The Rose Garden in Mozart

Karin Butyn April 26, 2024

Celebrate the weekend with some good drinks at The Rose Garden. With their soft opening this Saturday, there are bound...

Meet the Artists-in-Residence at Stifel Fine Arts Center

Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 25, 2024

“Art… is the transmission of feeling that the artist has experienced.” – Leo Tolstoy Oglebay Institute is offering several talented...

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Temple Shalom’s 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

Provided April 25, 2024

Did someone say, chocolate? It’s that special time of year again when Temple Shalom hosts their fabulous, delectable, and fun...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Latest Round of Show of Hands Finalists

Wheeling Heritage Staff April 24, 2024

Wheeling Heritage announced today that four Wheeling business owners have been selected to participate in the next Show of Hands...

Celebrate Your Dog in Wheeling

Makayla Carney April 22, 2024

The dog days are not over! Every day is a dog day for those of us with four-legged pup friends....

How Local Artists Transformed Wheeling’s Library Cards

Alex Panas April 17, 2024

Libraries are a powerful force for good in our communities. From promoting literacy and a love of reading to offering...

Ohio County Public Library Cards Unveils New Library Cards

Provided April 9, 2024

The Ohio County Public Library is thrilled to announce the official launch of our newly redesigned library cards! Supported in...

A Guide to the Almost Total Eclipse of Wheeling

Makayla Carney April 7, 2024

On April 8, the moon and stars will align. To be more specific, the moon, one star, and the earth....

WEERock: Silver Rail Bar & Grill

Crin Joy April 5, 2024

It was four years ago in 2020 when the world got quiet due to COVID-19 restrictions and live music had...

Dolly Parton’s Unforgettable Visit to The Friendly City

Makayla Carney April 3, 2024

Dolly Parton. Her name is a complete sentence, as far as I’m concerned. An absolute legend in the country music...

The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Kate Wietor March 29, 2024

Originally published April 5, 2023 Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky!...

QUIZ: Who Were These Famous Wheeling Women?

Makayla Carney March 28, 2024

Wheeling has a long legacy of wonderful women. Test your knowledge of some of the great women who come from The Friendly City.

Why Wheeling: Dr. Kim Wiley

Sarah Clark March 27, 2024

With 25+ years of experience as a colorectal surgeon practicing in Wheeling, Dr. Kim Wiley has built relationships with folks...

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates Rock Waterfront Hall on April 5

Provided March 26, 2024

Former Wheeling resident Tucker Riggleman brings his country-rock band Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates to Waterfront Hall on Friday,...

Wheeling’s Mount de Chantal and Its Famous Alumni

Anna Griffith March 26, 2024

One of Wheeling’s most well-known educational institutes was the historic all-girls school Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy. The school was...

WEEREAD: If You Keep Making That Shame Face

Makayla Carney March 25, 2024

C.J. Farnsworth has spent her life steeped in words. With more than twenty years as an English literature educator, she’s...

Wheeling’s ‘Love Your Neighborhood’ Mini-Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Provided March 21, 2024

The City of Wheeling is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by applying to the Love Your Neighborhood mini-grant...

Rebecca Harding Davis: Wheeling’s Famous Author

Anna Griffith March 20, 2024

While Wheeling has many notable residents throughout its history, there is a woman in particular who stands out from the...

Friends of the Ohio County Public Library Embark on a New Chapter

Provided March 13, 2024

The Friends of the Ohio County Public Library, Inc. in Wheeling is thrilled to announce its official incorporation by the...

Celebrating West Virginia’s Culinary Treasures – Pepperoni Rolls and Ramps

Anna Griffith March 11, 2024

If you live in West Virginia, you know that certain foods are unique to Appalachia. Pepperoni rolls and ramps are...

The Overlooked Women of Wheeling’s Textile Trade

Anna Griffith March 4, 2024

Wheeling has a long and rich history of prospering textile industries such as wool, tanneries, and dye works. Many of...

Welcome to Herstory, a podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media

Wheeling Heritage Media and Makayla Carney March 1, 2024

To commemorate Women’s History Month, Wheeling Heritage Media is excited to announce the release of Herstory, its latest podcast series....

A Playful Peek into Leap Year Customs from Wheeling’s Past

Makayla Carney February 29, 2024

“For this is Leap Year. It is also a ‘women’s rights’ year in a particular sense. She has the right...

Celebrate Maple Syrup Season with Oglebay Institute and Family Roots Farm

Anna Griffith February 28, 2024

It’s maple syrup season – how will you celebrate? Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Center and Family Roots Farm are excited to...

This Area of Wheeling Was Once Known as “Little Harlem”

Diana Bell February 27, 2024

Named the “Harlem Renaissance” during the 1930s, New York City’s Harlem community became the de facto center for all things...

Ceramics Take Over Wheeling 2024: A Guide to the Month-long Celebration of Clay

Anna Griffith February 23, 2024

This week marks the start of the second Ceramics Take Over Wheeling month-long ceramics exhibition. This event began in 2023...

You’re Invited: Wheeling Gateway Project Survey Results Revealed Next Week

Provided February 21, 2024

On Wednesday, February 28, The Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Wheeling,WV) is hosting an in-person event at the Capitol...

The Green Book: Navigating Wheeling During Segregation

Emma Wiley February 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 6, 2020. In commemoration of Black History Month, Weelunk continues to...

The Wheeling Maestro Who Became the First Black Conductor on Broadway

Makayla Carney February 16, 2024

It’s 1945. You are sitting down, in your best formalwear, clutching a playbill that reads “On The Town.” The show...

Inside the Success of Wheeling’s Conquer The Cones Campaign

Crin Joy February 12, 2024

In an effort to bolster local entrepreneurship and support restaurants affected by the ongoing streetscape project, the community has been...

Join the Conversation at Wheeling’s Comprehensive Planning Meeting

Alex Panas February 9, 2024

Do you want to play a part in shaping Wheeling’s future? Then join the City of Wheeling for the first...

20 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wheeling

Ellery McGregor February 8, 2024

It seems like Valentine’s Day in Wheeling gets better every year and the line-up this year promises to be incredible!...

How the Friends of Wheeling Saved the Hughes Duplex

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 8, 2024

As the oldest preservation group in West Virginia, the Friends of Wheeling have gotten an inside look at countless historic...

The Public Market Expands Local Food Menu With This Wheeling Farm

Victoria White February 5, 2024

Since 2019, The Public Market has provided the community with a year-round farmer’s market to access local, healthy food. The...

Outdated Threads: Nostalgia, Sustainability, and Unique Finds in Wheeling

Rosemary Ketchum February 2, 2024

“Outdated” might not be the first word you’d use to describe your personal style, but maybe it should be? This...

Serve, Learn, Grow: AmeriCorps Openings with Grow Ohio Valley

Provided January 30, 2024

Grow Ohio Valley (GrowOV) is recruiting passionate people to enroll in their AmeriCorps program to serve on their farm and...

Why Wheeling: Mark Goodwin

Jessica Broverman January 30, 2024

In October of 2023, Mark Goodwin and his wife Stephanie decided to say goodbye to the Mississippi River and plant...

Aristotle Jones Brings Appalachia to Life at Waterfront Hall

Provided January 26, 2024

A modern Renaissance man, Aristotle Jones, also known as the “Appalachian Soul Man,” is a singer, radio personality and a...

Belmont College Building and Restoration Students Undertake Historic Resource Survey in Wheeling

Provided January 26, 2024

Students from Belmont College’s Building and Restoration Program (BPR) are getting out of the classroom and into the Wheeling neighborhood...

Ohio County Schools Robotics Competition Brings STEM Excellence to Wheeling

Karin Butyn January 26, 2024

“Robotics offers an opportunity for students who excel in a kind of thinking that is both problem-solving and collaborative,” Innovative...

Wheeling Chamber Is Bringing Wellness Into the Workplace

Provided January 24, 2024

 On Wednesday, January 31, the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Joelle Moray, will be hosting its first...

How Show of Hands Fuels Local Business Success

Alex Panas January 24, 2024

In the heart of every community, it’s often the small businesses that add charm and character to everyday experiences. Here...

Insights from a Master Gardener

Weelunk Staff January 22, 2024

With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures in the forecast, planning your backyard garden might be the furthest thing...