31 Acts, 25 States: Heritage Music BluesFest Returns as Wheeling’s Biggest Music Festival Ever Under Waterfront Hall
Wheeling’s Mount de Chantal and Its Famous AlumniAnna Griffith March 26, 2024One 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 FaceMakayla Carney March 25, 2024C.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 ApplicationsProvided March 21, 2024The 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 AuthorAnna Griffith March 20, 2024While 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 ChapterProvided March 13, 2024The 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 RampsAnna Griffith March 11, 2024If 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 TradeAnna Griffith March 4, 2024Wheeling 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 MediaWheeling Heritage Media and Makayla Carney March 1, 2024To 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 PastMakayla 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 FarmAnna Griffith February 28, 2024It’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, 2024Named 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 ClayAnna Griffith February 23, 2024This 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 WeekProvided February 21, 2024On 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 SegregationEmma Wiley February 20, 2024Editor’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 BroadwayMakayla Carney February 16, 2024It’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 CampaignCrin Joy February 12, 2024In 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 MeetingAlex Panas February 9, 2024Do 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 WheelingEllery McGregor February 8, 2024It 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 DuplexAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media February 8, 2024As 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 FarmVictoria White February 5, 2024Since 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 WheelingRosemary 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 ValleyProvided January 30, 2024Grow Ohio Valley (GrowOV) is recruiting passionate people to enroll in their AmeriCorps program to serve on their farm and...
Why Wheeling: Mark GoodwinJessica Broverman January 30, 2024In 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 HallProvided January 26, 2024A 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 WheelingProvided January 26, 2024Students 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 WheelingKarin 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 WorkplaceProvided 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 SuccessAlex Panas January 24, 2024In the heart of every community, it’s often the small businesses that add charm and character to everyday experiences. Here...
Insights from a Master GardenerWeelunk Staff January 22, 2024With snow on the ground and frigid temperatures in the forecast, planning your backyard garden might be the furthest thing...
Your Input Matters in the Wheeling Gateway Center SurveyProvided January 19, 2024The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to officially announce the launch of a new digital survey experience...
Warm Up With This Winter Soup RecipeMelissa Rebholz January 16, 2024Temperatures are in the single digits and snow is on the ground, which means it’s officially soup season. I love...
Wheeling’s 2024 MLK Celebration Honors Dr. King’s Legacy and Local LeadersAnna Griffith January 11, 2024Wheeling’s long-standing annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns this weekend to honor the late Dr. King and...
The Wheeling-Raised Detective Who Became a True Crime LegendMakayla Carney January 10, 2024Ann Rule is the undisputed leader of true crime books. Her rise to fame began with her 1980 book, The...
A Guide to Veganuary In WheelingMakayla Carney January 9, 2024An ode to New Year’s resolutions, the best of intentions, that don’t always make it to the end of the...
Watch a Free Screening of ‘The Color Purple’ with the Men of ChangeMakayla Carney January 5, 2024Looking for something entertaining AND educational to do this Saturday? The Men of Change invite you to come up to...
This Group is Preserving South Wheeling, One Building at a TimeRosemary Ketchum January 3, 2024Ritchietown Renaissance, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving South Wheeling’s historic resources and heritage, recently received a rather large...
Oglebay Institute Museums Recognized for 50 Years of National Excellence by the American Alliance of MuseumsMisty Klug January 2, 2024The Museums of Oglebay Institute (Mansion Museum and Glass Museum) have again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums...
Discover the Joy of Birding at the Brooks Bird Club’s January GatheringProvided January 2, 2024The meeting of the Headquarters Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club, based in Wheeling, is scheduled for January 6, 2024...
New Year’s Traditions From Wheeling and BeyondMakayla Carney December 29, 2023New Year’s is a holiday of pure joy. You don’t have to buy anything for anyone or do anything in...
New Series Paves the Way for Women’s Financial WellnessAlex Panas December 22, 2023Update: Since publication, the ‘Keys to Financial Purpose’ event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Learn...
A Look Back at the Beloved Stone & Thomas Santa Special of ’58Makayla Carney December 22, 2023Wheeling’s Christmas Parade is a much-adored tradition. So many of us have a tradition of bundling up along the sidewalk...
Swing Into the Holidays at Clientele Art StudioCrin Joy December 21, 2023A new event at Clientele Art Studio brings a fun way to swing into the holidays! A swing dancing class...
Sipping Through the Season: A Guide to Festive Drink Spots Around WheelingJustice Hudson December 19, 2023Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit? Some local businesses have spiced up their menus with holiday drink specials to...
Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas With These Tips From Wheeling’s PastMakayla Carney December 18, 2023I am someone who loves, loves, a themed party. The holidays provide a perfect excuse to get your friends together...
That Fabulous Tree Is Talking Again!Steve Novotney December 15, 2023Editor’s Note: The Talking Tree is a Wheeling legend. Whether you find her endearing or a little creepy, it remains...
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces The Harry Potter Film Concert SeriesProvided December 14, 2023The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will perform Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in concert on January 20, 2024, at 1 pm as part of...
Looking Back at the Record-Setting Snow Storm of 1950Makayla Carney December 12, 2023This winter is…weird. I have only worn my winter coat a handful of times, I’ve not brushed snow off my...
Grow Ohio Valley Shares Local Flavor in ‘A Little of This, A Little of That’Provided December 11, 2023Food has the power to connect communities and create a sense of shared identity. Whether it’s sharing a new dish...
Love, Laughter, and Snowy Adventures: Dive into ‘Stand Still & Chill’ by Nora EdingerProvided December 7, 2023Wheeling writer Nora Edinger is releasing a Christmas rom-com set in West Virginia’s own Canaan Valley and Snow Shoe. The...
Local Music Artists Take the Stage To Celebrate 50 Years of Hip HopAlex Panas December 7, 2023It all started in New York City in the 1970s When DJ Kool Herc spun the same record on two...
