City of Wheeling Asks Community Members to Complete Survey About Future Clay School Redevelopment Provided June 2, 2023 The City of Wheeling is excited to launch a digital survey to provide residents a vehicle to share their perspectives on the future of the former Clay School site located in East Wheeling. The City encourages a...
Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 Years Haley Steed June 2, 2023 If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as ‘jewelers with integrity’ in Wheeling. I sat down with Samuel Posin and his partner J...
How Wheeling Saved the Capitol Theatre Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media May 31, 2023 With a bustling schedule of Broadway shows, live music, and symphonic performances, it’s hard to imagine a time when the Capitol Theatre wasn’t an anchor in Downtown Wheeling. But back in 2007, the future of th...
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Combines Theater and Art in Unique Ways Justice Hudson May 30, 2023 When David Widder-Varhegyi first discovered Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man play written by David Macmillon with Johnny Donahoe, in 2016 he said to himself it would be amazing to perform it. “This makes sense ...
This Incredible Historic House Restoration was Nine Years in the Making Haley Steed May 25, 2023 Born and raised on Wheeling Island, Jason Bradcovich saw the house every day: a once-glorious example of Victorian-era architecture that was slowly crumbling after decades of neglect. He knew something had to b...
Meet the Farmers Who Feed Wheeling Justice Hudson May 24, 2023 Grow Ohio Valley’s summer CSA–or community supported agriculture–program will launch on June 29, 2023, its tenth consecutive year of providing fresh, local produce to Wheeling. Bundles are sold as full shares, ...
Helping Heroes Offers Second Chance to Veterans and This Historic Wheeling Building Ellen Brafford McCroskey May 10, 2023 It has been said that a soldier writes America a “blank check” upon entering the service, the value of which is up to and including that soldier’s life. This willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for o...
Wheeling Artisan Center Renovation Project Begins This Month Provided May 9, 2023 The Wheeling Artisan Center will officially break ground on the $1.5 million renovation project on May 22, 2023. After accepting a bid from Accelerated Construction Services out of Morgantown, West Virginia, th...
WHEELING SCENE: Dog Day in Wheeling Wheeling Heritage Media May 9, 2023 Editors Note: Wheeling Scene is a new series featuring photos from select events held in Wheeling. Our goal through this series is to help capture and share moments that showcase the people, places, and ev...
Celebrate Wheeling Dog Day at FidoFest this Saturday Wheeling Heritage Staff May 5, 2023 Grab your leash and treat your pooch to a tail-wagging good time at Volunteer Wheeling’s inaugural FidoFest! The event kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m....
New Group Forms to Explore Shakespearean Literature Karin Butyn May 3, 2023 “All things are ready, if our minds be so,” William Shakespeare penned when writing Henry V in the 1500s, today Wheeling is ready to make itself home for a group of Shakespeareans. Since its creation in the ear...
Check Out These 5 Building Restoration Projects in Wheeling Wheeling Heritage Media May 1, 2023 May is National Historic Preservation Month, a time to celebrate and honor the nation's heritage through historic places. To showcase the importance of historic preservation, we're sharing some of our fav...
Lush Leaf Plant House: Wheeling’s Newest Oasis for Greenery Libbi Gramby April 28, 2023 Wheeling’s small business scene is continuing to grow and I am rooting for Lush Leaf Plant House. Before I even stepped inside this adorable shop I could see that lush is the name for a reason. O...
The Dedicated Keepers of Wheeling’s Orphaned Cemeteries Summer Whelan April 26, 2023 Are you interested in helping preserve Wheeling’s history? Believe it or not, cemetery restoration is a great way to do this, as well as a good segue into other types of historic preservation. Although cemeteri...
Renderings Unveiled for the Revitalized 1400 Market Block Provided April 5, 2023 The City of Wheeling has released new exterior renderings for the 1400 Market Block project, providing a glimpse into the future of the historic location. The initiative was developed by Chip Desmone...
The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter Eggs Kate Wietor April 5, 2023 Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky! Pysanky, the plural of pysanka, is a Ukrainian egg craft, where intricate designs are achieved by repeatedly...
Wheeling’s Minit Carwash Reimagined for a New Era Ellen Brafford McCroskey April 3, 2023 Many of us remember that long line of cars that snaked back toward the Perkins intersection on a sunny afternoon. For 69 years, the Minit Car Wash was the premiere place to have your car cleaned inside and out....
This New Group is on a Mission to Preserve South Wheeling’s Historic Buildings Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023 Much of Wheeling is experiencing a season of renewal. Both historic renovations and new builds can be seen in various areas of our city, sparking excitement among citizens who are eager to see what’s ahead for ...
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront Development Weelunk Staff March 15, 2023 The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents, referring to the former Berry Supply Building by its new name, Waterfr...
Jeanne Carter: A Legacy of Service in Wheeling Karin Butyn March 10, 2023 Editor's Note: As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to recognize the contributions of women throughout our community. In this profile, we highlight the inspiring story of Jeanne Carter wh...
“How Safe is Our Water?” We Toured Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant to Find Out Ellen Brafford McCroskey March 6, 2023 We never give much thought to our water supply; we crank the faucet on and assume the water that streams forth is clean and safe. But after a disaster like the February 3 train derailment and subsequent contami...
Why Wheeling: Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson Diana Bell February 27, 2023 Jeffrey “Jay” Johnson II is a man on a mission. His passion for real estate and community development through empowerment is evident to anyone he meets. Known as “Jay” to friends and family, this Wheeling nativ...
Local School Celebrates Diversity with Textured Hair Expo Alex Panas February 27, 2023 What started as a brainstorming session during a teacher learning day at Bridge Street Middle School has blossomed into a community event addressing an important need among their students: the care and styling ...
Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling! Betsy Sweeny February 23, 2023 February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States first settling in Pittsburgh where he spent his early adulthood working in the steel m...
Local Middle Schoolers Celebrate Historic Wheeling Landmarks Alex Panas February 22, 2023 Students at Bridge Street Middle School have been working on a special project that celebrates Wheeling’s rich history. The “Wheeling Then and Now” project, organized by BSMS teachers Shawna Safreed and Justin ...
Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In Town Kate Wietor February 21, 2023 This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project, they needed approximately 200 pounds of flour, 30 pounds of butter, 45 pounds of suga...
DO SOMETHING: Help Us Create the Wheeling Alphabet Alex Panas February 20, 2023 Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission, is calling on the community to choose which Wheeling iconography should be included in a new collaborative art project. The “Whe...
Check Out These 5 Specialty Foods Made Right Here in Wheeling Candace Nelson February 15, 2023 Wheeling is full of unique and specialty foods that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether they have a cult following or are hidden gems, these Wheeling-made items are sure to please even the most discernible pa...
Wheeling Boutique’s “In The Hood” Shirts are A Huge Hit Ellen Brafford McCroskey February 14, 2023 You’ve probably seen them around town - plenty of folks are sporting those cute, trendy sweatshirts bearing the name of their Wheeling-area neighborhood. After all, it’s human nature to be proud of where you ca...
The Tasty Legacy of the Stone and Thomas Tea Room Alex Walton February 10, 2023 The City of Wheeling is admired for its dedication to businesses, old and new. From restaurants like Later Alligator and Vagabond Kitchen to antique and hobby stores like Shuggy’s and Clutch Gaming, there is si...
Just Me & More Salon Wins Show of Hands: Black-Owned Business Edition Provided February 9, 2023 After four local business made their pitch to a crowd of more than 250 people at Wheeling Heritage's Show of Hands, Just Me & More Salon walked away with the most votes! Owner Rica Dabney took home the top ...
This Valentine’s Day We’re Going Big and Feeling Blue Haley Steed February 3, 2023 Wheeling has some breathtaking buildings. Some of them have been lovingly restored to their former glory, while others are patiently waiting for the day their potential will be recognized. One of these building...
Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This Week Haley Steed January 27, 2023 “This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the right thing to do and it’s long overdue. These events make sure we under...
West Virginia’s First Trade School Was Located Right Here in Wheeling Rosemary Ketchum January 20, 2023 The very first vocational school in West Virginia was located right here in Wheeling - South Wheeling to be exact. The McKinley Trade and Vocational school first opened its doors in 1927, welcoming new stude...
The Heartwarming Story Behind the YWCA’s Latest Capital Campaign Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media January 12, 2023 How many of us go through old paperwork and documents, begrudgingly discarding them to make way for what will ultimately become more junk to sort through next year? It can be a vicious cycle, but every so often...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners Building Kate Wietor January 11, 2023 The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The dry cleaning business and laundromat had a good 95-year run, and saw three generations of family leadership. ...
Under the Elder Tree: Wheeling’s Modern-Day Apothecary Haley Steed January 10, 2023 If you've never paid a visit to Under the Elder Tree, you should know that it is truly a place for everyone. Carrie Eller, the shop's owner and modern-day apothecary, has created a space for those who are in se...
Wheeling Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Flag Design Provided January 9, 2023 Those of us who live in or have visited Wheeling know that it is an incredible city with plenty of character and history. Recently, Wheeling's flag has been gaining quite a bit of attention for being one of the...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug Company Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023 SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move forward came with an unexpected trip backward in time. SMART Centre Market owners Libby and ...
Centre Market’s Reestablished Commission Working Towards Market Improvements Crin Joy January 5, 2023 In mid-2021, the City of Wheeling reinstated the Centre Market Commission to assist in efforts to preserve, improve, and invigorate the historic shopping area. It has been over a decade since there has been a c...
Why Wheeling: The McGregor Sisters Karin Butyn January 4, 2023 I asked the McGregor sisters what they would tell someone considering a move to Wheeling. They simultaneously answered, “do it!” Sisters Ellery and Madolyn Mcgregor, 25 and 27, both originally from Pas...
This New Wheeling Family is Helping Spread Holiday Cheer Jessica Broverman December 20, 2022 When you pull up to 44 Kentucky Street on Wheeling Island, the Viles' home will greet you with beaming columns of light, a life-size nutcracker, and a gorgeous Saint Nicholas chair. The impressive display was c...
Grow Ohio Valley Enters New Era, Danny Passes Torch to Jason Koegler Danny Swan December 19, 2022 Editor's Note: In January 2023, Grow Ohio Valley will enter a new era, as co-founder and Executive Director Danny Swan steps aside to make way for its next Executive Director Jason Koegler. Here are Danny’s ref...
New Management, Same Vibe at The Public Market Molly Sovich December 17, 2022 It's been more than three years since The Public Market first opened its doors in Downtown Wheeling. Since then, the market has been bridging the gap between community and local, healthy and natural foods. This...
Clientele Art Studio Decks The Halls with Skateboard Art Show Provided December 15, 2022 This holiday season, local artists have been working to turn wooden skateboard decks into works of art for one of Clientele Art Studio’s signature events, Deck The Halls. The event begins at 8 p.m. with a...
Building Stabilization to Begin on 1400 Block of Market Street Alex Panas December 6, 2022 Driving through Downtown Wheeling, it’s easy to get distracted by all of the traffic cones and construction and forget what all of those temporary inconveniences will ultimately lead to - PROGRESS! And...
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation Projects Alex Panas December 3, 2022 Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from Wheeling Heritage. The organization announced this week that it will...
These Three Wheeling Women Are The Definition of Intergenerational Creativity Molly Sovich December 2, 2022 Wheeling has long been known as an industrious city thanks to the people who have had the creative vision to turn their ideas into reality. We can point to leaders like Arthur Boreman and Francis Pierpont, who ...
Wheeling Lightningbirds Inspire All Of Us To Try Something New Lindsay Ammirante November 29, 2022 Growing up in Wheeling allows for some pretty special core memories. From your trips through the Oglebay Festival Lights to the Italian Festival “back when it was on Market Street,” to biting into slice of DiCa...
Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar! Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022 Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of drink crafting, menu building, and renovations at their historic Market Street location, Vue 42 o...
