Downtown Wheeling

Feast Local: Thanksgiving Turkeys & Sides at the Public Market

Provided November 8, 2024

Grow Ohio Valley Encourages Community to Include Public Market in Thanksgiving Preparations Grow Ohio Valley is inviting the community to...

A Night Under the Stars: The 13th Annual Wheeling SleepOut

Shelby Hlad November 6, 2024

On Friday, November 1, the Wheeling community came together under the stars for an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and...

A Wheeling Icon Celebrates 50 Years as a National Historic Landmark

Emma Wiley November 4, 2024

One of the most iconic structures in the Wheeling skyline is celebrating 50 years as a National Historic Landmark: the...

Dine Al Fresco This Fall in Wheeling

Riley Carpenter and Makayla Carney November 1, 2024

Summer may technically be over, but as long as the weather allows us to slip into our shorts, we can...

Nail City Record Celebrates 7 Years in Business This Halloween!

Provided October 31, 2024

Nail City Record is excited to celebrate its 7th anniversary with a spooktacular lineup of discounts, giveaways, and prize drawings....

Discovering NB Café: A New Gem in Downtown Wheeling

Olivia Kilbane October 28, 2024

As Wheeling continues to expand, so does our curiosity about new businesses in our community! One exciting new addition is...

Halloween on the Plaza Slated for Friday

Riley Carpenter October 21, 2024

Event Includes a Screening of “Casper”    WHEELING, W.VA. – Join us for some tricks, treats and a screening of the movie, Casper during...

Summer Supper Social on the Plaza

Melissa Rebholz September 10, 2024

Some folks see orange cones, closed streets, massive potholes and never-ending construction when they drive through downtown, but Sarah Lydick...

The Wheeling Artisan Center Then and Now

Makayla Carney August 22, 2024

It was decided by vote. At least partially. By calling the “heritage hotline” in 1995, the public of Wheeling could...

From City Hospital to OVMC: Generations of Care

Taylor Abbott August 7, 2024

Picture yourself walking through the heart of any city. What catches your eye? It’s not just the towering buildings or...

Friendlier City Project Prepares for Second Pride on the Plaza in Wheeling

Alex Panas June 3, 2024

With Pride Month officially underway, one local group is gearing up for a daylong celebration of LGBTQ+ acceptance, achievements, rights,...

How Meet Me in the Alley Reflects Wheeling’s Growth

Alex Panas May 31, 2024

A lot can change in 10 years. Looking back to what Downtown Wheeling was like in 2014, it’s impossible not...

Wheeling Made Music: Ananga Martin Releases New Album

Makayla Carney May 17, 2024

For those who have found themselves enjoying a courtyard music night at Later Aligator, or lounging at the Purple Fiddle...

YNST Celebrates the “New Traditions” of Appalachia

Makayla Carney May 15, 2024

“There’s this throughline that connects Appalachia together,” Adam explained, “and it’s obviously the mountains.” Though a half-joke, the Applalatican mountains...

Meet the Four Entrepreneurs Competing for Votes in Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Media and Makayla Carney May 13, 2024

This Wednesday, Mat 15, four local businesses will once again compete in Show of Hands at the Wheeling Artisan Center....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Weelunk’s Itinerary for Small Business Saturday

Alex Panas November 22, 2023

While holiday shopping seems to be getting earlier each year, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday remain the official start...

Find Out How You Can Help Save This Wheeling Music Legacy

Melissa Rebholz November 8, 2023

Over four years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, I stumbled upon a hidden gem on the...

SMART Center Finds a New Home Downtown

Wheeling Heritage Media November 3, 2023

Earlier this year, Libby and Robert Strong made a life-changing decision. After more than a decade of operating their science...

Spend Your Next Happy Hour at the Newly-Renovated Bridge Tavern

Ellen Brafford McCroskey October 31, 2023

November promises to be a big month for The Bridge Tavern & Grill as they celebrate their grand reopening following...

What the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Wants You to Know About Their New Season

SponsoredAlex Panas September 20, 2023

Next week, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will return to the Capitol Theatre stage for their season opener. The theme of...

Wheeling’s Downtown Historic District Expanded

Provided September 6, 2023

Wheeling Heritage is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places....

History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to Wheeling

Emma Wiley September 5, 2023

Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...

Vondel Bell’s Latest Mural Celebrates Literary and Science Icons at OCPL

Weelunk Staff August 23, 2023

In a celebration of artistic ingenuity and community spirit, the Ohio County Public Library (OCPL) welcomed attendees to an eagerly...

Raise a Glass at Mountaineer Brewfest This Saturday

Karin Butyn August 14, 2023

Thought of in 2013, brought to fruition in 2014, and named the West Virginia Beer Festival of the year a...

Wheeling Heritage Receives Second Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service

Wheeling Heritage Staff August 10, 2023

Wheeling Heritage has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant by the National Park Service to support the...

Wheeling Seeks Artists for New Mural Project

Provided August 9, 2023

Public art is transformative for cities like Wheeling. It helps support local artists and visually tell a story about what...

Heritage Music BluesFest is a Recipe for Fun

SponsoredWheeling CVB and Jeremy Morris August 9, 2023

Editors note: The following is a sponsored article provided by the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing...

A Familiar Face Opens Up a New Business in Downtown Wheeling

Justice Hudson August 1, 2023

In recent years, the City of Wheeling has seen private and public funding funnel into the region supporting several new...

YNST Magazine Takes Home $7,064 at Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands

Justice Hudson July 27, 2023

Four 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 Sandwich

Kate Wietor July 27, 2023

Since 1983, the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival has been a late-July staple in Wheeling. Inspired by the West Virginia...

Get To Know The Entrepreneurs Competing at Show of Hands This Week

Wheeling Heritage Media July 25, 2023

Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands will return this Wednesday, July 26 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Four local entrepreneurs will...

Is Wheeling Becoming a Donut Town?

Melissa Rebholz July 21, 2023

Wheeling has its fair share of culinary delights. From square pizza to fried fish, we love to sing praises for...

Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation Funds Development Firm for Wheeling Gateway Project

Provided July 13, 2023

The Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation announced that it will fund the development firm for the future Wheeling Gateway Project,...

How You Can Support Small Businesses During Construction

Wheeling Heritage Media and Alex Panas July 11, 2023

As 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 Building

Justice Hudson July 10, 2023

When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...

This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A Century

Karin 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...

Downtown Pocket Park Will Receive Extra Boost Through AARP Community Challenge Grant

Provided June 28, 2023

AARP West Virginia has awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant to Wheeling Heritage and Volunteer Wheeling to support the...

‘Great Rainbow Fairy’ Puppet Makes Appearance at Pride Festival

Justice Hudson June 27, 2023

Puppets have entertained societies for thousands of years. Some were crude, like hand or sock puppets, while others were more...

WHEELING SCENE: Juneteenth 2023 in Wheeling

Wheeling Heritage Media June 21, 2023

Earlier this week, the Wheeling community gathered at Market Plaza for the fourth year to commemorate Juneteenth. The event began...

WHEELING SCENE: Pride on the Plaza

Wheeling Heritage Media June 16, 2023

The Friendlier City Project hosted its inaugural Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 10, 2023. With hundreds of...