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Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens SoundBites Series With Grammy-Winner Sasha Cooke

Provided November 5, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the first concert of its chamber orchestra series, The Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation presents  SoundBites...

Why Wheeling: Isaiah Alford

Angela Hawk November 2, 2021

Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to...

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Two New Wheeling Businesses

Jennifer Materkoski November 1, 2021

Those with a sweet tooth have two new places in Wheeling to get a fix: Bite Me Bakery and Lucky...

The Friendly Ghost Who Loved The Theatre

Alex Panas and Natalie Kovacs October 31, 2021

According to local lore, if you visit the historic Towngate Theatre in Centre Market you might have an encounter with...

15 Ways To Celebrate Spooky Season in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman October 20, 2021

As the days get shorter and leaves start to hit the ground, many of us are ready for some spooky...

Wheeling Heritage Launches a Downtown Housing Survey

Provided October 19, 2021

Wheeling Heritage has launched a survey to learn about the types of housing people would like to see in downtown...

New Bar with a Long History Opens in South Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz October 19, 2021

As the new Silver Rail Bar and Grill opens in South Wheeling under the ownership of Steven Mitchell and Ezra...

This Wheeling Deli Counter is Serving Up Authentic Indian Cuisine

Rich Wooding October 15, 2021

It used to be a nearly 50-mile drive from Wheeling to find authentic Indian cuisine, according to Muhammad Sherazi, owner...

Wheeling to be Featured in New Original Series on the Magnolia Network

Provided October 14, 2021

A Wheeling restoration project is slated to be featured in a new television series that will stream on discovery+ beginning...

Move To Munch: A Special After-Hours Experience at the Public Market

Provided October 12, 2021

Your body deserves the best: An exclusive evening of yoga, food, wine, and private shopping at the Public Market.  Longtime...

Fall In Love With These Homes For Sale In Wheeling

SponsoredProvided October 12, 2021

Even as the leaves are falling, great new listings are still out there in a variety of Wheeling neighborhoods! In...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gateway Park

Provided October 7, 2021

Officials from the City of Wheeling joined representatives of the Fitzsimmons Foundation Thursday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony for Gateway...

One of Wheeling’s Oldest Hotels Gets a Facelift

Jessica Broverman October 5, 2021

Upon entry to the McLure Hotel on Market Street in Wheeling, it is clear that you are walking into a...

Nicky’s Garden Center Offers Visitors More Than Just Plants

Jennifer Materkoski October 4, 2021

With fall in full swing, many Ohio Valley residents are decorating their homes with seasonal staples like mums, corn stalks...

Old Becomes New: How Two Wheelingites Are Repurposing Through Renovation

Angela Hawk September 29, 2021

Nearly nineteen years ago Susan Haddad began renovations on the 1869 building that would become her iconic Centre Market restaurant,...

Why Wheeling: Ally Colina

Rosemary Ketchum September 10, 2021

In today’s market, it may seem harder than ever to buy a home. With soaring prices, stringent loan requirements, and...

Arts and Cultural Commission and Clientele Art Studio Add Some Color to East Wheeling

Provided September 1, 2021

Wheeling’s Arts and Cultural Commission is shifting its focus to public art in the coming year and wasting no time...

Two Historic Wheeling Properties with Unlimited Potential

Betsy Sweeny September 1, 2021

Everywhere you look downtown, improvements are being made. From the McLure Hotel, to the major infrastructure improvements happening beneath our...

Progress on Market Street: Behind-the-Scenes Video of the Wheeling-Pitt Building

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media August 20, 2021

It’s hard to turn a corner in Downtown Wheeling without coming across a new redevelopment project. Whether it’s a new...

8 New Wheeling Businesses To Explore This Weekend

Jessica Broverman August 13, 2021

While the pandemic has presented new challenges to small businesses, it hasn’t been able to stop entrepreneurs from taking risks...

Second Artisan Center Shop Opens at Oglebay on Monday

Provided August 6, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – Aug. 6, 2021 – The Wheeling Artisan Center Shop, operated by Wheeling Heritage,  will open its second...

Gear Up For Wheeling’s Grecian Festival

Alex Panas July 26, 2021

Summer is festival season in Wheeling, and this week organizers from St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church are gearing...

Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Walking Tour of Schmulbach Brewery Complex

Wheeling Heritage Media July 20, 2021

If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach, check out this bonus video! In this episode, Betsy Sweeny and...

How a Warwood Medical Couple Became Internationally Decorated Floriculturists

Emma Wiley July 5, 2021

Over the years, Wheeling has been home to numerous award-winning people in various fields—from singers to actors to artists and...

This Wheeling Bridge is the Oldest Surviving Bridge in West Virginia

Emma Wiley June 2, 2021

The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge has become part of many Wheeling residents’ daily routines, connecting commuters to downtown and...

WATCH: Restoring the Scottish Rite Cathedral

Wheeling Heritage Media May 27, 2021

For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of this extraordinary East Wheeling cathedral....

WATCH: Progress at The Fort Henry Club

Wheeling Heritage Media May 19, 2021

When the doors first opened at the Fort Henry Club on December 23, 1890, it was the definition of luxury....

Wheeling’s Consignment Shops Inspire

Jessica Broverman March 15, 2021

Discovering the perfect, vintage designer handbag. Finally getting your hands on a gorgeous two-seater sofa to complete your living room....

New Deal Projects at Oglebay Park

Anna Cipoletti January 20, 2021

As a staple institution in the Wheeling community, Oglebay Park serves as a place for entertainment, recreation, history, and celebration....

WATCH: The Before & After Building Restoration of Mugshots Coffee Shop

Wheeling Heritage Media January 13, 2021

Gabe Hays had his eye on 1109 Main Street long before he purchased it from the city in 2019. The...

South Wheeling Residents Sparking Change in Their Neighborhood

Rosemary Ketchum January 4, 2021

Wheeling is made of many different neighborhoods. Each with its own distinct culture and history. South Wheeling, which was once...

WATCH: Ziegenfelder – A Look Inside

Wheeling Heritage Media December 28, 2020

Since 1861, Ziegenfelder has been bringing smiles to people’s faces near and far with their sweet treats. The family-owned company...

10 Fast Facts About Wheeling’s Doughboy

Provided December 26, 2020

Wheeling’s Doughboy monument is back and better than ever. After a longer than expected stay at Venus Bronze Works in...

Seafood Traditions: Coleman’s Fish Market and the Feast of the Seven Fishes

Emma Wiley December 17, 2020

This time of the year is usually one of celebration, good will, spending time with family and friends, and shopping....

WATCH: Flocking Christmas Trees with E. Black & Son Nursery

Wheeling Heritage Media December 8, 2020

Flocking trees is the process of covering a live cut tree in white synthetic dust or powder (or other colors)...

Volunteer Wheeling Decorates Centre Market for the Holidays

Alex Panas December 7, 2020

Centre Market is ready for the holidays after Volunteer Wheeling gathered on Saturday morning to spread some holiday cheer. The...

Reexamining Wheeling’s Mingo Statue

Emma Wiley November 16, 2020

The Mingo statue has long been a recognizable landmark on Wheeling’s landscape. It has been featured on the cover of...

Surveys of Dimmeydale and Elm Grove to Begin

Provided November 13, 2020

CONTACT: Betsy Sweeny Director of Heritage Programming Wheeling Heritage 304-232-3087 bsweeny@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – Nov. 13, 2020 – The neighborhoods...

New Flower Shop, Making Magic, Wins Show of Hands

Wheeling Heritage Media November 2, 2020

After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. Despite...

Myth or Legend? Rev. John Armstrong’s Final Resting Place

Rosemary Ketchum October 24, 2020

You don’t have to spend much time in Wheeling before you begin to overhear stories about the “old days”. Mobsters,...

Volunteers Doing Their Part to Build a Better Wheeling

Alex Panas October 8, 2020

What started as a small volunteer group for Wheeling Heritage has blossomed into a city-wide effort to revitalize Wheeling. Volunteer...

Tradition Lives On: Wheeling Food Tour, One Year Later

Rich Wooding September 30, 2020

They came from places like Galicia in Ukraine and Zahle in Lebanon. Or Italy or Ireland or Poland or Germany....

Why Wheeling: One Couple Trades Virginia for the Friendly City

Rosemary Ketchum September 25, 2020

Writer’s Note: For years, the state of West Virginia has been in population free fall. People leave our state for...

WATCH: Nelson Jordan Center

Wheeling Heritage Media September 22, 2020

As city officials are determining what the future holds for the Nelson Jordan Center, it’s important to understand the value...

Osiris Shriners and Monument Place: A Storied Saga of Service

Ellen Brafford McCroskey September 15, 2020

Now home to the Osiris Shrine, the magnificent stone mansion at 91 Kruger (Cruger) St. in Wheeling was once home...

Men of Change Help 400 Students with Back-to-School Giveaway.

Weelunk Staff September 10, 2020

As children from across the Ohio Valley head back to the classroom, Men of Change hosted a drive-thru school supplies...

She Bought the House ‘Because It Felt Like Home’

Betsy Sweeny August 12, 2020

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about home lately. First, because I’m stuck in mine, and mostly, because I...

Master Gardeners Make a Difference in Community

Earl Nicodemus July 17, 2020

Did you like to play in the dirt when you were a little girl or boy? Do you still like...

Bottled Treasure: Discovery Leads to Investigation

Alex Warren July 14, 2020

The Stratford Springs Bottling Company may have been closed for over 50 years, but their glass bottles can still be found. One Wheeling family discovered a massive collection in their own backyard.

Mount Wood Overlook: A Community Treasure

Ellen Brafford McCroskey July 3, 2020

If you have driven up Mount Wood Road to bypass the recent interstate construction project, you’ve likely noticed the unique...