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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...

Small Business Saturday Returns to Wheeling Nov. 26

Alex Panas November 22, 2022

Want to make a positive impact on our local economy? Shop small this Saturday! Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has...

Wheeling Chef Shares Her Secret For Making The Best Pumpkin Pie

Melissa Rebholz November 18, 2022

What’s the secret to making the best pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? The answer might surprise you…it’s butternut squash! Why? Not...

Wheeling Haunts Season Finale: Halloween Extravaganza

Wheeling Heritage Media October 31, 2022

Happy Halloween! Are you ready for some spooky tricks and treats? This week, Cassie and Alex are closing out the...

How a Wheeling Company Became One of the Country’s Largest Pharmaceutical Giants

Emma Wiley September 28, 2022

Originally published July 19, 2021 Taking a first pass through Wheeling’s history, you would certainly notice the prevalence of industries...

You’re Bound To Love This Bookstore in Downtown Wheeling

Hanna Perry September 8, 2022

Vigilant Books is an independent bookstore that is located that is temporarily located at 1900 Market St. in downtown Wheeling,...

A Brief Look at Wheeling’s Boating History

Ellery McGregor September 7, 2022

As we approach the end of a long, hot Wheeling summer, the Ohio River is seeing a surge in people...

New Cocktail Bar Opens in South Wheeling

Ellery McGregor August 24, 2022

A decent cocktail can be hard to find – but not anymore! You can now enjoy an incredible cocktail with...

Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

Betsy Sweeny July 20, 2022

Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as...

Wheeling Chef Shares Her Tips For The Perfect Grilled Pizza

Melissa Rebholz July 1, 2022

Do you love thin crust artisan pizza?  I’m talking about the kind of pizza usually seen coming out of a...

Wheeling Family Launches a Summer Swim Pass Program for Kids

Laura Lynn Brown June 15, 2022

Originally published June 1, 2021 Chip Calissie grew up in South Wheeling enjoying carefree summers, playing ball with friends and...

Faris and Giesey: A Dynamic Duo Who Made Their Mark on Wheeling Through Architecture

Kate Wietor June 13, 2022

Throughout the years, Wheeling has been home to several well-known architects. We’ve previously covered some of the iconic buildings designed...

We Challenge You To Complete the Wheeling Summer Bucket List

Ellery McGregor June 7, 2022

School is out, the weather is warm, and it’s time for some summer fun in Wheeling! With gas prices on...

Can You Identify These 10 Wheeling Architectural Details? Part 2

Kate Wietor June 3, 2022

Do you remember the photo scavenger hunt we posted last June? We had so much fun scoping out odds and...

The Rise and Fall of Wheeling’s First Labor Newspaper

Kate Wietor May 6, 2022

In the early 1900s, the United States was in the midst of the second industrial revolution. People flocked to cities...

Wheeling Heritage’s Handmade Holiday Spring Market Has Something For Everyone

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 3, 2022

Wheeling Heritage will host Handmade Holiday Spring Market on Saturday, May 7 on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan...

The Trash and Treasure of Wheeling’s Privies

Kate Wietor April 29, 2022

There are many different ways to find windows to the past. Some take advantage of the genealogical resources in the...

The Backyard Chicken Keepers of Wheeling’s Past

Kate Wietor April 11, 2022

The arrival of spring complicates visits to the feed store. Routine trips to pick up pet food, seeds, or a...

The Backyard Birds of Wheeling

Miranda Tharp April 8, 2022

Originally published July 16, 2021 Spring is in full-swing here in the Northern Panhandle, which means that wildlife are filling...

Census Curiosity: What the 1950 Census Means for Wheeling

Emma Wiley March 30, 2022

On April 1, 2022—after 72 years—the National Archives will release the 1950 census records to the general public! Even though...

This Whimsical Musician Gives Us A Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Past

Kate Wietor March 18, 2022

Wheeling has always had a colorful cast of characters: local celebrities, eccentric businesspeople, infamous persons. They become household names and...

YWCA Wheeling Says NO MORE to Domestic Violence

Sarah Clark March 4, 2022

The statistics around domestic violence in America are staggering. Every year, nearly 10 million women and men in the United...

Stay at Home Date: Wheeling Chef Shares Recipe For A Romantic Meal

Melissa Rebholz February 11, 2022

Cooking is a love language. With Valentine’s Day approaching you may be considering making a romantic dinner at home for...

Show Buildings Some Love with Volunteer Wheeling

Alex Panas January 28, 2022

If you take a walk through Downtown Wheeling – what places stick out most in your mind? Is it the...

The Secret Lives of Wheeling’s Pigeons

Kate Wietor January 5, 2022

Pigeons. Doves. Rats with wings. All names for Columba livia— our humble city pigeon. Have you seen the flock of...

Did the Term “Charley Horse” Originate in Wheeling?

Kate Wietor December 13, 2021

Did you know you can pitch story ideas to us? One reader recently sent us a note about a topic...

Best Selling Author Silas House to Speak at Wheeling Library

Provided November 18, 2021

Acclaimed multi-award-winning and “New York Times” best-selling novelist, Silas House, will be the featured guest at Lunch With Books at...

Why Were People Selling Their Ashes in 1808?

Kate Wietor November 12, 2021

I’ve been spending a lot of time combing through Wheeling’s first newspaper, the Wheeling Repository. While looking for something else...

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...

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...

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...

How Two Local Artists Are Recycling Wheeling’s History

Angela Hawk September 20, 2021

I’ve followed Wheeling mixed-media artist Robert Villamagna into his newly-constructed backyard shed. Maneuvering around some bikes, he unearths the head...

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...

Sights From the Wheeling Heritage Trail

Daniel Caron July 21, 2021

One of Wheeling’s greatest assets is the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Whether you are getting your heart rate up on a...

Fifth Annual Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium to be Held in Wheeling

Provided July 20, 2021

The Wheeling Academy of Law and Science (WALS) Foundation, through its Reuther-Wheeling Library and Labor History Archive, in partnership with...

Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of Wheeling

Katherine Leary July 20, 2021

Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies.  But did you know that at...

Wheeling CVB Joins Forces with Nationally-Recognized Influencers

Jessica Broverman July 14, 2021

Many folks in the Friendly City know that Wheeling is a great place to be, and thanks to the Wheeling...

Summer Fun: Paddling the Wheeling Water Trail

Jessica Broverman July 7, 2021

There is a reason why waterways are a staple piece in cities all over the world. We resonate with them...

Community Organizers Plan Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration

Provided June 14, 2021

Contact: Alex Panas Communications and Development Manager Wheeling Heritage 740-338-7633 apanas@wheelingheritage.org WHEELING, W.Va. – June 7, 2021 – Wheeling’s third...

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...

Is it Wine O’clock in Wheeling? Celebrate National Wine Day on May 25

Jessica Broverman May 25, 2021

Whether you like your wine sweet or dry, red or white – there is a wine for everyone! You might...

The Day All of Wheeling’s Street Names Changed

Emma Wiley May 10, 2021

Can you imagine the chaos if all of the street names and house numbers changed in Wheeling? The confusion, the...

Make Wheeling Shine Event Slated for May 1; Volunteers Needed

Provided April 28, 2021

WHEELING, W.VA. – The City of Wheeling’s Department of Parks & Recreation is recruiting volunteers for its third annual Make...

Raise a Glass for National Beer Day in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman April 7, 2021

Americans are known for enjoying many things –  sporting events, carnivals, a good burger and a tall, cold pint of...

Wheeling’s Jazz Giant: Leon “Chu” Berry

Reggie Watkins February 19, 2021

Wheeling has a reputation for being a country music hub. So much so that along the way the city earned...

Children of Wheeling Share Their Letters to Santa

Emma Wiley December 25, 2020

Santa has a special message to the children of Wheeling this Christmas. Share his letter with your children and browse...

Cultural Appropriation in Wheeling: History of the Improved Order of Red Men

Emma Wiley November 27, 2020

Editors Note: Weelunk, as a subsidiary of Wheeling Heritage, is committed to telling diverse, nuanced, and difficult histories, especially when...

Shop Locally Online at The Wheeling Artisan Center

Alex Panas November 24, 2020

For the last decade, Small Business Saturday has been a day for shoppers to support their community’s local businesses during...

15 Wheeling-Based Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

Jessica Broverman October 10, 2020

Whether you have been here for years, new to town, or just passing through, Wheeling truly has something for everyone...

Get to Know Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands Contestants

Alex Panas October 9, 2020

The latest round of Show of Hands is set to begin on Oct. 26. The virtual event will showcase four...