How Wheeling Almost Lost its Suspension BridgeEmma Wiley January 27, 2025For over 175 years, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge has been an iconic symbol of the city and its crucial place...
Elmhurst: A Legacy of Friendship and Philanthropy in WheelingRiley Carpenter January 24, 2025Nestled in the scenic Pleasant Valley of Wheeling, West Virginia, Elmhurst: The House of Friendship is more than just an...
Why Wheeling: The Viles Family (The Christmas House)Olivia Kilbane January 22, 2025From the Festival of Lights to the iconic Wheeling Christmas Parade, our city has a plethora of Christmas Time activities....
If We Could Talk to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Thoughts from Wheeling StudentsPark Press and Weelunk Staff January 20, 2025Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a legacy of courage, hope, and a vision for a more just world. But...
Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: 2025 Weekend ItineraryRon Scott Jr. January 17, 2025The Wheeling community will come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a...
Founding Families of Wheeling: The Dimmey Family Journey and LegacyBarb Hudson January 15, 2025Immigration stories are woven into the fabric of Wheeling’s history. Many in the Wheeling community have stories to share about...
After 24 Years, Wheeling’s Imperial Teacher Store Says GoodbyeAdeline Boggs January 13, 2025Imperial Teacher Store, 24 Years of Serving Local Teachers After 24 incredible years, the Imperial Teacher’s Store is closing its...
Warm Up the New Year With GenerosityRiley Carpenter January 10, 2025As the holiday lights come down and we settle into the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on...
The Photographic Artists Who Painted Wheeling’s HistoryMelody Petras January 8, 2025A Picture Paints a Thousand Words We all know something or other about Wheeling’s rich history. For instance, our National...
Tiny Worlds – Illustrator Rosalie Haizlett Celebrates Appalachian Flora, Fauna, and Fungi with New Exhibit at WLUProvided January 6, 2025WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., January 6, 2025 – Explore some of the smallest, yet most magnificent, plants, animals, amphibians, and insects of...
Witness to Disaster: The Story of Warwood’s Forgotten 1925 Train DerailmentBarb Hudson January 3, 2025It was a rainy October afternoon in 1925 when Warwood became the site of a devastating train derailment. This disaster...
The Art of Breaking New Year’s Resolutions: Then and NowBarb Hudson December 30, 2024New Year’s resolutions: a ritual as enduring as the calendar itself. Every January, we vow to transform into better versions...
Nollaig na mBan: Celebrate Women’s Christmas in WheelingRiley Carpenter December 27, 2024Nollaig na mBan: A Tradition of Rest, Reflection, and Reconnection As the busy holiday season comes to a close, women...
Celebrate the Holidays with Wheeling’s Talking Christmas Tree Coloring PageBarb Hudson December 25, 2024Bring the magic of Wheeling’s Talking Christmas Tree to life with this free coloring page! This beloved holiday tradition has...
Aliens, Art, and Acts of Kindness: Wheeling’s Maria Kipp ConnectionAngela Hawk December 23, 2024In early August, a message popped up on my Facebook from my old graduate school friend, Nicole: “Hi Angela, I...
Help Shape the Magic: Your City of Lights Sweepstakes!Wheeling Heritage Staff December 20, 2024A Transformed Downtown, Ready to Shine As Wheeling prepares to celebrate the 40th Fantasy in Lights Parade next year, there’s...
A Season of Spectacular Shows at the Capitol TheatreCourtney Mellor December 18, 2024The historic Capitol Theatre continues to host an impressive array of events this winter and spring. From festive holiday performances...
Wheeling’s Twelfth Night Ball Returns: A Night of History, Fun, and Festive RevelryWheeling Heritage Staff December 16, 2024The Origins of Twelfth Night Twelfth Night has always been a time for celebration, marking the end of the holiday...
Wheeling Symphony 95th Anniversary: Celebrating Nearly a Century of Music and CommunityBarb Hudson and Kai Harris December 11, 2024A Humble Beginning: The Vision of Eleanor D. Caldwell In a small living room nearly a century ago, Eleanor D....
Taste Wheeling on Wheels: A Holiday Guide to Local Food TrucksBarb Hudson December 9, 2024The holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also be a whole lot of work—especially when it...
6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market: This Saturday, December 7Wheeling Heritage Staff December 4, 2024Wheeling’s favorite holiday shopping event is back and bigger than ever! The 6th Annual Handmade Holiday Market, sponsored by Wheeling...
Oglebay’s Festival of Lights: 40 Years of Innovation and Community SpiritIsabella Droginske December 2, 2024Oglebay’s Festival of Lights celebrates four decades of lighting up the Upper Ohio Valley and bringing innovation to the community....
Shop Small in Wheeling: Making Your PlanAdeline Boggs November 27, 2024With the Holiday Season upon us, Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! This year, the annual holiday lands...
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence: Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet MetalSarah Clark November 25, 2024The journey of what is now one of the nation’s top 15 roofing contractors began with humble roots, marked by...
How is CO.STARTERS Fueling Entrepreneurial Growth in Wheeling?Tessa Weisenborn November 22, 2024If you drive downtown on Monday nights, after 5 PM, the lights of the newly renovated Wheeling Artisan Center and...
‘Tis the Season for Hockey and Holiday Fun with the Wheeling NailersOlivia Kilbane November 20, 2024It’s that time of year again for Thanksgiving festivities with family, Christmas celebrations around the Ohio Valley, and the Wheeling...
Centre Market: Where History Meets Vibrant CultureRiley Carpenter and Kai Harris November 18, 2024Wheeling is a city that thrives on community spirit and a deep respect for its history, and nowhere is this...
Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop WheelingWheeling Heritage Staff November 18, 2024Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to support the heart and soul of...
Wheeling Park Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of CommunityRiley Carpenter November 15, 2024For a century, Wheeling Park has been the heart of our community—a place where generations have gathered to celebrate, play,...
Le Chic Meets Studio 27: Wheeling’s New Glam DestinationRiley Carpenter November 13, 2024Wheeling’s Newest Glam Spot: Studio 27 Hair Salon Wheeling is buzzing with the opening of Studio 27 Hair Salon! Located...
Mission Possible: Wheeling University’s Challenger Learning Center Inspires Tomorrow’s Space ExplorersKarin Butyn November 11, 2024The Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University: Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Explorers In 1985, Christa McAuliffe, a social...
Feast Local: Thanksgiving Turkeys & Sides at the Public MarketProvided November 8, 2024Grow 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 SleepOutShelby Hlad November 6, 2024On 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 LandmarkEmma Wiley November 4, 2024One 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 WheelingRiley Carpenter and Makayla Carney November 1, 2024Summer 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, 2024Nail City Record is excited to celebrate its 7th anniversary with a spooktacular lineup of discounts, giveaways, and prize drawings....
Weelunk at 10: How Two Friends Built a Platform to Celebrate Wheeling’s StoryKai Harris October 30, 2024Ten years ago, childhood friends Jason Koegler and Steve Burke recognized a problem in their hometown of Wheeling, WV. The...
Discovering NB Café: A New Gem in Downtown WheelingOlivia Kilbane October 28, 2024As Wheeling continues to expand, so does our curiosity about new businesses in our community! One exciting new addition is...
The Unbelievable and Highly Improbable Story of The Wheeling University Women’s Rugby TeamDean Connors October 23, 2024Did you know that Wheeling University has a women’s rugby team? Even more surprising is that this team is currently...
Halloween on the Plaza Slated for FridayProvided October 21, 2024Event Includes a Screening of “Casper” WHEELING, W.VA. – Join us for some tricks, treats and a screening of the movie, Casper during...
Kick Off Your Weekend with Halloween Family Fun!Riley Carpenter October 18, 2024It’s spooky season in Wheeling, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly Halloween events to get your little goblins and ghouls...
A Whimsical Journey to the Christmas Shoppe with Jeremiah FreelandRiley Carpenter October 14, 2024As the leaves turn golden and a crisp chill fills the air, the spirit of the holidays begins to beckon....
Summer Supper Social on the PlazaMelissa Rebholz September 10, 2024Some folks see orange cones, closed streets, massive potholes and never-ending construction when they drive through downtown, but Sarah Lydick...
WEEREAD: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains: An Artist’s Journey by Rosalie HaizlettAnna Cipoletti September 3, 2024About three years ago, a proposal came into my email from my Weelunk editor: would I, a frequent book review...
The Walker Jr. II, a Mysterious MagazineMakayla Carney August 23, 2024“It’s got all kinds of stuff in it. There’s just ridiculously wacky, funny things. There’s raunchy things. There’s some more...
The Wheeling Artisan Center Then and NowMakayla Carney August 22, 2024It was decided by vote. At least partially. By calling the “heritage hotline” in 1995, the public of Wheeling could...
Grow Ohio Valley Offers Community Compost CollectionJustice Hudson August 16, 2024Cara Delaney and Chloe Lefchak of Grow Ohio Valley have collected community kitchen scraps since June. Now that we’re nearing...
From City Hospital to OVMC: Generations of CareTaylor Abbott August 7, 2024Picture yourself walking through the heart of any city. What catches your eye? It’s not just the towering buildings or...
Warwood Farmers Market Celebrates Opportunities, Affordable Fresh Produce, and Community SpiritProvided July 31, 2024On July 23, the Warwood Farmers Market will celebrate the mini-grant award from the WV Farmers Market Association with a...
Wheeling Area EventsWeelunk Staff July 25, 2024Looking for something to do? Find out what's happening this week in the Wheeling area!
