31 Acts, 25 States: Heritage Music BluesFest Returns as Wheeling’s Biggest Music Festival Ever Under Waterfront Hall
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Sponsors a Special Holiday Revue with Bridge + Tunnel CollectiveProvided December 12, 2022The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission announced today that it will sponsor a “A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas” musical...
This Man is Making Plaster Restoration Accessible to Historic HomeownersHaley Steed December 9, 2022Maybe you don’t know Sarel, but if you’ve been to the Capitol Theatre, the First State Capitol Building, the Scottish...
Restore Yoga+Wellness to Offer Donation-Based Class to Benefit the Friendlier City ProjectEllen Brafford McCroskey December 7, 2022Restore Yoga + Wellness will offer a donation-based yoga class to benefit The Friendlier City Project on Sunday, December 18...
Building Stabilization to Begin on 1400 Block of Market StreetAlex Panas December 6, 2022Driving through Downtown Wheeling, it’s easy to get distracted by all of the traffic cones and construction and forget what...
This Defunct Newspaper Column Will Inspire Your Holiday BakingKate Wietor December 6, 2022Let’s go back, way back. Before food blogs, Pinterest boards, and having infinite knowledge at our fingertips at all times....
$375,000 Will Soon Be Invested Into These Four Historic Preservation ProjectsAlex Panas December 3, 2022Four historic preservation projects in Wheeling are about to get a boost through the “Wheeling Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program” from...
These Three Wheeling Women Are The Definition of Intergenerational CreativityMolly Sovich December 2, 2022Wheeling has long been known as an industrious city thanks to the people who have had the creative vision to...
Friendlier City Project Celebrates Community at Inaugural “Queer Thanksgiving”Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 30, 2022Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people. After all, what’s not to love about family and friends gathered together...
Wheeling Lightningbirds Inspire All Of Us To Try Something NewLindsay Ammirante November 29, 2022Growing up in Wheeling allows for some pretty special core memories. From your trips through the Oglebay Festival Lights to...
WEEREAD – Making Our Future: Visionary Folklore & Everyday Culture in AppalachiaAnna Cipoletti November 28, 2022In Making Our Future: Visionary Folklore & Everyday Culture in Appalachia, author and state folklorist Emily Hilliard explores West Virginian...
Weelunk’s Ultimate Guide for Shopping SmallAlex Panas November 25, 2022Updated 11/21/2022 With the holiday shopping season upon us, it’s a great time to support locally-owned businesses by shopping small....
Cheers to Vue 42 – Wheeling’s Newest Cocktail Bar!Ellery McGregor November 23, 2022Vue 42, Centre Market’s new cocktail bar, wants to know: Is it cocktail hour yet? After nearly four months of...
This Thanksgiving, Have The Conversation of a LifetimeAlex Panas November 23, 2022As a platform dedicated to telling Wheeling’s story, the team here at Weelunk is familiar with what it takes to...
Small Business Saturday Returns to Wheeling Nov. 26Alex Panas November 22, 2022Want to make a positive impact on our local economy? Shop small this Saturday! Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has...
Local Photographer Shares Her Tips For Getting The Perfect Family PhotoRiley Carpenter November 21, 2022With the holidays right around the corner, you might be wondering if the kids or your spouse will cooperate for...
Wheeling Chef Shares Her Secret For Making The Best Pumpkin PieMelissa Rebholz November 18, 2022What’s the secret to making the best pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? The answer might surprise you…it’s butternut squash! Why? Not...
Santa is Coming to Town Tonight at Wheeling’s Winter on the PlazaHaley Steed November 16, 2022While no one is quite sure how the holiday season got here so fast, it is undeniably upon us. Yuletide...
The Friendlier City Project Presents: A Queer Thanksgiving!Ellen Brafford McCroskey November 14, 2022The Friendlier City Project is hosting its first Queer Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at...
These Popular Toys Were Made Right Here in Glen Dale, W.Va.Candace Nelson November 11, 2022If you’ve ever pedaled around your neighborhood on a red, yellow and blue plastic Big Wheel, you know the joy...
Students Invited to Participate in Annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art ExhibitionProvided November 7, 2022Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History invite all West...
Two Popular Chefs Compete for a Good Cause at Nail City Chefs FundraiserEllery McGregor November 7, 2022An exciting event that we are looking forward to this month is the inaugural “Nail City Chefs: Battle of the...
DiCarlo’s Pizza: A Cultural IconJeremy Morris November 4, 2022Originally published July 22, 2019 There are only two kinds of pizza, good pizza and very good pizza. — Peter...
5 Haunted Ohio Valley Locations To Explore on Your Next Ghost HuntKaden Bednarek October 31, 2022The Ohio Valley has many haunted locations for those who are interested in exploring the unknown. In fact, many paranormal...
Wheeling Haunts Season Finale: Halloween ExtravaganzaWheeling Heritage Media October 31, 2022Happy Halloween! Are you ready for some spooky tricks and treats? This week, Cassie and Alex are closing out the...
Myth or Legend? The Haunting of Tunnel Green Lives OnCassie Bendel October 28, 2022Originally published Oct. 23, 2020. Ask anyone from Wheeling about Tunnel Green and the first thing you’ll hear is “it’s...
This Wheeling Costume Shop Has Something For EveryoneAlex Panas October 26, 2022Originally published Oct. 26, 2021 Are you still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Well, you’re in luck! Stages in...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Four: Eerie East WheelingWheeling Heritage Media October 24, 2022Are you ready for another episode of Wheeling Haunts? This week, Cassie and Alex stick around in East Wheeling to...
Grow Ohio Valley Invites You To Their Annual Harvest FestivalAlex Walton October 21, 2022Grow Ohio Valley is thrilled to host its 5th annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 a.m. to...
This Local Trainer Wants You to Get Fit and Be Festive This SeasonAllison Hickey October 21, 2022For us adults, Halloween often brings to mind toasting a festive pumpkin beer with friends, sneaking candy from the kids’...
New Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming to WesBanco ArenaProvided October 19, 2022The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several...
The Time an Eccentric Art Collector Visited Sears Roebuck & Co. in WheelingKate Wietor October 18, 2022When was the last time you had an opportunity to purchase artwork? Living in Wheeling, it’s a pretty easy thing...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Three: Music at the McLainWheeling Heritage Media October 17, 2022If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it...
This Local Farmer Transformed His Homestead Into a Fall DestinationJessica Broverman October 14, 2022Prepare to celebrate the Autumn season surrounded by sunflowers, berries, and ghouls! Fourth-generation farmer Eric Freeland has opened his acreage...
Want to Help Make Wheeling More Dog-Friendly? Here’s How!Wheeling Heritage Staff October 12, 2022Wheeling Heritage invites the community to attend ‘The Dog-Friendly Wheeling Workshop’ to learn how being a pet-friendly Downtown can be...
YWCA and WVNCC Host Human Library Event To Build Community ConnectionsProvided October 11, 2022YWCA Wheeling and West Virginia Northern Community College believe in the art of communication and genuine connection and have developed...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Two: Fulton FrightsWheeling Heritage Media October 10, 2022If you haven’t listened to episode one of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it...
Want to Charge Your Electric Vehicle in Wheeling? Here’s Where You Can Go.Alex Walton October 7, 2022As cities throughout the United States look toward revitalization in the future, the City of Wheeling and its surrounding areas...
Carve a Wheeling-Themed PumpkinAlex Panas October 4, 2022The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp chill in the air – which means that Halloween is right around...
Wheeling Haunts Episode One: Haunting on the IslandWheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2022Are you ready for some spooky history? Weelunk and Wheeling Heritage Media are proud to present the first episode of...
QUIZ: What Fall Drink Should You Try This Weekend?Wheeling Heritage Media October 1, 2022It’s officially Fall, so bring on the changing leaves, cozy sweaters and tasty drinks from your favorite local coffee shop. Take this quiz to help decide which drink you should try this weekend!
The Pine Room Podcast Wins Show of HandsProvided September 30, 2022After four local business made their pitches, The Pine Room Podcast secured the most votes making them the latest winner...
Q and A: Denny Magruder, General Manager of Wesbanco ArenaSteve Novotney September 30, 2022Originally published November 23, 2014 Sammy Hagar played Wheeling in the early 1980s. So did Sha Na Na. Kansas, .38...
How a Wheeling Company Became One of the Country’s Largest Pharmaceutical GiantsEmma Wiley September 28, 2022Originally published July 19, 2021 Taking a first pass through Wheeling’s history, you would certainly notice the prevalence of industries...
Show of Hands Returns Sept. 28; Who Will Win?Wheeling Heritage Media September 26, 2022Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands returns this week with a fresh lineup of local businesses. The community-supported crowd-funding event will...
Bowling Meets Golf This Weekend in WheelingKaden Bednarek September 23, 2022What do bowling, golf, and winding country roads have in common? The answer is Irish Road Bowling, and this beloved...
Centre Market’s New Manager Has Big Plans For Its FutureJessica Broverman September 21, 2022This year has offered nothing but growth and positive change throughout Wheeling. From the new construction of downtown housing complexes,...
Grammy-Nominated Artist to Play Concert at Clientele Art Studio This WeekendProvided September 20, 2022The David Mayfield Parade, a dynamic combination of music and comedy, will perform live at Clientele Art Studio this weekend....
Library Announces New Program Focusing on Civic Empathy Through HistorySeán Duffy September 20, 2022The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, WV is pleased to announce the recent installation of an extremely important new...
Help Bring More Free, Live Music to Wheeling!Wheeling Heritage Staff September 20, 2022Wheeling Heritage is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Wheeling starting in 2023. Supported...
Fuel Up With Food From These Local Food TrucksJennifer Materkoski September 16, 2022What’s not to love about a food truck? From the fun of getting something out of the ordinary to the...
