The Green Book: Navigating Wheeling During Segregation Emma Wiley February 25, 2022 Originally published on Nov. 6, 2020 “Write for Reservations—Moderate Rates.”1 This 1956 listing for lodging at the Wheeling Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Blue Triangle Branch did not just...
YWCA Wheeling Explains Racism as a Public Health Crisis Provided October 7, 2020 Eliminating racism, Empowering women, the YWCA Wheeling has been committed to equity and inclusion for 114 years. Since the death of George Floyd, the YWCA Wheeling has met with local government officials, poli...
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN WHEELING (Part 1): Hidden in Plain Sight Ellen Brafford McCroskey January 13, 2020 Writer’s note: A few months back, I participated in Reality at a Glance (RAAG), a program sponsored by the YWCA. A walking tour designed to educate the public about what crime looks like in real-time, RAAG open...
Ron Scott, Rabbi Lief to Discuss Black/Jewish Relations Phyllis Sigal January 12, 2020 One of Rabbi Joshua Lief’s hopes for Monday’s dialogue with Ron Scott Jr. on the state of Black/Jewish relations in the community and in the nation is an ambitious one, he admits. “I hope people will realize...
YWCA Tribute to Women Honors Notable Women Provided October 14, 2018 The YWCA Wheeling will hold its annual Tribute to Women Awards celebration to honor notable women of the Ohio Valley for their outstanding achievements in the community, at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the YWCA, ...
WVNCC to Host Events for National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Provided October 10, 2018 West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate National Substance Abuse Month with two events that are open to the public on the Wheeling campus. On Monday, Oct. 15, WVNCC will host a screening of t...
YWCA Looking for Tribute to Women Award Nominees Janet Boyle July 29, 2018 YWCA Wheeling is looking for women who make a difference in the Ohio Valley. The organization is calling for people to nominate women for its 2018 Tribute to Women awards, which recognize women who have gene...
Rock the Runway Back for 11th Year Provided May 12, 2018 The Ohio Valley’s renowned caterer Bob Baily from As You Like It will host his charity runway show, Rock the Runway, for the 11th year. This successful event supports a local charity every year and showcases me...
