City News
Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park Closing for Season on Dec. 4
Published on December 01, 2022
The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at the Tunnel Green Recreation Complex in East Wheeling will close for the season on Sunday, Dec. 4 and will re-open …
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Sponsors a Special Holiday Revue with Bridge + Tunnel Collective
Published on December 01, 2022
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission announced today that it will sponsor a “A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas” musical revue at Towngate Theatre…
City of Wheeling Hosting "Paws with Claus" - Take a Photo of Your Pet with Santa
Published on November 29, 2022
Jolly Old St. Nick will make a return to Wheeling from the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 3 for "Paws with Claus" at the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at…
OVRTA Providing Free Downtown Bus Route on Small Business Saturday
Published on November 22, 2022
City officials are encouraging patrons to shop the many Wheeling retail outlets this Small Business Saturday and the Ohio Valley Regional Transportat…
City of Wheeling Once Again Bringing Ice Skating to the Plaza on Market
Published on November 21, 2022
Although Winter on the Plaza and the Fantasy in Lights parade are behind us, the festivities will continue in Downtown Wheeling this weekend with ice…
Traffic/Road Closure Information for Friday’s Fantasy in Lights Parade
Published on November 16, 2022
The Wheeling Police Department will close the following roads in the Center Wheeling/downtown area on Friday, November 18, 2022, for the annual Fanta…
City of Wheeling Launching Holiday Season with Winter on the Plaza
Published on November 04, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 16! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on the Plaza, the City’s holiday tree lighting ce…
Demolition at Edgington Lane Park to Begin Wednesday
Published on November 01, 2022
Demolition at the Edgington Lane Park in the City’s Woodsdale neighborhood is slated to begin Wednesday, Nov. 2 in preparation for the playground rev…
City of Wheeling Makes Contribution to J.B. Chambers All-Inclusive Playground Project
Published on October 26, 2022
The City of Wheeling has made a $10,000 contribution to the Wheeling YMCA’s J.B. Chambers All-Inclusive Playground project. City officials joined YMC…
WVU Medicine to Build New Regional Cancer Center in Center Wheeling
Published on October 21, 2022
*EDITOR'S NOTE - This press release was written and distributed by WVU Medicine.Residents of Wheeling, the Northern Panhandle, and the West Virginia-…
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Announces Pop-Up Art Exhibit at WesBanco Arena
Published on October 19, 2022
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has partnered with WesBanco Arena to display temporary murals that were created by several talented artists…
City of Wheeling Hosting Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree and Screening of Hocus Pocus
Published on October 14, 2022
Join in some Halloween fun as the City of Wheeling is hosting a Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree followed by a screening of Hocus Pocus. The event is slated …
Several Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced in Coming Week
Published on October 14, 2022
Several streets and alleys in the City of Wheeling will be milled and resurfaced in the coming week. As a result, there will be no parking on the res…
City of Wheeling Revising Deadline for Homeowner-Occupied Repair Assistance Program Applications
Published on October 12, 2022
Due to an overwhelming response from residents, the City of Wheeling is revising the deadline for the Homeowner Repair Assistance Program application…
Opening of Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park at Wheeling Park Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting
Published on October 06, 2022
Officials from the City of Wheeling and the Wheeling Park Commission joined representatives from the Fitzsimmons Foundation Thursday morning to celeb…
City of Wheeling Launching Homeowner Repair Assistance Program
Published on October 04, 2022
The City of Wheeling is now offering a Homeowner-Occupied Repair Assistance Program that will provide a one-time financial grant of up to $5,000 to a…
Fall Outreach Festival to Provide Resources for Homeless Population
Published on October 03, 2022
The City of Wheeling, in conjunction with many area social service agencies, will host a Fall Festival for members of the homeless population from 10…
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority Welcomes New Executive Director
Published on September 20, 2022
Robert Herron, board chair of the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority, has announced Wheeling resident Kelly Tucker as the new execut…
Wheeling Public Safety Provides Traffic Rules and Safety Information on New Motorized Scooters
Published on September 19, 2022
The City of Wheeling recently introduced Bird scooters to its transportation routes and Wheeling Police are reminding travelers of some important t…
Sewer Improvement Project Impacting Traffic Patterns
Published on September 12, 2022
Beginning this week, work on Forest Road sewer line improvements will impact traffic patterns.James White Construction, on behalf of the City of Whee…
