Allegheny Restoration and Builders of Morgantown practices deep preservation in West Virginia and on the national stage. Before machines made windows, carpenters did. They shaped horizontal wooden pieces, called rails, to fit perfectly into vertical stiles. They cut rabbets all around where the panes would seat. They fashioned delicate muntins to stand between the panes, and they snugged everything together…
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A Grafton business owner draws on his roots. As a child, Alex Reneman spent every Memorial Day dressed in white. Like many other kids who grew up in Grafton, he would carry flowers and flags through the streets during the town’s annual parade. But it was the final part of the days’ activities Alex remembers most: walking out onto the…
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Do you have that Wheeling feeling? Wheeling is one of West Virginia’s most historic towns but it is humming with new energy. That’s especially true in the local dining scene. From new and trendy to time-tested traditions, you’ll not leave Wheeling hungry. Centre Market District This historic district is hopping with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and a brewery….
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Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined To Meet features tales of romance and adventure from 14 of today’s most popular YA romance writers—including Martinsburg native Jennifer Armentrout. Her story, “The Dictionary of You and Me,” follows a girl named Moss and her budding relationship with a boy who won’t return an overdue library book. Armentrout is the 2017 winner of…
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Jake Dougherty, executive director of Wheeling Heritage, is acknowledged by National Trust for Historic Preservation for his economic revitalization work. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Jake Dougherty, the executive director of Wheeling Heritage, to its inaugural “40 Under 40: People Saving Places” list. Dougherty, the only West Virginian featured on the list, was nominated for his work…
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