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The story behind Frankenstein's Castle at Hills & Dales
Closed in 1967, mysterious tales about the tower at Hills & Dales still persist, but what is the real story?
Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving
The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving! No artistic skills? No problem!
First Friday: October - Festive Fall Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 4 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Five Rivers MetroParks issues ban on open burning due to dry, unfavorable conditions
Five Rivers MetroParks is following guidance from the State of Ohio by following a Ban on Open Burning issued for multiple counties in Ohio, including Montgomery County.
Bike Ride for Visibility - we need bike lanes on 3rd
Group Bike Ride to bring visibility/awareness for the need of a bike lane on 3rd- and pop up block party!
New Americans Welcomed at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton
Congratulations and WELCOME to the 48 Naturalized Citizens representing 21 countries who took the Oath of Citizenship in Dayton this morning.
Update: No Alligator Found in Beavercreek Park
False Alarm? No Gator found at Dominick Lofino Park in Beavercreek after ODNR investigation concludes "no alligator in the pond".
Preble County Pork Festival
The Preble County Pork festival is packed with things to do and see, and the food is always out-of-sight awesome!
Dayton Live Launches Campaign to Secure the Future of the Arts
Dayton Live, the region's leading arts organization, has launched a new campaign, "Spotlight on the Future Capital," aimed at raising $25 million to ensure the continued success of its world-class performing arts venues.
21st Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
Get ready for a splash of fun at the Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta! Adopt your ducks to support local kids & adults with disabilities and have a QUACKTASTIC time!
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2024 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
First Friday: September - Back to School Edition
Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school, so it’s time to send summer off in a big way. Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun!
First Ever Tunes Tour Beer Crawl
Come dressed for the occasion and ready to dance! Downtown Tipp City Partnership presents Tunes Tour Beer Crawl: A Musical Journey Through Historic Downtown Tipp City September 14, 2024.
Enroll for Kettering Children’s Theatre Fall 2024 Production
Fall 2024 Production of The Magical Lamp of Aladdin. Registration deadline for fall production is September 3.
Wiley's Comedy Club in downtown Dayton to close its doors after over 40 years
A staple of the Dayton entertainment scene for over four decades, Wiley’s Comedy Club has announced it is closing. The club will host its final show on September 7, 2024.
Val's Bakery: From Local Gem to Viral Sensation
Dayton's Val's Bakery becomes an overnight sensation, thanks to a viral social media post. Owner Paige Woodie asks the community for patience as the small bakery in downtown Dayton navigates the increased demand.
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2024 - what to know
Ohio’s sales tax holiday runs from midnight Tuesday this week through Thursday, Aug 8, and includes restaurants for the first time
2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power
Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.
Signatures certified: Ohio anti-gerrymandering amendment on its way to November ballot
A proposed anti-gerrymandering amendment in Ohio that would remove politicians from the redistricting process in favor of a citizens commission has gathered enough signatures to proceed to voters on the November ballot.
