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Nominate teachers for OUTstanding Teacher Award
NOMINATE teachers who use nature as a classroom FOR AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD (Photo taken prior to the pandemic and does not reflect current best practices for COVID-19)
JUST IN: Scene75 to reopen December 16
18 months and 19 days after devastating tornadoes forced its closure, Scene75 Entertainment Center in Dayton will reopen its doors bigger, better and stronger.
On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card
Downtown Dollars are redeemable at more than 50 downtown Dayton businesses.
Wanna hear a ghost story? Behind the Scenes with Gary at Dayton Live
Wanna hear a ghost story? We go behind the scenes of the fun, new "Behind the Scenes" videos with Gary Minyard at Dayton Live.
Dayton International Airport reduces parking rates
Dayton International Airport reduces parking rates in short- and long-term lots
Dayton again earns highest possible score on LGBTQ inclusion
Dayton has received the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) of policies and practices.
COMING SOON: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card
Introducing Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card, designed to keep local dollars with our downtown businesses.
Rike's Holiday Windows are online!
We hope this virtual visit as part of "Behind The Scenes With Dayton Live" brings you joy – especially this year!
Giving Tuesday 2020: Unleash your Generosity
#GivingTuesday 2020 is today, December 1 and no matter where your heart lies, there is a worthy non-profit in Dayton that needs you.
937Delivers Successfully Launched In Downtown Dayton
Founded to help local restaurants survive a global pandemic in spite of greatly reduced operating hours and dine-in capacity, local co-op service delivers food from member restaurants.
Rike's Holiday Windows at the Schuster canceled for 2020
Dayton's beloved holiday tradition, the Rike's Holiday Windows will not be on display this year after all.
Dayton International Airport Provides Updates for Holiday Travelers
As Passengers Prepare for Holiday Travel, Dayton International Airport Outlines Changes.
Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled
Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening
Link: Dayton Bike Share Plans for 2021 Expansion
Link is a bike sharing program run by Greater Dayton RTA and Bike Miami Valley. The system currently operates 27 hubs and serves approximately 3,500 users annually.
Dayton Metro Library Closed Additional Days at Thanksgiving
Dayton Metro Library will be closed Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, in addition to Thanksgiving Day.
Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups
The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area.
Dayton observes PHDMC Stay at Home Health Advisory
The City of Dayton is joining Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County and the State of Ohio in urging people to stay at home as much as possible for the next 30 days.
Tucker Book Release (100% to animal welfare)
Support animals with the new book, "Tucker Finds His Forever Home." 100% of proceeds go toward animal welfare projects and programs. Autographed copies, singles, & "Rescue Sets" for shelters
#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge
It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.
Woodland Lights canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
