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Red Alert RESTART to light up Dayton venues
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.
Oregon District to expand outdoor seating on weekends
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020.
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Fall Classes now Enrolling
Rosewood Arts Centre offers a wide range of art classes this fall to keep your whole family engaged creatively! Learn more about our safety guidelines and class offering at playkettering.org
Free Wi-Fi has arrived in the Oregon District
Free public Wi-Fi has arrived in Dayton's Oregon District, courtesy of Cincinnati Bell.
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!
Dayton Art Institute Launches Virtual Oktoberfest
Museum offers exclusive, limited-edition mug, pin, t-shirts and invitation to virtual event.
Coronavirus: List of festivals canceled or postponed
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
2020 Hometown EXPO That Spring Thing is cancelled
It is with a heavy heart that the 2020 EXPO Committee and Springboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2020 Hometown EXPO.
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
ADOPT DUCKS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
United Rehabilitation Services kicks off duck adoptions ahead of the 17th Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony at Dixie Drive-In Friday September 18.
Dayton Radio Icons - DJs from the past
While their careers in radio have past, the voices of several former Dayton disc-jockeys remain in the minds of their many fans.
Governor DeWine Issues Mandatory Mask Order
Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m., Ohio will have a statewide mask mandate.
Five Rivers MetroParks launches new mobile app
New resource is a mobile field guide to Five Rivers MetroParks' parks and trails.
SunWatch Indian Village Presents the First Annual Knap-In
On Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, SunWatch Indian Village invites the public to the first annual Knap-In.
Bike Miami Valley and Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning earn National Recognition
Bike Miami Valley and Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning earn National Recognition as Bicycle Friendly Businesses by the League of American Bicyclists.
Art in the City moving online for 2020
Visual, Performing Arts Showcased in Virtual DP&L Summer in the City Event
Pop-up COVID-19 testing offered in Dayton, Trotwood, Huber Heights
Free walk-up testing, no appointment needed, no doctor recommendation needed. Protect your family, friends, coworkers from potentially getting the virus.
Quackers has some egg-citing news!
The URS Rubber Duck Regatta will pivot to a Virtual Rubber Duck Regatta at the Dixie Twin Drive-In, followed by a family-friendly movie.
