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Don Brown and the MDA Labor Day Telethon

Don Brown and the MDA Labor Day Telethon

The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon in Dayton was hosted by Don Brown for 18 years.

10 Questions with news anchor & Hometown girl….Megan O' Rourke

10 Questions with news anchor & Hometown girl….Megan O' Rourke

A familiar face to Dayton television viewers, Megan O'Rourke started broadcasting news in the Miami Valley over 10 years ago.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montgomery County Fairgrounds

The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Event Center.

Review: The Little Mermaid

Review: The Little Mermaid

The closest I'll probably ever come to going scuba diving is seeing Disney's The Little Mermaid, which is truly an adventure ‘under the sea.'

Levitt Pavilion Dayton to host 50 FREE concerts in 2018

Levitt Pavilion Dayton to host 50 FREE concerts in 2018

$5 million goal has been reached, construction begins on Levitt Pavilion Dayton in September.

Chappelle talks to Colbert, compares Yellow Springs to The Simpsons

Chappelle talks to Colbert, compares Yellow Springs to The Simpsons

Dave Chappelle talks to Colbert about his appearance at a Town Hall meeting in Yellow Springs.

Strangled Darlings at South Park Tavern

Strangled Darlings at South Park Tavern

Strangled Darlings is a duo whose lyric driven music is backed up by George on a mandolin and Jess on custom tenor bass & foot drums.

Shon Walters: Featured Artist for 2017 ArtFest of Miami Valley

Shon Walters: Featured Artist for 2017 ArtFest of Miami Valley

Shon Walters is Dayton resident and a lifelong wood artist who creates in his Wayne Ave studio, as well as for Stivers School for the Arts.

Top 5 Tastes for Dayton Summer Restaurant Week

Top 5 Tastes for Dayton Summer Restaurant Week

Dayton Summer Restaurant Week starts Sunday July 23 runs through July 30. You'll find a complete listing of participating restaurants and menus on Dayton Local.

5 dishes you've got to try this Summer Restaurant Week

5 dishes you've got to try this Summer Restaurant Week

Here are five things you've got to try that you won't forget.

Behind the Scenes: The Little Mermaid

Behind the Scenes: The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is at the Schuster Center August 8 -13. Mike Woody goes behind the scenes with Melvin Abston, who plays Sebastian.

Wingfest Names Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2017

Wingfest Names Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2017

We could not possibly have had better weather for the 7th Annual Kickin Chicken Wingfest. Another record breaking year and a couple "Best" upsets this year.

Former Dayton TV anchor writes mystery novels

Former Dayton TV anchor writes mystery novels

Though Libby Kirsch no longer appears on television, her career as a news anchor lives on through a character she created as a novelist.

FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert

FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert

2017 Levitt National Tour, The Suffers will play a FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert this summer!

Take a trip down memory lane with Family Ties

Take a trip down memory lane with Family Ties

Family Ties will satisfy those who hold a special place in their heart for the Keaton's.

2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series

2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series

The 2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series at the historic Victoria Theatre.

Family-friendly events at RiverScape MetroPark this June

Family-friendly events at RiverScape MetroPark this June

Five Rivers MetroParks hosts RiverScape Summer Music Series, fitness opportunities and more.

Internet sensation Alexandra Kay at Wings Sports Bar & Grille

Internet sensation Alexandra Kay at Wings Sports Bar & Grille

A rising star of country music, Alexandra Kay is performing at Wings Sports Bar and Grill Saturday, May 27.

Memorial Day means even more fun in MetroParks

Memorial Day means even more fun in MetroParks

5 fun, family-friendly activities that start on or just after Memorial Day

Kinky Boots at The Schuster

Kinky Boots at The Schuster

KINKY BOOTS - Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit!

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