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Dayton Dragons Shine in Gem City

Dayton Dragons Shine in Gem City

Entering the team's 14th season in Dayton, the Dragons baseball franchise has been nothing but a major success; the team has the longest sellout streak in professional sports, as of today 955 and counting.

Family Fun @ Scene 75

Family Fun @ Scene 75

Scene 75 is the best indoor entertainment center I have ever visited. They offer an incredible number of activities for the whole family to have fun - and it's right here in Dayton!

How safe is that public Wi-Fi?

How safe is that public Wi-Fi?

Everyday millions of us tap into a public network at a coffee shop, a hotel, or some other public location. We never really think twice about whether or not that network is really safe and secure. And then, something goes wrong.

Family Fun on the Farm

Family Fun on the Farm

Like most families, when the weather finally breaks, you start looking for the most fun and most affordable ways to spend your time together outdoors. My family recently took a trip to Young's Jersey Dairy.

More than baseball back with Dragons home opener

More than baseball back with Dragons home opener

Spring has finally arrived and as the sun comes out to play, so too will the Dayton's own professional baseball franchise, the Dayton Dragons.

The New Old Fashioned

The New Old Fashioned

What began as a group of school friends has become a new voice in the Dayton music scene. Today, The New Old Fashioned has taken is form of American Rock to the vinyl with a simple message: be Ohio proud.

A Not So Traditional Tradition: The 6th Annual Blue Beer Day at Milano's!

A Not So Traditional Tradition: The 6th Annual Blue Beer Day at Milano's!

With St. Paddy's day getting closer, and kegs of green beer are being prepared to start flowing through the city of Dayton, there is one local establishment that is preparing for festivities that may not seem to be the most common of celebrations.

Muse Machine: Connecting Students & The Arts

Muse Machine: Connecting Students & The Arts

For many Dayton students, exposure to the arts during middle school and high school years is hard to come by. Tickets can be expensive, and show times can be hard to catch on a busy schedule. In Dayton, though, we have a popular organization to thank for many of these experiences: Muse Machine.

See the Future of the Auto Industry at the Dayton Auto Show

See the Future of the Auto Industry at the Dayton Auto Show

Cars from dozens of brands will congregate at the Dayton Convention Center February 21 through 24 . The auto show will be chance to see cars of all kinds - whether you're a diehard enthusiast or you're on the market for a new set of wheels.

A Very Grand Opening at Raise Your Brush

A Very Grand Opening at Raise Your Brush

Have a fun, social, and creative experience at Raise Your Brush!

Six Ways to Enjoy the Winter Outdoors in Dayton

Six Ways to Enjoy the Winter Outdoors in Dayton

I'm sure by now, most of us have a serious case of cabin fever and would like nothing more than for Spring to arrive. But why wait for Spring to get outside? There's plenty of things to do around Dayton despite the weather! Here's a few ideas that will get you out of the house and enjoying some of that fresh air!

The Black Box Improv Theater

The Black Box Improv Theater

Thanks to Justin Howard, Dayton has its own improvisational theater. If you're not familiar with improvisational theater, it's a form of theater where most or all of what is performed is created at the moment it is performed, with little or no pre-planning.

Win A Movie Experience To Rave About!

Win A Movie Experience To Rave About!

You'll find the only all digital IMAX theater in the Dayton area at The Greene in Beavercreek. Now, Dayton Local offer you the chance to win 2 free tickets to see the movie of your choice - in time for this weekend!

Experience Slacklining at The Midwest Outdoor Experience

Experience Slacklining at The Midwest Outdoor Experience

As Daytonians come out in droves to see and try a myriad of new outdoor activities, they'll also get a chance to see world-class competition in one of the more unusual pastimes.

The Ohio Renaissance Festival

The Ohio Renaissance Festival

The Ohio Renaissance Festival may be a tribute to Elizabethan era England, but organizers say the food festivalgoers may try in the 16th century replica village has roots firmly planted locally.

54th Annual Tipp City Mum Festival

54th Annual Tipp City Mum Festival

Every year for 54 years, Tipp City hosts a festival honoring the beautiful chrysanthemum. This year, Tipp City is honoring the festival's mid-century roots with the theme Vintage Mums…Long Live the 50s.

What's Poppin' Inside the Dayton Philharmonic?

What's Poppin' Inside the Dayton Philharmonic?

Imagine for a moment what life would be like without music. It's a strange thought, wouldn't you agree? It seems that music is a universal language, and Neal Gittleman, conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra would agree. Some of you reading this might think you have this orchestra all hammered out, and that all you get is classical music, right? What if I told you that you were wrong?

Tickets On Sale at the Victoria

Tickets On Sale at the Victoria

The Victoria Theatre delights Dayton audiences of all ages each year as it presents more than 300 performances. Tomorrow morning, August 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. you'll have the chance to purchase single tickets during the On Sale Event at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office in the Schuster Center.

Wir sehen uns beim Germanfest 2012!

Wir sehen uns beim Germanfest 2012!

Imagine that you drive by the Carillon Park, and you see people eating, drinking, and being merry. That would be the Germanfest folks, because that is what they do best! So let me give you a bit of Germanfest history, and WHY you should be there!

The Fraze is Pulling Out All The Corks

The Fraze is Pulling Out All The Corks

Even the most seasoned wine connoisseur has to agree that opening that menu of whites and reds for the first time was an intimidating experience. Wine activities conjure up thoughts of highbrow tastings and top-notch eateries. Fortunately, Dayton officials have the perfect idea to make the fair spirit less daunting.

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