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Greater Dayton Wins Bid To Host WGI World Championships Through 2024

Greater Dayton Wins Bid To Host WGI World Championships Through 2024

WGI has hosted 32 out of their 41 World Championships in Dayton. The event brings nearly 60,000 visitors to our area generating an estimated economic impact of $20 million.

Local Student Selected to Participate in National Leadership Program

Local Student Selected to Participate in National Leadership Program

Jordan Zahora is one of only 40 students to be accepted into the Economics for Leaders program at Brown University, Providence, RI.

Concert for Literacy at the Fraze benefits Project READ

Concert for Literacy at the Fraze benefits Project READ

14th Annual Concert for Literacy - Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd at the Fraze Pavilion August 16.

The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2018

The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2018

Temperatures soared into the 90's at the 8th Kickin Chicken Wingfest at Fraze Pavilion. After a 4 year streak, find out who "upset" Pies & Pints for "Best Wing".

Adopt an adult cat for free at SICSA

Adopt an adult cat for free at SICSA

Meet the Real Housecats of SICSA! Special adoption event starting today.

Dayton named Best Paddling Town by Canoe & Kayak

Dayton named Best Paddling Town by Canoe & Kayak

Dayton has been named one of the best paddling towns in the nation by Canoe & Kayak magazine.

2018 ArtFest Last Call for Artists

2018 ArtFest Last Call for Artists

Artists may submit their fine arts and crafts for jurying into the 3rd Annual Artfest of the Miami Valley through midnight June 30, 2018.

10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton

10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton

Dayton area families know that there is no shortage of parks and playgrounds in the Miami Valley but sometimes you need a new one to check out and take the kids to.

"Libraries Rock" is more than just the slogan this summer

Free, live concerts for kids and teens this summer at the Dayton Metro Library.

SICSA one of America's Top Charities

SICSA one of America's Top Charities

SICSA Pet Adoption Center scores national shout-out from independent charity watchdog Charity Navigator.

Memories of Blue Jacket Drama

Memories of Blue Jacket Drama

Greene County Parks plan to reopen Caesar Ford Park, home to the former Blue Jacket Amphitheater.

30+ Things to do with Kids this Summer $10 or less

30+ Things to do with Kids this Summer $10 or less

Summer break doesn't have to be expensive. Here are dozens of budget-friendly family things to do that the kids will love!

You've Got Potential!

You've Got Potential!

Watch Mister C's Potential and Kinetic Energy Chain Reaction video to learn more about kinetic and potential energy.

Pond -er this! with Mister C

Pond -er this! with Mister C

Watch Mister C's My Pond video and learn about a much smaller ecosystem that you are familiar with, a pond.

Mister C - Science is lit!

Mister C - Science is lit!

SAFETY STOP! Today's experiment should only be done with adult supervision! Always use caution when working with flames!

Celebrate Earth Day and help save the Earth

Celebrate Earth Day and help save the Earth

April 22 is Earth Day! Join Mister C in celebrating by watching his video, Save the Earth! There are many things that kids can do to help improve our planet.

Summer Camps at CJ

Summer Camps at CJ

Your child or grandchild can get in the game and max the brain this summer through the wide variety of summer camps at Chaminade Julienne High School.

Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!

Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!

Sounds are made from vibrations, and all sounds have this origin! That's right! No vibrations equals no sound!

Mister C's Spectacular Slime

Mister C's Spectacular Slime

Slime is an extra fun and extra messy way to explore the concept of viscosity! Slime allows us to observe the scientific idea of viscosity.

The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before

The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before

April 11-22 - The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before.

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