News in Dayton Ohio
News in Dayton
The Dayton International Peace Museum
You hear about it from time to time in this city, but it's not somewhere you'd think to go unless you were entertaining company from out of town. There are 400 museums in this country devoted to war, but only one devoted to peace - and it's right here in Dayton.
Take Steps Toward A Healthier You
Already stumped with that New Year's Resolution to be more active? Wright State University and the Miami Valley Hospital are bringing back a popular program to help Dayton residents get out of that funk - one step at a time.
New Restaurants Surging Into Downtown
There are hundreds of restaurants around Dayton; there's always another eatery just around the corner. Lately, though, I've seen so much more of something I did not expect: new restaurants surging into the downtown area.
How Real Are You?
If you are facing the harsh reality of job loss or underemployment, you may realize that today's job-seeking process requires a unique tactic. With the start of a new year, you may be considering new ways to approach your job search.
Top 10 Reasons to be Proud of Dayton and Optimistic for 2013
I can't believe we're about to celebrate another new year. As a native Daytonian and advocate for my hometown, I hope you'll share my optimism about our forward momentum and bright future.
Linda Vista: Serving Homeless Women and Children in Dayton
It's said that homelessness and poverty are a vicious cycle. That generations of poverty become successively harder to break.
The Door Is Open: One Bistro
When Robert D. Adamson passes by a vacant building, he doesn't see an eyesore. He sees a vision to feed the homeless and underprivledged of Dayton.
Check Your Closet for Clothes That Work
Is there an old suit or dress in your closet that hasn't seen the light of day in years? For someone in Dayton, it could be the key to a new job. Clothes that Work is a local non-profit organization dedicated to giving struggling Dayton residents the keys they need to succeed in job interviews.
CHOICES Inc.: Making Sure No Kids Are Forgotten
As many of us take this season to remember and celebrate the love of our families, it's a way to appreciate all of the things that we have and take for granted. Such a season can be hard for kids in the foster care system as they try to adjust to new lives and new families.
What's Inside Stage Coach Toys?
The holidays are a special time, and it's a time when I think about my grandparents, and what they shared with me as a child. I treasured those times, and I got to relive that today while talking to the amazing Walt Skunda at Stage Coach Toys in Bellbrook.
5 things you should know about The Pine Club
The Pine Club is one of Dayton's greatest treasures, harkening back to a very different time.
Culture Works
From local plays to ballet and music, it continues to wow me just how many arts programs are active around Dayton. Says Martine Collier, President and CEO of Culture Works, her non-profit organization is here to help both performer and audience member in the quest to make Dayton arts great.
Chef Jeff's Culinary Company
There's no time like the holiday season to remind you of how good a home-cooked meal can be. If you're dreading the days until the family holiday feast, the Culinary Company in Centerville may be able to help.
Made In Dayton: Friesinger's Chocolates
I've lived in the Dayton area my entire life and had never tried Friesinger's Chocolates until this fall.
Rue Dumaine: Intimate, Unique, Tasty!
I don't know about you, but I think what makes a great restaurant, is when I can escape into good food, good atmosphere and forget for a few hours the stresses of the day-to-day life. With Rue Dumaine, it does exactly that.
Made in Dayton: Marion's Piazza
Daytonians love the thin crust and ground sausage that separate Marion's from other pizza chains in the area. And Marion's always makes the short list of must have foods for those who return to visit after moving away. Are you interested in shipping Marion's pizza to someone in the continental United States for Christmas?
Made in Dayton: Esther Price Candy
Did you know Esther Price developed her passion for candy making when she learned to make fudge in home economics class? Today, more than 80 years later, the Esther Price tradition of old-fashioned quality is ensured by making all chocolates at a single location on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio.
Made in Dayton: Mikesell's
Mike-sells's potato chips are a Dayton original and share in the city's rich history. Did you know Mike-Sell's ship chips all over the U.S. from their online store. Believe me, this is a gift native Daytonians will treasure!
Made in Dayton: Living Simply Soap
On a snowy day in 2001 Tanya Brown gathered up her shortening, olive oil and lye to make homemade soap. In 2007 she set up a little stand at the local farmer's market in Tipp City, OH. The soaps were a huge hit and business took off from there.
Antojitos Criollos
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you know that Puerto Ricans are more interested than ever before in being added as the 51st state of the union. In an effort to be better acquainted with our potential soon-to-be fellow citizens, I sought out a Puerto Rican restaurant in Dayton - because is there any better way to get to know a culture than to eat their food, right?
