News in Dayton Ohio
News in 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?
Made in Dayton: Spirits
Aaron Lee opened Buckeye Distillery in Tipp City nearly 3 years ago. Buckeye currently produces three artisan crafted 100% natural juice flavors: cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. I had the opportunity to taste all three...
When Dreams Can Come True
For over 30 years, children fighting life-threatening illness in Ohio and beyond have seen their dreams come true thanks to the kindness of strangers, and A Special Wish Foundation.
McAfee Foundation - Caring for the Next Generation
For children growing up with asthma or other respiratory illness, the danger of an attack could come at any moment. For families without the means to cover the cost of their care, this means an ever-present worry of when the next emergency could come. One local entrepreneur's passion is to see those fears alleviated.
How You Can Help Families in Need with Hannah's Treasure Chest
What began as a mother giving away extra children's items out of the trunk of her car has transformed into a massive Dayton operation, gifting hundreds of thousands of items to area families who are in need - but the need is greater than ever this holiday season.
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!
Food for Friends Drive Kicks Off Nov 14
Between the food drives, the holiday charities and the bell ringers guarding red cans outside the local grocery store, it's hard not to see charity at work in Dayton around the holidays. But well over 100,000 people in this area are suffering from hunger year-round. For them, the kindness of strangers provides a security unmatched.
Roost Modern Italian
Italy is a dynamic place with constantly evolving tastes. The best place in Dayton to find truly modern Italian food is Roost Modern Italian in the Oregon District.
