News in Dayton Ohio
News in Dayton
Chappy's Taproom and Grill
If you're looking for a more adventurous beer tasting experience in a restaurant setting with great food, and great entertainment, check out Chappy's Tap Room and Grille in Moraine!
Hallow's Eve Tea at Patterson Homestead
Interested in an historical twist to celebrating Halloween this year? Try the Hallows' Eve Tea at Patterson Homestead the afternoons of October 27 & 28, 2012.
Invaluable Dayton Resource for Victims of Domestic Violence
Since 1985, the Artemis Center has been an invaluable resource for Dayton residents who are victims of domestic violence. As a support center and advocate for those who have nowhere else to turn, the center sees a staggering 5,000 people a year.
The River Run Project Update
As the funding campaign for a new phase of downtown development nears completion, Dayton officials are excited to be close to starting a new attraction in downtown Dayton.
The Trolley Stop
When you make the choice to eat a healthier diet, it can be hard to find bars that can accommodate your requests. Trolley Stop in the Oregon District actually have some pretty healthy stuff on their menu. The beer selection is amazing - and I can't think of a better way to bid farewell to warm weather than a drink or two on the Trolley Stop patio.
Escape To The Tropics
The Tropics opened yesterday at 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. in Kettering. As Dayton's newest nightspot celebrated its opening day, locals flocked out in droves to sample the classy new neighborhood cuisine of experienced Dayton restaurateurs.
B and Me Check Out Fricker's Centerville
My two handsome talented nephews B and Bub accepted my invitation to offer their opinions on local restaurants and entertainment venues in the Greater Dayton area. B worked up quite an appetite during his Saturday morning football game, and was hungry for wings. He selected Fricker's (Centerville).
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 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.
Alzheimer's Support in Dayton & the Miami Valley
Imagine for a moment that you don't know where you are, that you have lost track of time, or you don't know your name. That is hard to grasp right? If you have a beloved parent or other loved one with these symptoms, there is hope, and there is local support available.
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?
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?
Foy's Halloween & Variety Store
Four generations of Foy's have operated Foy's Halloween & Variety Store in Fairborn since 1929. This Halloween if you're in need of costumes, masks, props, party favors, balloons, scars, blood, fangs, nails, swords, daggers, wigs, you name it, they've got it!
Sushi - Your Way
As much as I appreciate the fine art of sushi making, I've always wanted to have more control over what goes in the roll. Often a sushi roll will sound appetizing until maybe the last ingredient, and then I'll have to pick something else entirely rather than modify the contents. Located near the University of Dayton, Fusian rewrites the rules regarding sushi..
Plans for Full Scale Space Shuttle Exhibit Advance
With the arrival of the Space Shuttle Trainer at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the museum will open a whole new world to local kids. The trainer and its exhibits will provide visitors of all ages the opportunity to see what the flight deck and mid-deck sections of the space shuttle orbiter look like and to learn what it is like to launch and live in space.
Happy 2nd Anniversary to OinkADoodleMoo's Kettering Location
Yes, you read it right…and no…it's not on Old McDonald's farm. Headed south out of downtown Dayton Friday afternoon I called my sister and asked her to meet me at OinkADoodleMoo Smoky BBQ on Far Hills in Kettering...
Grilling out DLM Style
As Dayton prepares for Labor Day weekend celebrations, it is bidding goodbye to one of the hottest summers on record. But, says Dorothy Lane Market corporate chef Carrie Walters, the heat hasn't affected the options for delicious grilling over the weekend...
All In Good Taste!
Every summer, the local chamber of commerce gives the chance to sample some of the best of Dayton's cuisine, and this year, it promises to be bigger than ever. Known simply as The Taste, this year's iteration August 30 will bring in the most it has seen in its 25 years.
Operation 1000 Cherry Trees
On July 30th, local dignitaries were joined by the Honorable Kuninari Matsuda, Consul General of Japan, who came down from Detroit, MI to kick off the Operation 1000 Cherry Trees Project. This initiative is intended to be a symbol of lasting friendship between the US and Japan.
awesome YOGURT!
Kettering's newest Frozen Yogurt Place is hoping to reel in locals with some creative deals as it celebrates its grand opening next week. Naomi Fogel, a stay-at-home mom turned owner of Awesome Yogurt, said the new shop at the intersection of Far Hills and Dorothy Lane will have its ribbon cutting ceremony next week.
