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How to celebrate Virtual Bike Month in Dayton
Explore the region's bike trails, play games, win prizes during Metroparks' Virtual Bike Month!
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School enrollment opens
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School Announces Openings for Families Seeking 9-12 Special Education
Kings Island new protocols: No masks required outside
Masks will no longer be required while outside at Kings Island, though face coverings will still be required indoors.
Ingenuity soars above Mars holding piece of Wright brothers' first airplane
Almost 173 million miles away from Earth, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took flight over Mars this morning, holding a small piece of fabric from the wing of the 1903 Wright Flyer.
Greater Dayton Recreation Center closed until May 3
Greater Dayton Recreation Center, 2021 W Third St., is closed until May 3 following two employees positive COVID-19 test on Friday, Apr.16
American Airlines to fly seasonal Dayton-Orlando non-stop
American Airlines to launch new, seasonal nonstop from Dayton International Airport to Orlando International Airport.
HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entry
Rosewood announces a call to artists living in Ohio and surrounding states to participate in the 15th annual HWD – the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture.
Local dealership donates new DARE vehicle to Xenia Police Division
There's a new member to the Xenia Police Division's fleet, and it's turning heads all over town.
Downtown Dollars e-gift card Spring sale starting April 9
Starting Friday, April 9, buy $50 in Downtown Dollars, get a $25 bonus card FREE.
Dayton Metro Library accepting entries for poetry contest
Celebrating National Poetry Month: DAYTON METRO LIBRARY POETRY CONTEST NOW OPEN
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022
HAMILTON and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2021-2022 Premier Health Broadway Series.
MetroParks celebrates Earth Day with a safe alternative to Adopt-a-Park
Adopt-a-Park service kits allow families to volunteer safely and on their own time.
2021 Troy Strawberry Festival cancelled
The 2021 Troy Strawberry Festival has been canceled due to concerns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The View Call for Entry
Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 27th annual The View through May 6, 2021. The exhibit runs from June 1 through July 30, 2021.
Dayton Metro Library Resumes Monday Hours
Effective Monday, April 5, Dayton Metro Library resumes Monday operating hours. Hours at all DML locations will be: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; closed Sunday.
A piece of the Wright brothers' first airplane is set to fly on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity Martian helicopter holds a small piece of fabric from the wing of the 1903 Wright Flyer, which was donated to the agency by Carillon Historical Park.
Five Rivers MetroParks announces reopening plans
MetroParks to reopen visitor centers, tree tower, resume summer fitness classes and more.
Mayor Nan Whaley reacts to the Colorado mass shooting
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley has issued a statement in response to the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.
Pop, Fizz, Clink! virtual tasting event at the Dayton Art Institute
The exclusive online party to benefit the Dayton Art Institute will include music, beer and wine tasting presentations, and many other surprises.
Local chef competing for World's Favorite Chef
A competition to name the world's Favorite Chef is featuring one of the Dayton area's finest.
