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Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups
The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area.
Dayton observes PHDMC Stay at Home Health Advisory
The City of Dayton is joining Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County and the State of Ohio in urging people to stay at home as much as possible for the next 30 days.
Tucker Book Release (100% to animal welfare)
Support animals with the new book, "Tucker Finds His Forever Home." 100% of proceeds go toward animal welfare projects and programs. Autographed copies, singles, & "Rescue Sets" for shelters
#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge
It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.
Woodland Lights canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Alzheimer's Association - Caregiver Promise Garden
Alzheimer's Association will be planting 1,000 yellow promise garden flowers to raise awareness for the 100,000 caregivers in the Miami Valley. Flowers can be personalized for $35 donation.
Dayton Children's opens COVID-19 drive-thru testing
Dayton Children's Hospital has opened three locations for COVID-19 drive-thru testing for children.
2nd Street Market now offering drive-thru pickup
2nd Street Market is now offering a pre-order drive-thru pickup option on Saturdays, allowing customers to support market vendors while keeping safe.
Dayton Metro Library Adds More Curbside Services
In addition to curbside pickup of books and other Library materials , Dayton Metro Library staff will now make copies, send faxes, scan and print for curbside pickup, too.
Family Video Store Liquidation Sale in Huber Heights
Family Video is closing its location in Huber Heights. The store has begun its liquidation - selling movies, games, CBD, store fixtures, and more at a discounted rate.
Review: A Christmas to Remember
‘A Christmas to Remember' is the perfect dose of needed cheer in this trying year, and is just in time for the holidays.
This Halloween will be once in a blue moon
Look out for a spooky full moon lighting up the sky this Halloween weekend.
Mall at Fairfield Commons partners with local artist for new aviation-themed mural
The Mall at Fairfield Commons has partnered with local artist Tiffany Clark to create a vibrant, aviation-themed exterior art mural.
Esther's Li'l Secret Launch Party & Reveal
Esther's Li'l Secret Launch Party & Reveal - Ticketed Event
BEEP, BEEP! Winners of Jeep Raffle Announced
The winners of the outdoor adventure raffle with $30K in prizes have been announced!
La Comedia to reopen with Christmas show
Just in time for the holiday season La Comedia Dinner Theatre is reopening to serve-up a taste of Broadway with an all new original production.
Woodland Lights Holiday Festival to return for Christmas 2020
Woodland Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for families around the Miami Valley announces changes for 2020 season.
Northwest Recreation Center closed until Oct. 26
Dayton's Northwest Recreation Center is closed until Oct. 26 following one employee's positive COVID-19 test.
2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to transform into drive-thru
The 2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to kick off with televised tree lighting and drive-thru parade.
MetroParks introduces Heart Healthy Trails initiative
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched a Heart Healthy Trails initiative to help people improve their physical and mental health outdoors.
