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Did you know…With over 350 miles of converted rail lines, Dayton is the gateway to the nation's largest paved trail system, offering an unmatched interconnected playground for cyclists and hikers.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
A new tiny-home village could bring 40 affordable homes to Dayton’s community.
Dayton Mall area gets a major makeover plan, with residents invited to share ideas.
Local charities spread holiday magic, delivering toys, beds, and warmth to kids.
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Affordable Homes Coming to Dayton
A local nonprofit is moving forward with plans to build about 40 tiny homes in Dayton as a new kind of supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. The project, called Beacon Place Village, is designed as a small, community-style neighborhood with basic services and stability for residents. If approved, it could become one of the largest tiny-home communities in the region, offering a practical step toward more affordable housing options.
What’s Next for the Dayton Mall Area?
Local leaders have officially kicked off a major update to turn the Dayton Mall area into a walkable, mixed‑use town center. The new master plan will look at better land use, more housing, pedestrian‑friendly retail, and improved transportation around the mall and its 400+ surrounding businesses. Residents, workers, and shoppers are invited to share ideas through a public survey and upcoming engagement events, since community input is key to shaping the future of this economic hub.
Miami Valley Graduates Find Strong Footing in a Tough Job Market
As graduation season nears, local college graduates are landing jobs or continuing education at rates well above national figures. A recent report notes that while only about 30 percent of graduates nationally secure full-time work in their major field, students from Miami Valley institutions like Wright State University, the University of Dayton, and Cedarville University are reporting placement rates in the 90-percent range. Career services leaders and local officials credit strong employer connections and regional job opportunities for these results.
FLOC Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year of Love for Dayton’s Children
Thirty years ago, For Love of Children (FLOC) started with one simple mission — bringing Christmas joy to just 35 children. This year, that love reached 1,272 children through Montgomery County Children Services, marking the largest single toy drop-off in FLOC’s history, made possible with the support of partners like Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, LPA.
Each red bag delivered more than a coat, a toy, or a stocking — it carried warmth, dignity, and a powerful message: you matter, you are seen, and you are not forgotten.
I can just imagine so many of these little happy faces on Christmas morning — and not only them, but their parents too.
This work is not about the numbers, even when they are incredible. It is about the moments — the smiles, the relief felt by parents, and the magic of Christmas made possible because a community showed up. Thanks to donors, volunteers, shoppers, wrappers, and everyone who lifted, carried, and prayed over these gifts, more than 4,000 children will be served across all FLOC Christmas programs this year. Read more — FLOC (For Love of Children - Dayton)
Warm Places, Warmer Hearts: Where You Can Find Dayton Area Warming Centers This Weekend
This weekend’s bitter cold has community centers, libraries, and rec halls across the Dayton region opening their doors so neighbors can get out of the frigid weather and stay safe. Places like the Greater Dayton Recreation Center, Lohrey Recreation Center, and Northwest Recreation Center in Dayton are welcoming folks during set hours, while nearby communities from Vandalia to Greene County have their own centers available for warmth and rest. This effort matters because prolonged exposure to subzero wind chills can be dangerous, and having accessible, welcoming spaces helps protect vulnerable neighbors in chilly conditions. Read more — Dayton Daily News
United Way Brings Sweet Dreams to 50 Local Children
The 9th Annual Hope to Dream event, hosted by United Way of the Greater Dayton Area with Morris Home and Secret Smiles of Dayton, brought brand-new beds and cozy essentials to 50 children across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. Volunteers from Mutual of America Financial Group, Dayton Police & Fire, DMAX, IronWorkers Local 290, and more delivered the beds directly to families’ homes so kids could sleep in them the same night. Generous sponsors including DMAX, Iron Workers Local 290, Buckeye Health Plan, Farmers Insurance, and Mutual of America Financial Group made the event possible, helping the community turn comfort into care and hope. Read more — United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
Don’t Miss These Dayton Events
Here’s your quick lineup of local happenings to make your Sunday and Monday even brighter:
December 14, Sunday
Sunday Funday - Making Music Local Again
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern, 4070 Marshall Rd., Kettering | 5:30PM-9:30PM
Sunday Funday with Cody Doench
Good Time Charlie’s, 61 S Main St, Miamisburg | 7:30PM
December 15, Monday
Open Mic Music Monday
GreenLeaf Inn, 4200 N. Dixie Dr., Dayton | 7PM
Open Mic Comedy
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
Meet Dayton’s future celebrities… and they’re covered in fur (or feathers or scales). 🐾
We’re launching Pet of the Week soon, and your best buddy could be our next star.
Submit your pet’s pics and details at the link below for a chance to be featured in the newsletter!
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