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Did you know... the Miami Valley has some of the deepest limestone cave systems in Ohio underneath it, a result of glacial meltwater carving through the region's karst geology over thousands of years - which is also why Dayton's water table is exceptionally high and some older neighborhoods experience basement flooding even in dry years.
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Dayton 6th graders partnered with Five Rivers MetroParks to help restore wetlands at Cox Arboretum.
Wright State's Boonshoft School of Medicine landed Ohio's first-ever street medicine grant worth $2.5M.
Free veteran resource and job fair tomorrow at Wright State University Student Union, 3PM to 7PM.
The hottest day of the year is the worst time to find out your AC isn't ready for it.
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DAYTON DIGEST
🩺 Wright State Just Landed Ohio's First Street Medicine Grant
Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant, the first of its kind awarded in Ohio, to expand Dayton Street Medicine. The five-year grant will allow the program to serve more patients experiencing homelessness and train more medical students and residents. In its first year, Dayton Street Medicine served over 300 people through the Premier Health Mobile Clinic at the Dream Center on East Third Street. This summer the program adds two new service days, including a new rural partnership with the Bethany Center in Piqua and street outreach rounds in high-needs areas of Dayton.
🐾 35 Years, 925 Runners, and $80,000 for Animals Who Need It
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton held its 35th Annual Furry Skurry 5K at St. Leonard in Centerville, drawing 925 participants who raised nearly $80,000 for animals in need across the Miami Valley. The event featured runners, walkers, vendors, food trucks, dozens of pets, and a memorial garden honoring animals who have passed. Organizers cut the event short due to lightning and rain, but HSGD President and CEO Brian Weltge said the community turnout was still overwhelming and inspiring. Funds raised go toward lifesaving medical care, shelter, and programs that help thousands of animals each year.
🪖 Free Veteran Resource Fair Tomorrow at Wright State
The Greater Miami Valley My-Veteran Community is hosting the Vets Moving Forward event on May 20 from 3PM to 7PM at the Wright State University Student Union. Veterans and their families can meet employers, enroll in services at the Dayton VA Medical Center, get help with disability claims, obtain a veteran ID card, and connect with service organizations across the region. RTA and Greene CATS will provide free rides to and from Wright State for veterans with proof of military service. Registration is free at vetsmovingforward.org.
Dayton 6th Graders Are Helping Save the Wetlands at Cox Arboretum
Photo Credits: Nick Hrkman / WYSO
The sixth grade class at the Dayton Regional STEM School partnered with Five Rivers MetroParks, the Beavercreek Wetlands Association, and other conservation groups to develop restoration plans for wetland habitats at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. Students visited the arboretum, heard from scientists and New York Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy, and presented their research and improvement proposals to MetroParks staff on May 6. Grace Dietsch, Director of Conservation for Five Rivers MetroParks, noted that Ohio has lost over 90% of its wetlands and said she wanted kids at the center of the effort to reconnect people with this increasingly rare habitat. Teachers Sarah Paul and Emily Carter, whose grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and the Fund for Teachers sparked the project four years ago, said students are now taking native plant seeds home to grow in their own yards.
Read more — WYSO
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 19, Tuesday
K99.1FM Unplugged with Madden Metcalf and Lakelin Lemmings
Good Time Charlie’s | 6:00 PM
Limelight Karaoke
Oregon Express
Weekly Karaoke with Zane
Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Tuesday to Wednesday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 19, Tuesday
Charity Bingo Night
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6 PM
Hearts on Fire: Tuesday Night Dance
Milton Athletic Club
May 20, Wednesday
Vets Moving Forward
Wright State University Student Union | 3PM-7PM
Live Trivia
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6:30 PM
Trivia Night
TJ Chumps | 7:00 PM
Comedy Night
North Sea Brewing (formerly Bock Family Brewing) | 7:00 PM
Want more details on any of these?
Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
Your Weekly Dose of Home Advice
Now that windows are opening regularly, check every screen for tears or bent frames that let insects in. Clean window tracks with a vacuum and a damp cloth - grime buildup prevents windows from sealing properly and affects energy efficiency. Check weatherstripping around frames for cracking or compression, and if you have double-pane windows, look for fogging between the panes which signals a failed seal that's reducing your insulation value.
Got a pet who brightens your days?
We love celebrating the furry (and feathered, and scaled!) friends that make our Dayton community so special.
WEATHER WATCH
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Flyers Rowing Closes the Season with Three Silver Medals at the A-10s
The University of Dayton women's rowing team wrapped up their season at the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championships in Pennsauken, New Jersey, bringing home three silver medals across the Varsity 4+, 2 Varsity 8+, and Varsity 8+ events. In the Varsity 8+ Final, Dayton finished with a time of 7:05.413, just 0.844 seconds behind first-place George Mason. Senior Katherine Blandford earned Second Team All-Conference honors for her performance throughout the year. Dayton Women's Rowing will return to action in fall 2026.
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Xenia.
Known as the Bicycle Capital of the Midwest, Xenia is at the center of a network of paved trails that connect to Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
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