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Did you know... the city of Oakwood incorporated in 1908, but the neighborhood had been a preferred address for Dayton's wealthy industrial class since the 1890s - Charles Kettering, the Patterson family, and several other major NCR figures all eventually built or owned homes there, essentially making it a suburb designed around keeping successful people close but separate from the industrial city they ran.
The inside track on local happenings:
Wright State just secured $2.5 million to bring AI education to students in underserved rural communities
A $72 million development is breaking ground in Northwest Dayton's Five Oaks neighborhood
Omega Baptist Church keeps showing up for Dayton's foster kids, one suitcase at a time
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FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
Mamma DiSalvo's
Mamma DiSalvo's on East Stroop Road is classic Italian cooking in a warm, family-friendly setting that feels like a Sunday dinner at someone's house. The chicken parmesan and lasagna are exactly as comforting as they sound. A Dayton Italian staple worth every visit.
📍1375 E Stroop Rd, Dayton📍
Jet Freeze
Jet Freeze on East Patterson Road has been a Beavercreek ice cream tradition since the soft-serve days. The cones, sundaes, and blizzard-style treats are the perfect ending to any summer evening. Bring the kids or go solo.
📍4014 E Patterson Rd, Beavercreek📍
Asian King
Asian King on North Fairfield Road covers the full range of Chinese and Asian-American favorites under one roof. Their combination plates are generous and well-seasoned, and the lunch specials are a steal. A solid pick when you want Chinese without the wait.
📍1259 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek📍
DAYTON DIGEST
A Dayton Church Packed Suitcases With Care Items and Notes of Encouragement for Kids Entering Foster Care
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Omega Baptist Church marked it the way they know best, by showing up. On Monday, members donated dozens of suitcases filled with personal care items and handwritten notes of encouragement to the Haines Children's Center for children entering Montgomery County foster care. The reason matters: most kids entering the system are handed plastic trash bags to pack their belongings, a detail that organizers say can feel deeply dehumanizing for already vulnerable children. This annual tradition from Omega Baptist is about more than supplies, it's a message to every kid walking through those doors that they are valued, seen, and supported. If you want to get involved, call Montgomery County Children Services at 937-224-5437 and ask for the Community Resource Liaison.
Read more — WDTN
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
April 30, Thursday
Acoustic Junior
Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Rolando Matias Trio
Whisperz Speasky | 7:00 PM
David Thornton
Jayne's On Main | 7:00 PM
Doug Hart
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 7:00 PM
Karaoke Thursday
NextDoor Bar | 9:00 PM
Good Time Karaoke
Good Time Charlie's | 9:00 PM
May 01, Friday
Bobby D
The Brunch Pub | 6:00 PM
The Café Unit
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 7 PM-11 PM
Glassworld, Slouch, Good Soup, Plaster
Yellow Cab Tavern | 8:00 PM
crabswithoutlegs & Mycota
The Brightside – Sidedoor Room | 8:00 PM
Ledfoot Friday
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Modbang Dayton
Belmont Billiards | 10:00 PM
May 02, Saturday
Reece Murray Band
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 7PM-11 PM
The Figureheads of Dayton & Catsteel
The Brightside | 7:00 PM
Until Rust
Dublin Pub | 8:30 PM
The Weekend Effect
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Cab Chaos: Dubstep, Bass, Riddim
Yellow Cab Tavern | 9:30 PM
OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
April 30, Thursday
Singo: Music Bingo
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar | 6:30 PM
Comedy Night with Bernice Ye
Bricky's Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
Gem City Comedy: Hit The Mics
The Escape | 8:30 PM
May 01, Friday
May First Friday
Dayton Arcade | 5:00 PM
Comedy: Jerrel Beamon Special Taping
Bricky's Comedy Club | 9:30 PM
May 02, Saturday
Dollar Book Swap and Dirtbag Coffee
1723 Webster Street | 10 AM-3 PM
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WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Dayton Mall.
Located in Miami Township, opened in 1969 and became one of the region's dominant retail destinations. The older Kettering's Southland Mall and the Salem Mall also played major roles in the region's retail history.
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