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Did you know... the Dayton area's natural gas infrastructure was built out in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to serve the region's industrial base, and the pipeline networks that supplied factory boilers and residential furnaces helped shape the development patterns of neighborhoods and suburbs in ways that are now invisible but still present in the utility easements and line routes that run through every community in the metro.
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Threads of Miami Valley is hosting a free clothing giveaway on May 16 and anyone can show up
75 Montgomery County students turned Pringles cans and Kleenex boxes into award-winning art
Six Springfield firefighters are being honored by Ohio for running into a burning building
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FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
La Embajada - Artisan Argentinian Cuisine
A near-perfect-rated Argentinian gem that brings the bold flavors of South America to the Dayton area. The empanadas and chimichurri steak are the headliners, but everything on the menu is made with real artistry.
📍9486 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg📍
Mudlick Tap House
A laid-back gastropub with a great tap selection and food that stands on its own. The rotating craft beers and elevated bar menu make it worth a regular visit.
📍110 W Franklin St, Dayton📍
Loose Ends Brewing
A local craft brewery with rotating taps, a food menu that complements the beers perfectly, and a patio built for lingering. Try the seasonal ales with their pretzel bites and stay for the second round.
📍890 S Main St, Centerville📍
DAYTON DIGEST
👗 This Local Nonprofit Is Turning Donated Clothes Into Confidence
Threads of Miami Valley is opening its doors on Friday, May 16, from 10AM to noon for a free outdoor shopping event. No appointment, no paperwork, no catch. The nonprofit has been quietly dressing kids and adults across the community for years, and executive director JoBeth Hopp puts it simply: when you feel good about what you're wearing, everything else gets a little easier. The event will mainly feature women's clothing but anyone in need is welcome to stop by and take what they need.
🎨 These Dayton Kids Turned Trash Into Trophy-Worthy Art
More than 75 students from Montgomery County schools arrived at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery on May 2 ready to make something out of nothing. The 2026 Montgomery County Environmental Services Recycled Art Contest challenged kids from kindergarten through 12th grade to sculpt original pieces using only recyclable materials, from Pringles containers and plastic spoons to fruit pouch lids and Kleenex boxes. First place in the oldest individual division went to Alaina Osterday of Centerville High School for her piece "Thru the Ages," while the team top spot went to Avery Stratton, Mack Hawkins, and Elana Musselman of Evangel Academy for "Save the Turtles."
🛍️ Your Mailbox Can Feed a Neighbor This Saturday
The nation's largest single-day food drive is happening this Saturday, May 9, and participating could not be simpler: fill a bag with non-perishable items, set it by your mailbox before your mail arrives, and your letter carrier takes it from there. The Stamp Out Hunger drive is hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers, and all local donations go to The Foodbank, Inc., which distributes through a network of over 120 partner agencies across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. According to The Foodbank, 1 in 6 people in the Miami Valley face food insecurity, and last year's local drive collected over 66,000 pounds of food.
In the Face of Fire and Collapse, Six Ohio Firefighters Chose Courage
When a fire broke out on Broadway Street in Springfield in 2025, six members of the Springfield Fire Rescue Division did what most people can't imagine: they ran in. With ceilings collapsing, fire advancing, and no hose line in place, Tyler Baughman, Cody Cooper, Tyler King, Will Lawson, Jared Ryan, and Nick Woolever pushed forward in an attempt to rescue two young children trapped inside the home, and four of them were injured in the effort. This Tuesday, May 12, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS will present all six with the Fire Service Valor Award at the 45th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Awards at COSI in Columbus.
On top of those individual honors, Springfield Fire Rescue has been named Ohio Fire Department of the Year for its investment in training, community risk reduction, and consistent emergency response across one of the state's most demanding service areas.
Read more — WDTN
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 07, Thursday
Acoustic Junior
Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Lee McKinney Trio
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
An Evening with Henhouse Prowlers
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 7:30 PM
May 08, Friday
Plaster, Landfitlh, Clinically Cliche, In Heaven
Belmont Billiards | 8:00 PM
Mike Wade & The Mighty Groovers
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Club Cuts
Yellow Cab Tavern | 9:00 PM
My Sister Sarah
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Finding Melissa
The PhoneBooth Lounge
May 09, Saturday
Two for the Road
Jayne's On Main | 7:30 PM
Liars for Hire
The Dublin Pub | 8:00 PM
Trade Like Qualities B2B Proxy
Belmont Billiards | 9:00 PM
Half Life
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Summer Highway
Kingspoint Pub | 9:00 PM
Flat Out Band
Milton Athletic Club
Suburban Riot
Katz Lounge, Kettering | 8PM - 12AM
Joyride
The PhoneBooth Lounge
OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 08, Friday
Trivia Night
Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop | 6:00 PM
May 09, Saturday
Healthy Kids Day
Riverscape MetroPark | 12:00 PM
The Gothic Market
Dayton Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B | 12:00 PM
Comedy Night: Troy Bond
Bricky's Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
Glotaku
Yellow Cab Tavern | 9:00 PM
Sip, Shop & Brunch
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar | 10AM - 2PM
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WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School.
Founded by the Society of Mary, it has operated in Dayton for well over a century and serves students from across the Miami Valley.
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