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Did you know... Dayton's South Park neighborhood, one of the city's most walkable historic districts, contains one of the highest concentrations of Victorian-era residential architecture in Ohio - many of those homes were built by NCR executives and managers in the 1890s and early 1900s.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
More than 60 young athletes are hoping to represent Dayton at the AAU Junior Olympics.
The 174th Montgomery County Fair is celebrating America's 250th birthday with new attractions.
Dayton's bicycle heritage rolls on, and seven free splash pads are helping families beat the heat.
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🏃 A Community Is Racing to Get Every Athlete to Nationals
More than 60 athletes from the Dayton Wolverines Track Club, ranging in age from 5 to 18, have qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, one of the country's premier youth track and field competitions. With the event less than three weeks away, many families are facing the high cost of travel, lodging, and competition expenses. The club has launched a fundraising campaign to help ensure every qualifying athlete can make the trip, regardless of financial circumstances. For these young competitors, months of training have already earned them a place on the national stage. Now the community is working to help them get there.
🚲 The Wright Brothers' Story Began Long Before They Took Flight
Hundreds of members of The Wheelmen, a national organization dedicated to preserving cycling history, gathered in Dayton to celebrate the city's deep connection to the bicycle. Before inventing powered flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright owned and operated a bicycle shop in Dayton, where they repaired, built, and sold bicycles while developing the mechanical skills that would later shape aviation. The annual gathering honors those early years through historic bicycle rides and community events that celebrate one of Dayton's most important legacies. It's a reminder that the road to the first airplane began on two wheels.
💦 Seven Splash Pads Are Ready for Your Next Summer Outing
If you're looking for a free way to stay cool, the City of Dayton's seven splash pads are now open every day through Labor Day. Located in parks across the city, the splash pads provide families with an easy way to enjoy the outdoors during the hottest weeks of summer without paying an admission fee. City officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of the seasonal amenities as temperatures continue to climb. Whether it's a quick afternoon visit or part of a day at the park, they're one of Dayton's favorite ways to cool off.
A 174-Year Tradition Gets a Patriotic Twist This Summer
Photo courtesy of the Montgomery County Fair
The 174th Montgomery County Fair returns July 14 through July 19 with a theme that celebrates America's 250th birthday: "County Fair Traditions for America's Big Birthday!" Alongside longtime favorites like livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, and classic fair food, visitors will also find new attractions including laser tag, bounce houses, the Tin Smith Show, and Fast Traxx Motocross, all included with admission. This year's fair will also support the future of the community through fundraising efforts for a new open-air livestock pavilion and educational rain garden, while providing two scholarships for Valley View High School students. Open daily from noon to 10 p.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, the event blends nearly two centuries of local tradition with a celebration of the nation's milestone birthday. Whether you come for the animals, the rides, or the new attractions, this year's fair offers something for every generation.
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What prehistoric geological feature in the Dayton area marks the edge of the maximum glacial advance during the last ice age?
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
July 12, Sunday
Puzzle of Light
Hidden Gem Music Club | 6:00 PM
Conan w/Landfilth, Moontemple
Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge | 7:00 PM
Purple Uterus, T.Kao, Iris Blue, Purple Ambrosia
Blind Bob's | 8:00 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
July 12, Sunday
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House
July 13, Monday
Community Fitness: BootyMix
RiverScape MetroPark | 6:00 PM
Community Gardening
Cooper Park | 6:00 PM
Trivia Night
The Trolley Stop | 7:30 PM
Open Mic Comedy
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
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!
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
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Fort Ancient moraine system.
The glacial moraine that runs through southern Montgomery County and Warren County marks where the glaciers paused and deposited large quantities of till and outwash.
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