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Did you know... Edwin Moses, one of the greatest track and field athletes in American history, grew up in Dayton and attended Fairview High School before going on to win Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter hurdles in 1976 and 1984 - and his 122-race winning streak in that event remains one of the most dominant runs in any sport.
The inside track on local happenings:
Two Spirit EMS crew members represented Dayton at a national ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Wright State University just won the BBB of Greater Dayton's top community honor.
The Mosaic Institute is opening the permanent home it has worked toward for over a decade.
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FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
Chiapas Mexican Grill Miamisburg
Brings fresh, fast-casual Mexican food to the south Dayton area with tacos, burritos, and bowls that deliver real flavor. The chicken tinga and street corn are fan favorites.
📍8971 Kingsridge Dr, Dayton📍
ContempoRoast Coffee & Roastery
A veteran and women-owned coffee roastery with a near-perfect rating and beans roasted in-house. The single-origin pour-overs and seasonal espresso drinks are for people who take their coffee seriously. One of the best cups in the greater Dayton area.
📍967 S Main St, Centerville📍
The Paragon Supper Club
A Dayton-area institution with a classic supper club atmosphere and a menu that does not need to try too hard. The prime rib and cocktails are the legend here. Dress up a little and make a night of it.
📍797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton📍
DAYTON DIGEST
🚑 Dayton's Own Made It to the National Stage
Two members of the Spirit EMS team were recognized at the American Ambulance Association's Stars of Life Celebration in Washington, D.C. this week. CDST Director Sarah Stump and Captain Paramedic Will Gardam were honored alongside 147 EMS professionals from 34 states during National EMS Week, which runs through May 23. Spirit EMS President and CEO Brian K. Hathaway said both represent the teamwork and compassion that define the field. It's a reminder that the people keeping our community safe are being noticed far beyond the Miami Valley.
🏆 Wright State Earned Dayton's Top Community Honor
Wright State University has been named the recipient of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Dayton's 16th annual Community Honor Award. The university was recognized for its work connecting students to regional employers, supporting local nonprofits, and anchoring the community it was built to serve. Since its founding, Wright State has awarded over 140,000 degrees, with nearly 110,000 alumni still living and working in the Miami Valley. BBB interim president and CEO Christy Mauch called the university a driving force for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in the region.
✂️ This Kettering Salon Has Been Quietly Changing Lives for 15 Years
Tangles Hair Salon in Kettering just received the city's Group Volunteer Award, the first of its kind, and the story behind it is worth knowing. Co-owners Melanie Yozwiak, Mary Scott, and Denise Burke have spent 15 years raising money for local and national causes, from Alzheimer's awareness to animal shelters. Over just the last six years, they've donated more than $30,000 to the Greenmont-Oak Park Food Pantry through holiday raffle basket fundraisers, and even got their local Meijer to double-match their contributions. Their response when asked why they do it? "Why wouldn't we?"
After 11 Years, Dayton's Mosaic Institute Finally Has a Home
For more than 11 years, the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton has used art to build connection across the city without ever having a permanent place to call its own. That changes on May 30, when the organization celebrates the grand opening of its new home at 1353 Woodman Dr. from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited for studio tours, community art activities, artist meet-and-greets, and a look at what's coming next. Founder and executive director Jes McMillan started the organization after years of leading collaborative public art projects throughout Ohio, including "The Seed of Life," the community mosaic created to honor the nine lives lost in the 2019 Oregon District tragedy. The building, purchased in 2025 and extensively renovated, is meant to be a creative hub where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to make art, build relationships, and find belonging. McMillan put it simply: "This new space is more than a building. It is a home for creativity, healing, and community, and everyone is welcome here."
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 21, Thursday
Perfectfest w/ Total Wife, Starling, My Wife's an Angel, Crate, Wujeria, Good Soup, ETM, Fullbody
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6:00 PM
Doug Hart Solo
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Good Time Charlie’s | 9:00 PM
May 22, Friday
Evolution
Oregon Express | 8:00 PM
Heather & The Swing Set
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Hall Pass
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
OGC'S Racks N' Jacks: Kimyon, Blak Cherri, Organic Groove Continuum
Belmont Billiards | 9:00 PM
Curious Animals
The PhoneBooth Lounge
May 23, Saturday
Ledfoot
Kingspoint Pub | 8:00 PM
RockStar Band
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Half Life
The PhoneBooth Lounge
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 21, Thursday
Dayton Seafood Fest - Food Truck Rally
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 10AM-5PM
Young’s Jersey Dairy Memorial Day Weekend
Young’s Jersey Dairy | 3PM-10PM
In Memoriam Vendors
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6PM-12AM
Team Tune Trivia
Oregon Express | 7:00 PM
May 22, Friday
Dayton Burger Fest - Food Truck Rally
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 5:00 PM
Comedy Night: Bryson Banks
Bricky's Comedy Club | 9:30 PM
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Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (DELCO)
Developed numerous thermal management technologies. Harrison Radiator, a GM division with Dayton connections, advanced automotive climate control.
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