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Danielle Feltner began her career in the long-term care industry as a 19 year old housekeeper. Today she is a Certified Nursing Home Administrator at a facility in New Lebanon.

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Paul Laurence Dunbar referred to his study as his "loafing-holt," a term he learned while he was in London in 1897 promoting his work in England. According to the Dunbar House narrative, the term literally means "a place to loaf." LISA POWEL / STAFF

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Historic Germantown restaurant now brewing beer: ‘A new piece of...

The Florentine, which traces its history back more than two centuries, has opened its own craft brewery.

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A new restaurant is expected to breathe new life into a building that previously housed a restaurant with a long-standing reputation in the Dayton community.

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The Dayton Playhouse's 2020 production of "Man of La Mancha" was directed by Dawn Roth Smith, who is among the 2022 Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame inductees. PHOTO BY ART FABIAN

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights (pictured) are among the celebrated flight teams at CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31.

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25 events to keep you busy throughout July in Dayton

Biggby Coffee West Chester is building community through engagement

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Suicide prevention art mural to be dedicated this weekend

Old Scratch Pizza to open 3rd location in former Wellington Grille building

Twin Peaks to open in Beavercreek next week

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Blair and Carter Cornell enjoy time together at a JoyRide event.

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A Dayton native submitted a conditional use application to the city of Trotwood to open D’oir’s Restaurant and Lounge at 3976 Salem Avenue where El Greco’s Pizza Villa was previously located.

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New restaurant expected to open in former location of El Greco’s Pizza Villa

Old Scratch Pizza to open 3rd location in former Wellington Grille building

Twin Peaks, a sports bar chain with made-from-scratch food, is opening its first Dayton area location near The Mall at Fairfield Commons on Monday, June 27.

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Twin Peaks to open in Beavercreek next week

Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It! will be held at Austin Landing on Saturday, June 25 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Pickle Fest coming to the Dayton area this weekend

De’Lish, a former downtown Dayton restaurant that was located on N. Main Street in the former space of Gregory’s Piano Bar, is reopening at W. Social Tap & Table.

Former downtown Dayton restaurant finds new home in food hall

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Salsa, guacamole, chips and an ice cold margarita served up at Taqueria Mixteca’s Trotwood location. Photo by Alexis Larsen

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Esther Price Candies in Dayton sells over half a million boxes of assorted chocolates every year.

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights (pictured) are among the celebrated flight teams at CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31.

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25 events to keep you busy throughout July in Dayton

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley Miracle Clubhouse will dedicate the Love You Mural on June 26. CONTRIBUTED

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Suicide prevention art mural to be dedicated this weekend

Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It! will be held at Austin Landing on Saturday, June 25 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Pickle Fest coming to the Dayton area this weekend

The first Riverside Planes, Trains & Automobiles Festival is planned for June 25 at Community Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

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First Planes, Trains & Automobiles festival planned in Riverside

The Oregon Historic District Society’s 2022 Summer Garden Tour will be held Saturday, June 25.

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Oregon District Summer Garden Tour blends beauty, history this weekend

Spring Market Day at the Dayton Arcade was held on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022. The free, family friendly event, was the first in a series of seasonal Market Day events. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Summer Market Day to thrive on nostalgia at Dayton Arcade

Elliott Harrell and Jonathon Mezera (left to right) are planning to open Gem City Butchery, a full-service butcher shop, smokehouse and catering concept in the area.

Gem City Butchery starts with pop-up events, plans to open brick-and-mortar

The Troy Strawberry Festival returns to downtown Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 5. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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A new geocaching trail based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s "Lord of the Rings" series is opening this weekend in Coshocton County.

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WORTH THE DRIVE: New geocaching trail to open 2.5 hours from Dayton

Newport Aquarium, located across the river from Cincinnati at 1 Levee Way in Newport, Kentucky, is celebrating opening weekend for its all-new Coral Reef Tunnel. The tunnel, which boasts 360-degree views of the 60,000-gallon walk-through exhibit, officially kicks-off opening weekend on Friday, March 11.

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WORTH THE DRIVE: See 360-degree coral reef tunnel one hour from Dayton

The John P. Parker House is located in Ripley, Ohio on the banks of the Ohio River. Parker, a former slave who purchased his freedom, owned an iron foundry next to his home. He was also an abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped fugitive slaves escape to freedom. The museum is open from May through October. Group tours are available year-round. For more information, please visit johnparkerhouse.net and ripleyohio.net. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: See inside the home of John P. Parker, a former slave and conductor on the...

The John Rankin House is located in Ripley, Ohio on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. John Rankin, a Presbyterian minister and abolitionist, lived in this house with his wife Jean and their 13 children. Conductors on the Underground Railroad, the Rankin family moved over 2,000 fugitive slaves through the home on their journey to freedom. The site, locally managed by Ripley Heritage, Inc. in partnership with Ohio History Connection, is open from May through October. Tours with school groups are also available. For more information, please visit ohiohistory.org/rankin and ripleyohio.net. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: See inside the John Rankin House, one of Ohio's most active Underground Railroad...

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