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    • The Amber Rose Restaurant and Catering is a Dayton institution specializing in homemade Eastern European cuisine. On the menu is Hunter Schnitzel, a pretzel crusted pork loin sauteed in butter and topped with Dijon cream sauce. It is served with a potato pancake and house saurkraut. LISA POWELL / STAFF
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    Dayton restaurants serving special menus for first Oktoberfest Week
    Why Dayton Loves Dave Chappelle
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    Local shows featuring ‘Dave Chappelle & Friends’ canceled
    Even Superman will be asked to wear a protective mask this year during trick-or-treat due to concerns about the coronavirus. FILE PHOTO
    Local NewsArea cities to allow trick-or-treating; health agencies say play it safe
    Dayton Marcos (1920-1940s) Chartered in 1920 as one of eight Negro League Baseball Teams the Dayton Marcos played its first game at Westwood Field on Western Avenue, (now James H. McGee Blvd.) on June 12, 1920, against the Chicago Giants. HANDOUT
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    The first 150 years of West Dayton is subject of new book
    Eclipse Leavy, of Laughing Fox Metacine, leads a yoga class in front of 416 Diner in the Oregon District. CONTRIBUTED/DEBBIE JUNIEWICZ
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    Out on 5th a new destination for outdoor fitness
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    New meat market to open this weekend in New Carlisle
    St. Brigid principal on first month
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    The caption on this photograph published Nov. 14, 1964 in the Dayton Daily News read "Say Chaps, What Do You Suppose Happened To All The People? Hara Arena dwarfs the handful that came to see the Stones." DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE
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    A legacy of memories at Hara Arena
    Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada, a fan-favorite, limited-time-offer protein option. CONTRIBUTED
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    Chipotle brings back cult favorite this week
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    Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada, a fan-favorite, limited-time-offer protein option. CONTRIBUTED
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    Chipotle brings back cult favorite this week
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    Former local restaurant owner Eva Christian’s state prison sentence is...
    Geez Grill & Pub to relocate after 26 years
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    Geez Grill & Pub to shut down current restaurant Friday ahead of...
    El Meson has announced plans for the launch of a new video streaming subscription service — “Viva La Vida, A Recipe for Life." CONTRIBUTED
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    El Meson to share its ‘recipe for life’ with Daytonians
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    "9to5: The Story of a Movement [Work in Progress" official teaser
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    Oscar-winning duo ready to premiere next documentary for Dayton
    Leader Mark Hall (center) brings his Grammy Award-winning Christian group Casting Crowns to Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on Saturday, Aug. 19. CONTRIBUTED
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    Casting Crowns to host in-person concert at local drive-in theaters
    While the Ohio Renaissance Festival is canceled in 2020, several smaller ticketed events titled Magical Days, Madrigal Nights are happening instead. CONTRIBUTED
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    Ohio Renaissance Festival hosting abridged version of celebration
    The 25th annual Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival held at St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church on 5915 Springboro Pike took place this weekend from Friday, Aug. 24 to Sunday Aug. 26. The three-day event featured rides, music, dancing and Lebanese food. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Lebanese Festival to host drive-thru with Baklava and Falafel this ...
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    "GIs and Jerry, Life at the Front," is a free outdoor program at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    WORTH THE DRIVE: Castle will transform into a French chateau for a day
    The Cleveland Metropark Zoo will be putting on a socially distanced version of its popular Asian Lantern Festival until Sept. 20.
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    WORTH THE DRIVE: Hundreds of lanterns to light up zoo during Asian...
    Caves in Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. The son of a photographer killed by a falling log last month said his mother would forgive the teens arrested for the crime if the kids just didn't know any better.
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    Looking for a quick escape close to home? The Lake Erie shoreline offers gorgeous beaches like East Harbor Beach. CONTRIBUTED/LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS
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    WORTH THE DRIVE: Lake Erie the perfect destination for socially escape...
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    Amelia Robinson and Sarah Franks on the scene of the May 30 protest in downtown Dayton that followed the killing of George Floyd.
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    Tear gas and calls for change: reporters on covering George Floyd in...
    Educator Lynda Huggins protests with her three sons May 30, 2020 in downtown Dayton. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    George Floyd killing sparks ‘courageous,’ often intense conversation...
    Fairborn High School graduate Rajeev Venkayya now is president of the Global Vaccine Business Unit at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company.
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    Rajeev Venkayya, the Dayton-raised doctor who wrote the U.S. strategy...
    Chris White, Angela White, Ryan Willen and Sara White
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    Daughter on mom’s death to coronavirus: ‘It literally takes all … your...
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    Dayton's top wings to enjoy on Chicken Wing Day
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    BEST OF DAYTON: The 3 best destinations for chicken wings
    Five Guys fries are a repeat winner in Best of Dayton Best Fries. (Source: Facebook)
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    BEST OF DAYTON: 3 fries that are a cut above the rest
    Things to know about Bill's Donuts
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    BEST OF DAYTON: Bill’s Donuts voted Dayton’s favorite
    A Pine Club steak. FILE PHOTO BY JIM WITMER
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    BEST OF DAYTON: Best places to go for a fine dining experience
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    PHOTOS: Peek inside the Dayton Arcade under construction
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    PHOTOS: Vibrant new mural design energizes Dayton’s transportation...
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    PHOTOS: Behind the scenes with Prime Time filming ‘Say I Do’ Netflix ...
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    PHOTOS: Cincinnati Museum Center to reopen with new Maya civilization...
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