Good morning, Dayton.

The 7 Circle of Kindness food drive benefitting Miami Valley Meals will take place on April 12th between 8 AM and 1 PM at Walmart Miller Lane and Walmart Sugarcreek as WHIO-TV and Miami Valley Meals teams collect pasta, rice, dry beans, and canned vegetables—sponsored by Morris Home, Ashley, and Resident Home Association to help local residents facing food insecurity.

Dayton Fire crews responded to a house fire on North Main Street on March 21st, removing one victim+ were still working at 2920 North Main Street by 6:18 a.m.

The family of Isaiah Trammell (a 19-year-old autistic man who died in jail custody in 2023) filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Dayton’s federal district court this month against Montgomery County and Naphcare Inc., saying he was denied essential medical treatment while on suicide watch.

On March 19, three local state representatives voted to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as Ohio's official state airplane, affirming Dayton's role in aviation history and scheduling its permanent display at the Wright Brothers Aviation Center at Carillon Historic Park — the bill now goes to the Governor for review.

On Friday, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims and state leaders asked the House Ways and Means committee to keep clean energy tax credits, saying that cutting them could hurt jobs and a $500M boost (with 2,000 new jobs) to the community.

He said clean energy projects have brought more than 14,000 jobs and over $10.48B in energy investments statewide (helping local tax revenue) and that more details will come when the new budget plan is released.

At a downtown Q&A event, city officials, police and representatives explained plans to manage parking, traffic and safety as a large area of downtown will be restricted from May 21-27 for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

Local business owners voiced concern that the shifting restrictions will hurt their operations and officials promised to work with law enforcement to ease disruptions—balancing security with the needs of area businesses.

On March 21, 119 graduating medical students at Wright State's Boonshoft School of Medicine received their residency match results during a Match Day celebration.

More than half of the students stayed in Ohio, and 24% of them will practice in Dayton to help ease the doctor shortage.

hOm Sound Bath Experience in Dayton, OH

The hOm Sound Bath offers a unique 60+ minute immersive experience that combines modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition to promote relaxation and personal connection.

Zachary Armstrong Art Exhibition

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | The Contemporary Dayton | Free entry | Explore intricate and intimate works that reveal ritualistic symbols and motifs by Zachary Armstrong.

Special Needs Family LEGO Build Night

6-8 p.m. — Dayton Brick Shop — Free entry — Build LEGO masterpieces while enhancing social skills in a supportive environment.

Zachary Armstrong Art Reveal

11 AM - 6 PM | The Contemporary Dayton | Free entry | Discover the heartfelt artistry of Zachary Armstrong, exploring childhood memories and rural Americana.

Dining in the Dark Experience

6-10 p.m. | Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge | Ticket required | Experience dining blindfolded while supporting art for the visually impaired community.

On-Site Tour at Shiloh Villas

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Shiloh Villas | Free entry | Discover top-notch amenities and activities at this award-winning senior living community.

Marvel Themed Trivia Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant — Free entry — Test your Marvel knowledge with friends over food and prizes.

80's Music Trivia and Karaoke Night

7-8 p.m. — On Par Entertainment — Free entry — Dust off your leg warmers and show off your 80's music knowledge at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.

The Local Honeys Concert

8 PM - 2 AM — Oregon Express — Check the venue for event pricing — Experience an enchanting evening with the storytelling harmonies of The Local Honeys.

2025 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition

8 AM – 6 PM — Sinclair Community College Building 13 — Free entry — Experience the creativity of Sinclair's fine art students showcased in this juried exhibition.