Good morning, Dayton.

On Monday, May 5, CEO Emily Fehrman Cory of Dayton Photonics explained how the business plans to change WiFi technology during National Small Business Week.

The company received support from the Entrepreneurs’ Center—fueling local innovation in its next steps.

A local company named LION Protects, which has been in business for 125 years, was featured in the Dayton Business Journal on May 5.

It makes fire protection gear used by many fire departments — including the Chicago Fire Department — and Caleb Stephens discussed the company's work with the Journal.

Vandalia Police warned residents about a fake missing officer scam involving a claim that officer Carolyn Lynch is missing—false Facebook posts spread the claim and the department urges people to verify posts using image searches and official social media.

Lawyers for Christian Black said a jail video from March showed he was suffocated during an altercation with corrections officers and they want all 10 officers on leave to be charged with his murder & for jail rules to change.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton announced the free 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season on Dave Hall Plaza, offering concerts from May to September that begin at 7 p.m.—audiences can bring their own chairs and food while enjoying a variety of music styles.

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is ranked first in Ohio for training primary care doctors in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings from U.S. News.

The school trains many residents in Dayton + its programs aim to help fill the doctor shortage + and serve underserved communities.

At Wright-Patterson, the Hope Hotel was turned into a secure suite for peace talks nearly 30 years ago when delegates were told to pack their bags outside their rooms - a move that helped lead to a draft agreement signed in Paris less than a month later.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s spring session will take place in downtown Dayton from May 23-26 to mark the accords’ anniversary.

Various Dayton restaurants celebrated Cinco de Mayo yesterday with drink specials and festive menus—El Asadero offered discounted margaritas while El Meson served a buffet with special pricing.

Other venues such as El Toro, Rusty Taco and Sueño provided unique deals to mark the celebration.

Ohio builder Sustainable Concrete Innovations is using a 16,000-pound 3D printer to build new homes in 60 days to ease rising Dayton housing costs—these printed homes come with foam insulation and reinforced concrete columns for added safety.

The company will run further strength tests later this year to ensure the homes meet safety and durability standards.

Skeeball Tournament

7-10 p.m. — Level Up Pinball Bar — $5 — Compete for glory in our monthly Skeeball Tournament with epic rolls and fierce fun.

High School Musical Performance

7-10 p.m. — Refuge Hill Church — Free entry — Experience the lively energy of Disney's High School Musical performed by local talent.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

7:30-10 p.m. — Actor's Theatre of Fairborn — Tickets available — Experience the comedic chaos of 1950s television in Neil Simon's hilarious semi-autobiographical play.

Pop-In & Paint! Brunch Party!

1-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$60 per person — Enjoy a creative painting experience with friends while bringing your own snacks and drinks.

Mother's Day Brunch

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Foundry — $32 - $47 per person — Indulge in a delightful brunch featuring shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon, perfect for honoring moms.

Deeper Water - Dayton Launch Celebration

5:30-7 p.m. — Oregon Express — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Deeper Water and enjoy an evening of community and karaoke.

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

7-11 p.m. — Wright State University — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Nate Bargatze on his world tour.

Nick at Night: A Late Night Comedy Show

9:30-11:30 p.m. — The Ugly Duckling — BYOB with a 1 food item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughs with top regional comedians in an intimate setting.

Touch-a-Truck Event

12-2 p.m. — Madison Park Elementary School — Free — Explore a variety of vehicles and enjoy free bike helmets at this community-friendly gathering.

DLM Good Neighbor 5k

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — 226 N. Ludlow St. Lot — Registration fee required — A family-friendly run/walk fostering community spirit and support.