Good morning, Dayton.

Voting is ongoing in the Best of Dayton contest for Best Pizza and residents can vote once per day until Friday, May 16 — the finalists are Joe’s Pizzeria, Marion’s Piazza, Old Scratch Pizza & Beer, Pappa’s Pizza Palace, Pizza Dive and Ron’s Pizza.

Luke’s Custom Cakes is opening a second retail space inside the Dayton Arcade to offer grab-and-go treats like cupcakes, cookies, and brownies; owner Luke Heizer said the Dayton location will initially focus on retail sales—leaving custom orders to the larger Hamilton shop where most baking is done.

Dayton Police arrested three people on Monday after a dispute following an 11-year-old girl's dog bite turned violent with shots fired on the 300 block of Delaware Avenue—six firearms were seized and the girl received hospital care and is expected to be ok.

Unofficial results for the Dayton City Commission race show that Beckham with 27.65%, incumbent Fairchild with 23.13%, Wick with 20.55% and Davis with 15.51% advance to November’s ballot — with only two open seats available — as candidates plan to intensify voter outreach.

A Dayton Daily News investigation found that local lawmakers like Sen. Jon Husted, Sen. Bernie Moreno, and Reps.

Mike Turner, Mike Carey, Warren Davidson, and Jim Jordan have not traded individual stocks in recent years while Rep. Greg Landsman sold many of his to build trust with his constituents. Lawmakers are now proposing a law (the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act) to ban such trades and avoid conflicts of interest.

Community members spoke out at a Montgomery County commission meeting Tuesday evening in Germantown and urged officials to change jail practices after nine inmate deaths occurred over the past 2.5 years—testifying about Christian Black’s death in custody and demanding that the sheriff resign and officers be held accountable. Their voices highlighted a call for transparent investigations amid ongoing concerns of neglect and injustice at the jail.

Dayton now offers 7 unique summer recreation experiences including river surfing on the Great Miami River—giant trolls at Aullwood, indoor climbing in a historic church at Urban Krag, a tree tower climb at Cox Arboretum, riding at the Midwest’s largest indoor bike park, skating at a plaza designed by local pro Rob Dyrdek and whitewater kayaking downtown.

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.

5th Annual Rotary Club Golf Outing

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Dayton Country Club — Golf Package available — Enjoy a great day of golf and community support with lunch, drinks, and a live auction.