Good morning, Dayton.

Teresa Sanders, a former YWCA Greater Cleveland leader, began serving as interim CEO at YWCA Dayton in mid-May after Terra Fox Williams left—she will focus on technology improvements, staff retention, and maintaining shelter services as a national search for a permanent CEO begins later this summer.

Police are investigating after a person was reportedly hit by a vehicle in Dayton on June 29th at 4:39 a.m.—authorities have not released additional details yet.

Chef Phillip Morgan opened Morgan’s Fine Cuisine on June 25 at 1101 W Third Street in the Wright Dunbar Historic District—city leaders including Mayor Mims attended the event as the renovated space now has a kitchen, patio and dining room and serves fusion cuisine Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m.

On Saturday night, five people were shot at a party in Springfield on the 1000 block of West Rose Street at about 10:45 p.m., with one person dying at the scene and others rushed to Miami Valley Hospital, Springfield Regional Medical Center and Kettering Health Springfield.

At the Huber Heights Star-Spangled Celebration, a trash can exploded with an unknown device—injuring two juveniles and sparking unfounded active shooter reports that led police to make multiple arrests and break up a fight near Brandt Pike Place.

WYSO honored Mary Evans, a journalist who created ReEntry Stories to share voices of people reentering society, after she died on June 19 at age 42.

Over 60 people gathered on June 23 to celebrate her legacy, which includes co-founding the Journalism Lab and working on voter registration for the formerly incarcerated — her work made a lasting mark on local journalism.

Versiti Blood Center in Dayton needs 1200—1800 type O donors each week as summer break and vacations have reduced donations, putting trauma and surgery patients at risk.

Nicole Thruston said each donation takes about an hour and can save up to three lives.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball with the Dayton Dragons at home!

Free Yoga at Arcade Arts & Wellness Series

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Dayton Arcade — Free entry — Experience a rejuvenating yoga session with local instructors in a historic venue.

Fairborn July 4th Parade & Fireworks

4-10 p.m. & 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular parade, lively entertainment, and breathtaking fireworks.

Boro BOOM! July 4 Fireworks Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Springboro High School — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, bounce houses, live music, and food trucks in a vibrant community atmosphere.

6888 Summer Marketplace

10 AM – 2 PM — 6888 Kitchen Incubator — Free — Shop local, eat amazing food, and support local entrepreneurs rain or shine.

2025 Montgomery County Fair

Noon-10 p.m. — Montgomery County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rides, live entertainment, and a spectacular drone show at the 173rd annual celebration.

Black Box Improv's Kid Summer Camp

8 a.m. — The Black Box Improv Theater — Cost varies — A creative camp for kids to explore improvisation and make lasting friendships.

Free Concert at North Park: Brass Tracks

7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free entry — Experience a high-energy performance from Brass Tracks with a lively horn section and food trucks on site.

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade

11:30 PM — The Brightside — Ticket info TBA — Experience a live band playing the best of emo, pop-punk, and Warped Tour era music.

Front Street Art Hop

5-9 p.m. — Front Street — Free admission — Explore nearly 100 artist studios, galleries, and boutiques while enjoying live music and food.