Good morning, Dayton.

Firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain on July 26, and the Amherst Police Department praised their quick actions (underscoring community care).

The Springfield nonprofit Conscious Connect celebrated handing out 100,000 free books for children and families at Covenant Freedom School this week, and the organization plans to publish its first children’s book soon + continues to support local literacy and small business programs in the Miami Valley.

I-75 northbound near Dryden Road is currently shut down, and officials advise motorists to use alternative routes (WKEF report).

Dayton Public Schools will receive $320K over two years from the state to launch an advanced manufacturing program at Belmont High School (on Wayne Ave).

The funding will equip students with state-of-the-art tools to train for careers in manufacturing.

Ohio is spending $35 million to set up civics centers at state universities, and Wright State in Dayton will offer a required civics course that promotes a broad range of ideas while boosting local defense workforce development.

The law bans programs on diversity, equity and inclusion to encourage open discussion.

Montgomery County will close a section of Alex Bell Road between Paragon Road and McEwen Road for culvert work starting today; the road will remain closed for two weeks and motorists should plan alternate routes.

Dayton’s Summer Restaurant Week is underway, having begun yesterday on July 26 and running through Aug.

2. The event lets diners enjoy special prix fixe menus ranging from $20.26 to $40.26 while each meal donates $1 to local charities & hospitality programs.

Construction continues at onMain Innovation District in southern Dayton as the Think Dayton building nears a fall dried-in status for a projected opening next summer, while plans for 200 residential units + community spaces are set to begin in Spring 2027.

Free Concert at North Park: 24Seven

7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free entry — Enjoy rock, pop, and dance hits from the '70s to today with food trucks available.

LaunchPad Entrepreneurial Event

9 AM - 5 PM — Dayton Arcade — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, learn practical tools, and network at this vibrant community event.

Dayton Silent Disco: In Space

8:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Cover charge applies — Blast off into a night of dancing with multiple music genres under the stars.

Small Farm & Food Fest

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Carriage Hill MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living with hands-on activities and local food vendors.

Dayton Dragons Baseball Clinic

10 a.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Free entry — Experience an inclusive baseball clinic for individuals with developmental disabilities hosted by the Dayton Dragons.

Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the Great Lakes Loons.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Minor League baseball with the Dayton Dragons.

Turning Jane Live in Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of 'Hot Girl Rock' from the LA-based rock band Turning Jane.

St. Leonard BoomerFest 2026

Noon-10 p.m. — St. Leonard CHI Living Communities — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of BoomerFest with live music, food trucks, and a fun kids' area.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Dayton Dragons Baseball Game

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Dayton Dragons in action at one of the hottest sporting events in town!