Good morning, Dayton.

The Miami Valley Urban League released its State of Black Dayton report on Monday, Aug.

3 at The Arcade. The report shows progress — with economic gains — while noting challenges in health and homeownership among Black residents, and it urges stakeholders to bridge these gaps.

On Aug. 1, two tornadoes struck during heavy storms; the National Weather Service reported damage in Montgomery, Preble, and Franklin and near Trotwood with final survey results expected today.

Dayton Metro Library will host a screening of the documentary Are You a Librarian? this month to spotlight the work of Black librarians in communities.

Robert Owens previewed the event on Your Day + the film highlights their important role in library services.

Taste of Old North Dayton will feature local restaurant food samples and a kids zone with live music, pro wrestling, bounce houses and face painting today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event offers community resource links and a green initiative encouraging reusable water bottles.

Residential electric bills in Dayton reached record highs in July at $188 per average account, driven by a lingering heat dome and increased demand from new data centers — experts warn rates may continue to climb and add cost to monthly bills.

Ohio school buses are required to pass two safety inspections each year before transporting students; inspectors check brakes, steering, tires, and other systems.

A bus with safety defects cannot resume transport until repairs are completed + meet state standards.

Captain J. Russell Linderman leads Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton at Wright-Patterson AFB, advancing military medical research and teaming with NASA on tools like the Kraken (a device that simulates lunar landings) to boost warfighter performance.

His unit of over 100 personnel strengthens partnerships with the Air Force.

A downtown Dayton building at 33 E.

Second St. was sold for $400,000 on July 29 to Bam 33 East LLC (with a tax mailing address in Maryland) per Montgomery County records.

Sunsong North America, a Chinese-owned car parts manufacturer, purchased a 357,000 sqft industrial warehouse at 2333 McCall St. from Phoenix Dayton II Industrial Investors in July for $11M.

The transaction adds to local real estate activity in the industrial sector.

West Milton angler Kyle Grosvenor won the Great Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge with a 20.75-inch bass among 59 competitors who caught 456 fish in a month-long contest.

The award ceremony (July 29 at Crooked Handle Brewing Co. in Piqua) preceded registration opening for next year in spring 2027.

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!