I grew up in Dayton (actual Dayton) from 0-18, then lived all over for 20 years moving “back” last year to Springboro for a job near Cincinnati. Would you all consider Springboro to be part of Dayton? I oftentimes forget I live near Dayton until we have a reason to go downtown. I never heard of Springboro growing up.
Join us on Friday 7/10 from 5pm-9pm for an unforgettable evening of art and food! Explore incredible works from talented local artists while enjoying delicious eats from 30+ food trucks, all in one place for one night only!!
It's the perfect opportunity to support local businesses, discover your next favorite piece of art, and try something new! Bring your friends and come hungry! Free and family friendly!Leashed pets are welcome!
Front Street is located at 1001 E 2nd St. Dayton OH 45402
Art Encounters is inside Building 100, Door A, First Gallery on the right.
I’m in Kettering right now and looking for a place that sells milkshakes! Really good ones! Preferably not too far from here! Trying to cool down in this heat.
Hey all. I’m trying to any gym or spa or WMCA of the sort that has a sauna or a steam room of some kind. I’ve tried my best to look around but none exist based on my findings.
Does anyone know a place that has one? I’m looking in the Dayton area ideally but even 20-30 minutes outside would work for me. Any thoughts?
Hello,
A good friend of mines dog has gone missing. Last spotted on Spring Ash Dr. in Washington Township. His name is Ouzo and is a Silken Windhound. He is very friendly. If you see them or know where they might be please message me or reply to this post So I can let his owner know.
Hi. We've now lived in Dayton for 6 months as transplants from Louisville, Ky. Here's my honest review.
The good:
The parks are phenomenal. And we come from a place where Olmstead (pssst, that's the guy who did the gardens at Biltmore and Central Park in Manhattan so those stakes are high) designed most of the city parks there. Wesgerzyn? Cox Arboretum? The Grotto? (Still to come, Carillon...)Heck yeah!
We have yet to meet an openly over the top rude person, anywhere. Everybody has been friendly, engaging and open. Everybody.
Multiculturalism. We are pasty older white folk and I (not my husband) grew up in an environment that was pretty monotoned but we prefer environments that aren't. We love that this city is diverse. See the note above about how we've felt welcomed everywhere we've been by everyone.
Affordability. Yep things are hard everywhere and it's not possible to escape that life is hard for many here too, but housing is more affordable here than where we came from as are utilities, etc.
Boonshoft and the AFM were both incredible. We need to see more, like the art museum. (And? )
The architecture. It's impossible to not see the effect that hard times have had in this city but it's also very clear to see how lovely some of these older homes are or could be. Our normal travel routes take us through 5 Oaks and University Row and Riverside. We also looked very hard at Residence Park. As a fan of everything from Art Nouveau to Craftsman/Prairie Arts and MCM (especially MCM) architecture, it's fun to see how and when the city spread.
The libraries. Nuff said.
The Bad:
And what we are calling "the Dayton yellow" which is the first 5 seconds after a light turns red.
Things that just confuse us:
The 4 lane double highways separated by a full median where nothing exists that would justify a whole ass 4 lane double highway because there's nothing but big fields on both sides. Looking at you Turner and Free Pike and Shoup Mill.
Whole empty but still standing former retail stripmalls. Especially the one at Siebenthaler near Philadelphia and I think what may have been the Trotwood Mall.
The golf course off Philadelphia. Does anyone golf there and what's with the "Hook Estates" across the street?
See also that parking garage at Philadelphia and Salem near the YMCA. Um, what is that even?
The Buy Nothing Group on Facebook where people still offer or ask for money.
Things we acknowledge as big:
Redlining. We had that in Louisville too. Horrid stuff, that.
WFABP, NCR, GM and GE etc.
Patterson.
white squirrels.
Dorothy Lane Market and Gem City market.
The Wheelchair guy on Salem. Would love to know more about him as well as the one who frequents the 75 exit there.
The 2019 tornado. Yikes!
How did we do add as newcomers and what are the next logical steps for us?
Back to back weekends, very fun!
Wishing all the worst in life to anyone who takes their dog to a festival in this heat. The amount of dogs at the Americana Festival being forced to walk on searing hot concrete disgusts me.
If you heard anyone booing and confronting these idiot dog owners, that was me.
Just noticed this while dinking around on flight radar 24… everyone stay safe this holiday weekend!
best place to have a wedding venue ? currently looking and have no idea where to somewhere preferably not overly expensive
Does anybody know what happened near the restrooms at Delco park tonight? I was in the restroom and my friend and I heard many people screaming and came out and saw so many people taking pictures of something and still going crazy. We heard someone say there was a big fight but I was just curious if that’s true or what happened
Hi all, my partner and I are new to Dayton and wondering if there are any great thrift stores and local clothing shops in the area?? Any recommendations?
Anyone have any recommendations for used DVD's around? I have a couple movies I'd like to buy without having to support the Bezos empire.
This cat needs a new home. I moved to the Oregon District a couple of years ago, this cat wandered by, about five years old, healthy but almost feral then. I fed her because she was so thin. Now I’m leaving, can’t take her with, think she’s only ever lived on Green & Tecumseh. She’s very quiet, very polite, doesn’t shed much, never knocks things over. The vet says she’s chipped - somebody had her de-clawed badly, her front paws pain her - so I didn’t try very hard to find her owner. She doesn’t like to be picked up or cuddled but loves being petted, loves to sleep on my lap at night, under my desk during the day. I got her a window door so she can come and go as she pleases, she patrols the back yard but she’s probably an indoor cat now. Very picky eater, likes tuna and some dry food but salmon is a disaster. Please take her in!
Hi! I just graduated and will be working at WPAFB. I've been seeing a lot of mixed opinions about apartments but most are from 2-10 years old and wanted to see what people would recommend now.
I'm leaning towards downtown but apartments are so expensive there. I found a few that were in my budget (1400/mo) but when driving by the area for the cheaper options seemed a bit sketchy especially as a young woman. I would love an area with young professionals and was also looking at the Greene (which I've seen lots of controversy about).
Also, I lived in the university district in Columbus. So I'm unaware of how street parking works in Dayton in comparison. Is it paid or do you need a permit? Most appartments are expensive then have private parking for $65+ a month, so I was looking for ways to get around that for downtown parking. And is street parking not advised?
If anyone has any advice for good places to live that would be amazing! Thank you so much.
P.s. $1400/mo including base rent and utilities/fees (such as parking)
THANK YOU
It looks like he'll be making an appearance at the Americana Fireworks tonight and the festival tomorrow. The Netflix bus is currently parked at Centerville High. I'm wondering if anyone has spotted him at any local establishments.
Here’s all 8 of the shots I took!
I stopped in a few days ago for the first time in quite a while. A lot of their craft beer stock looked like it had been sitting for a really long time. I'm not talking Super Duper Mart from Fallout, but a few I picked up had canning dates from several years ago. I don't recall them being such a haven for shelf turds. It was like buying beer at a garage sale. I left and doubt I'll be back any time soon.
I know craft beer's had some setbacks over the past few years, but I don't see this kind of thing at other places in the area.
