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APril 11, 2022

Spring is springing in southwest Ohio. While you were dusting off your pollen allergy meds, here's what you might have missed in local news this week.

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DAYTON business leader goes to outer space
LIFESTYLE

3,2,1…blast off! Larry Connor, Dayton-area business leader and philanthropist, is the pilot of Space X’s first private charter flight to outer space. Connor and three other passengers are scheduled to take a 10-day trip to the International Space Station. Reports say that participants paid $55 million each. Explore the full story and watch a video of the launch here.

FORMER HOTEL COULD BECOME ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION HOTSPOT
BUSINESS

Out with the old, in with the new. The new owners of the former Dayton Grand Hotel are proposing to turn the space into a prohibition-themed entertainment center that would feature bowling, golf, game simulations, and apartment living space. Check out the full story here.

DAYTON dragons have special events planned for 2022 season
sports

Hey batter, batter swing! The Dragons kicked off their season on Friday at Day Air Ballpark, but this year they’re giving fans more than just baseball to look forward to. The organization will hold events such as firework shows, family movie nights, and meet-and-greets. The team currently holds the longest sell-out streak in all of Class-A baseball at a record 1,385 consecutively sold-out regular season home games. Check out a list of all the events here.​

THE YUMMIEST SPOTS IN DAYTON FOR EASTER BRUNCH
FOOD & DRINK

Hoppy meals. Restaurants in the Dayton-area are putting together Easter menus in preparation for Sunday. Word on the street is that the Easter Bunny will be making a guest appearance at some of the establishments! Scan the menus by reading the full story here.

local organizations team up to support black artists
arts & entertainment

Art is all around us. The Dayton Art Institute and the African American Visual Artists Guild are teaming up on a joint exhibit to highlight Black artists. The exhibit, called Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, will feature a variety of local artists and will run through May 22nd. Check out the full story here.​​

local COMPANY COMPETES IN NATIONAL BARCLAYS CONTEST
BUSINESS

Dayton company, Advanced & Innovative Multifunctional Materials LLC (AIMM), is the only Ohio-based finalist in the national Barclay's "Small Business, Big Wins" contest, offering a $60,000 grand prize to support small business. Over 5,000 applications were received and AIMM was selected as a top applicant. Votes take place everyday between Wednesday, April 13 and Friday, April 22. You can vote here to help them win!​​
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Claire Myree, Curator & Writer
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