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APril 4, 2022

We're still salty about all the fake news we had to filter out over April Fool's Day. Nonetheless, here's what you have missed in (actual) local news this week.

​- The team at Curafied Dayton

HOME SWEET DAYTON
SPONSORED

Do you have friends or family that you’d like to convince to move back to the Dayton area? One of the latest projects out of local think tank, The Collaboratory, is a relationship-based talent attraction initiative called Dayton Homecoming. Unlike a typical government-based initiative, Dayton Homecoming relies on local family members and friends to share its in-development resources and events geared towards the excitement and support of moving folks back. For more info and updates, join the Dayton Homecoming Facebook page and check out their first in-person event at Franco's downtown, Wednesday, April 6 at 5 pm.

DAYTON CHEF HONORED IN INTERnATIONAL SANDWICH COMPETITION
food & drink

*Chef’s kiss.* Local chef, Elizabeth Valenti, won second place in the International Italian Sandwich Competition that took place in Las Vegas. When Valenti is not out winning national honors, she is the executive chef and partner at Wheat Penny Oven and Bar in Dayton. Check out the full story here.

CHICKEN RESTAURANT OWNED BY SHAQ COMING TO DAYTON
FOOD & DRINK

Slam dunk. NBA legend, Shaquille O’ Neal, is the founder of Big Chicken restaurant, which is launching a Dayton-area location in Austin Landing. Representatives from Austin Landing say the restaurant is set to open in the next 90 days. More here.

DAYTON RIVERFRONT PLANS FOR NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
ENVIRONMENT

Let’s take the scenic route. The Dayton Riverfront Plan has some exciting renovations planned for the riverfront area. One of these plans includes expanding an existing park, creating a new park, and creating a bridge between the two. The bridge, named “The Unity Bridge,” would have green-spaces, benches, and other amenities for park-goers to enjoy. Stroll on over to the full story here.​

dayton native receives grammy nomination
arts & entertainment

Roll out the red carpet. Jamee Ranta, Dayton native and 2004 graduate from Stebbins High School, was nominated for her first Grammy as producer of Justin Bieber’s music video “Peaches.” Ranta has also won MTV VMA and BET Best Video awards for her work on Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” video and Cardi B’s “WAP” video featuring Megan Thee Stallion. Learn more by reading the full story here.

CEO OF DOROTHY LANE MARKET HONORED BY NATIONAL FOOD INSTITUTE
feel good

Congratulations are in order. Norman Mayne, chairman and CEO of Dayton’s Dorothy Lane Market, was one of this year’s recipients of the Food Marketing Institute's Sidney R. Rabb Award for Statesmanship. This award recognizes food leaders who honorably serve their communities and customers. Shop the full story here.​​
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​We’ll be back again next week.
Claire Myree, Curator & Writer
Arielle Cassidy, Editor

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