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February 27, 2023
A pirate-themed attraction is underway at Kings Island, 🏴☠️️ locals donate thousands to Turkey, 💓 a new shipping container food court is coming downtown 🤤 and more… Here’s what you might have missed in Dayton news this week. 🗞
- The team at Curafied Dayton
- The team at Curafied Dayton
KINGS ISLAND SHARES NEW DETAILS ON UPCOMING ADVENTURE PORT ATTRACTION
arts & entertainment
Kings Island amusement park unveils new concept art for their latest attraction, Adventure Port. The attraction will feature a pirate-themed experience with a large ship, water slides, a restaurant, and interactive elements. Set to open in the summer of 2022 in the Soak City Waterpark area, Adventure Port will be a unique addition to the park's offerings. More here.
DOROTHY LANE MARKET ADDS SWEET P'S HANDCRAFTED ICE POPS TO LOCAL PRODUCT LINEUP
food & drink
Dorothy Lane Market in Ohio now offers Sweet P's Handcrafted Ice Pops in all three of its locations. Sweet P's creates small-batch ice pops with locally sourced and natural ingredients in various flavors. The partnership allows Sweet P's to expand its reach and introduce its products to more customers. Sweet P's founder expressed her excitement about the collaboration with the grocery chain. Learn more here.
DAYTON TURKISH COMMUNITY AND LOCAL RESTAURANT RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILIES IN TURKEY
philanthropy
The Dayton Turkish-American Society and Azra’s Mediterranean Cuisine have raised nearly $10,000 to support families in Turkey affected by the economic crisis. The money was donated to the Turkish Red Crescent, a humanitarian organization. The campaign involved the restaurant pledging to donate 10% of its sales, and the community making additional donations. The fundraising efforts aim to help alleviate some of the financial difficulties faced by families in Turkey. Check out the full story here.
WASHINGTON-CENTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY CREATES NEW WORKSPACE FOR PARENTS
community
The Washington-Centerville Public Library has created a new workspace for parents who need a quiet and comfortable space to work while their children play nearby. The "Parent WorkSpace" is located in the children's department and features a worktable, comfortable seating, and charging stations for electronic devices. The space was created in response to feedback from parents who needed a space where they could work while supervising their children. The library hopes that this new offering will make it easier for parents to balance work and childcare responsibilities. Original story here.
OHIO INDUSTRIAL PARK POISED TO BRING ALMOST 300 NEW JOBS
business
An Ohio industrial park is moving closer to bringing almost 300 new jobs to the area, pending final approval from the company's board of directors. The Miami County Commissioners have approved a tax incentive package for the company that plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Troy Industrial Park. The tax incentive package includes a 15-year, 100% property tax exemption and a sales tax exemption for construction materials. The new manufacturing facility is expected to have a significant economic impact on the area, creating jobs and boosting local businesses. More here.
SHIPPING CONTAINER FOOD HALL PROPOSED FOR DAYTON
food & drink
A developer has proposed a shipping container food hall for the Webster Station neighborhood in Dayton. The food hall would be built using modified shipping containers and would feature a variety of food and beverage vendors. The project is still in the planning phase, and no timeline or cost estimates have been provided. The proposed food hall could be a unique addition to the Dayton food scene and contribute to the ongoing revitalization efforts in the area. Learn more here.
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