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MARCH 27, 2023
A unique Carillon Park cafe reopens, 🥪 a free museum day at DAI, 🖼 a local man competes for a spot on "The Bachelorette," 🌹 and more… Here’s what you might have missed in Dayton news this week. 🗞
- The team at Curafied Dayton
- The team at Curafied Dayton
ART IN THE CITY RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN DAYTON FOR SUMMER CELEBRATION
arts & entertainment
Art in the City, a popular art event, will return to downtown Dayton this summer. This event will feature local artists and their work, live music, and other fun activities. It will take place on August 5th with submissions to sign up to display or perform by May 19. More here.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE HOSTS FREE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY DAY
arts & entertainment
The Dayton Art Institute will be offering a free admission day on March 30th to celebrate the contributions of women to the art world. Visitors will also have the opportunity to participate in special tours and other activities throughout the day from 11 am to 8 pm. Full story here.
BEAVERCREEK MAN COMPETES FOR LOVE ON "THE BACHELORETTE"
locally grown
Taylor Pegg, a 32-year-old Beavercreek man, is among the potential contestants for the 20th season of the popular television show, "The Bachelorette." He will be one of many men vying for the affection of the show's star, 27-year-old Charity Lawson from Georgia. The new season of "The Bachelorette" is set to air later this year. Original story here.
local marketing agency offers free social media consultation
sponsored
Van Tec Marketing is a social media marketing agency based in Dayton, Ohio. Their services allow businesses to leverage the power of the most popular social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, by growing your brand and generating leads. Van Tec offers their services nationally to any sized business, creating success by making clients look like a leader in their industry. They provide personalized plans and pricing to meet your needs and goals. "You know your message, we articulate and deliver it." Visit Van Tec Marketing's website to learn more about their services and to set up a free social media consultation!
CULP’S CAFE REOPENS IN CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK AFTER COVID CLOSURE
food & drink
Culp's Cafe, a popular eatery located in Carillon Historical Park, has reopened after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The “one-of-a-kind eatery paying homage to small soda fountains, lunch counters and the Culp family” is known for its homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Visitors can enjoy their food while taking in the beautiful scenery of the park. Check out the full story here.
DAYTON OFFICE SECURES CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT
business
The Dayton office of London-based RELX Inc., an analytics company that provides information-based analytics and decision tools, has secured a contract modification to continue providing support to the Department of Defense. The modification is worth $3.3 million and will allow the office to continue providing services related to logistics and engineering support. The deal will bring new work to the company’s Miamisburg operation which could lead to local hires and may accelerate the firm's growth in the region. More here.
LOCAL DJ OWNS MOST PROPERTIES ON DAYTON NUISANCE LIST
community
Donatian Mahanga, a Congolese refugee who goes by the name DJ Grin the Peacemaker, owns more properties on the Dayton nuisance list than any other individual. The properties have been the subject of complaints from neighbors due to issues such as overgrown grass and trash, however Mahanga has stated that he is working to fix the properties and rent them out mainly to refugees who often struggle to find housing they can afford and that will accept them. See the full story here.
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