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JANUARY 31, 2022
Happy Monday and what 👏a 👏game.👏 While you stock up on new Bengals merch, here's what you might have missed in local news this past week.
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Work it out. A 120-year-old, 20,000 sq. ft. ice cream cone factory in the Historic Huffman District had become a derelict, graffitied eyesore over the decades until one creative couple saw its potential to be something great again. Remodeled and repurposed as an event venue, The Lift, as it's now called, is the perfect gathering place for your next corporate event. Check for tours and availability here.
NEW PERUVIAN RESTAURANT COMING SOON
FOOD & DRINK
Come through, Peru. The culinary team behind Salar in the Oregon District is opening an authentic Peruvian restaurant concept in Centerville this spring. Called Manna, “meaning ‘food from God to feed the soul,’ it will offer Peruvian cuisine with a French influence, according to Manna’s general manager, Michael Sexton.” Learn more here.
DAYTON FUNK RADIO SHOW GOES NATIONWIDE
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
We got the funk. “The Dayton Scene Radio Show,” a radio program headed up by David R. Webb, Sr., founder and CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center in Dayton, is now nationally syndicated in 30 markets from its flagship station, WCSU 88.9 FM in Wilberforce. “Dayton is called the ‘Gem City’ (and) one of its brightest treasures is funk music,” Webb said. “The heartbeat of this unique show is to ensure future generations are exposed to this wonderful music art form. At the same time, we emphasize funk’s rippling effect and influence upon contemporary musicians.” Full story here.
LOCAL COUPLE OPENS DOG SUPPLY STORE DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS
Ruffin’ it. EmBark Dayton Dog Supply, the brainchild of local husband-and-wife Ben and Nicole Miller, opened this past weekend. Located at 33 South St. Clair Street, which is on the first floor of St. Clair Lofts, the boutique will specialize in raw and natural foods/treats, as well as accessories such as leashes, bandanas and grooming supplies. It will also host events such as a build-your-own leash workshop, and an interactive "laboratory" where dog owners can make treats for their furry friends. More here.
OHIO POLICE AGENCIES RECEIVE FUNDING FOR BODY CAMS
PUBLIC SAFETY
Say cheese. $4.7 million in grants have been awarded to 109 local law enforcement agencies for body camera systems. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says the cameras have proven to be important in police agencies that already use them. “Of the 109 local law enforcement agencies receiving grants, 49 will use the money to create new body camera programs. The remaining 60 agencies will dedicate funding toward expanding or upgrading existing technology.” Original story here.
MIAMI U GRADS WIN SHARK TANK DEAL, EARN HUGE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
BUSINESS
Deal inked. Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor, Miami University Class of 2019 finance majors, saw their tattoo skin-care product, Mad Rabbit, spike in sales after landing a deal on “Shark Tank” with Mark Cuban last year. And things don’t seem to be stopping there as the duo has linked up with Inked magazine and store for an exclusive partnership. Full story here.
dayton pbs station gets national award
arts & entertainment
Tuned in. The National Educational Telecommunications Association’s Community Engagement Award for COVID-19 Community Engagement went to Dayton’s local PBS Station for it’s special programing during lockdown. The award was for the content of three virtual summer camps that included PBS Kids content, story times, crafts, field trips and more. “The camps enabled families, caregivers and teachers to leverage online content to help fight ‘summer slide,’ especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Learn more here.
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