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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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EFFECTS OF PANDEMIC COFFEE CONSUMPTION INCLUDE STAINED TEETH
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dayton native wins food network barbeque competiton
FOOD & DRINK

Licensed to grill. Dayton native and Wright State alumna, Erica Blaire Roby, has been named “Master of ‘Cue” after winning Food Network’s televised barbeque competition, “BBQ Crawl.” Hosted by famous chefs Bobby Flay, Micheal Simon, and Eddie Jackson, this show is a four-part competition where the erlit “pitmasters” from all over the country face off in the ultimate showdown to determine who is the best barbecuer of them all. Check out this sizzlin’ story here.

DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDeNT RECeiVES MUSIC AWARD
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Please don't stop the music. Elizabeth Lolli, superintendent of Dayton Public Schools, has been named this year’s recipient of the Administrator Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education. Given by the Save the Music Foundation, this award recognizes superintendents who show extraordinary commitment to supporting music education in their school districts. Check out the full story here.

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED WINE AND OYSTER BAR OPENS IN DAYTON AREA
FOOD & DRINK

Do you want some cheese with that wine? How about oysters? Silver Slipper, a highly anticipated oyster and wine bar, is finally opening in the Dayton area. As one of the only places in the area that serves oysters, owners Lorelei Fink and Simon Gifford are excited to offer customers a unique dining experience and aesthetic. Check out the full story here.​

dayton charity organization gearing up for dodgeball fundraiser
philanthropy

Remember the 5 D’s: Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. After taking a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Springfield Salvation Army is hosting the Nocturnal Fury Charity Dodgeball Tournament. All proceeds from the event will go toward the Clark County senior citizens and youth. Check out the full story here.

crumbl cookies FINALLY arrives in dayton
food & drink

C is for cookie. And Crumbl. The popular gourmet cookie franchise has opened two new locations in Beavercreek and Washington Township. With its assortment of sweet treats, Crumbl Cookies has been named the nation's fastest growing cookie company. Grab a glass of milk and dunk into the full story here.​​

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Claire Myree, Curator & Writer
Arielle Cassidy, Editor