Discover Dayton

Today was a first for me as a podcast host as I got to interview Independent candidate for Ohio's 10th Congressional District, Michael Harbaugh. While I have interviewed congressional candidates on the show before, the "first" was actually smoking a joint with a congressional candidate as we talked about his campaign and where he stands on the issues. Needless to say, he supports drug legalization. Michael and his wife co-own and operate the Wild Banana, a food truck that sells smoothies and smoothie bowls. You can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thewildbanana/. In his spare time, Michael is running for US Congress. Join me for my conversation with him as I find out where he stands on a range of issues, including healthcare, Palestine, drug legalization, election reform, and much more on this episode of Discover Dayton. To learn more about Michael's candidacy, visit his website www.harbaugh4congress.com, or follow him on social media platforms by searching for @harbaugh4congress.  Also as I mentioned on the show, I do trivia with a couple of companies and I'm looking to add some new venues, so if you'd like me to host trivia at your bar, restaurant, or local business, please reach out at gemcitydudeistpriest@gmail.com. Follow the Discover Dayton podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok by searching for @discoverdaytonpodcast, and find me on TikTok at @gemcitydudeistpriest!

Discover Dayton film critic Patrick Grieve goes deep on "Dune Part 2," the sci-fi blockbuster sequel now in theaters.

Discover Dayton's senior film critic, Patrick Grieve, reviews Jonathan Glazer's new historical drama, The Zone of Interest, which opens today at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

On today's episode of the Discover Dayton Podcast I am excited to talk with Natalie Jones, an all media journalist with Dayton Daily News and Dayton.com who focuses on food and dining, pop culture, and lifestyle. She's been in media for nine years and she is a fellow Wright State University alum whose work I enjoy reading and (especially) watching on TikTok. Today I will be asking her all about that and more on this episode of Discover Dayton. Find Natalie online at https://www.dayton.com/staff/natalie-jones/ Find her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Natalie_Reports Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nataliejonesdaytondotcom Find her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@natalie_reports You can also learn more about the host of the Discover Dayton Podcast, Arch Grieve, at www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com or find him on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@gemcitydudeistpriest.

Discover Dayton's senior film critic, Patrick Grieve, returns to theaters to check out the new animated fantasy film "The Boy and the Heron," directed by anime legend Hayao Miyazaki. You can catch the movie at Regal Fairfield Commons tonight or tomorrow night. 

Here's a short review episode on Silver Slipper, Roost, the Brightside's Battle of the Bands competition, and Trolley Stop. Hope you'll check them all out and remember that the Dayton Battle of the Bands is coming to an end soon! Tomorrow is your second-to-last night to catch one of the shows. I'll give you the breakdown on the episode! Discover Dayton Podcast is produced by Arch Grieve, aka "The Gem City Dudeist Priest," and you can learn more about him at www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com. Visit the podcast website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and watch this episode on YouTube or Instagram or TikTok if you prefer video as well! YouTube: https://youtu.be/R6FDWNIYtEk?si=89h7rQRcLgeRmst4 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast/video/7338089908759809322 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3nbK9xuEou/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link  

Today's episode is a little different and is much more of a review and list of some great date day/night locations in and around Dayton, starting with the Teapot Cafe Lounge in Dayton, which just had its grand opening yesterday on Valentine's Day. The Teapot Cafe Lounge bills itself as Ohio's first infused coffee shop lounge, and you can get infused drinks, edibles, and smokeables there. All of them were really good and I definitely recommend checking the place out! Their website (www.teapotcafelounge.com) is still under construction, but you can find them on Facebook at https://teapotcafelounge.com/. After that we headed over to West Social Tap and Table and got some lumpia from Lumpia Queen. It's definitely one of our favorite spots to go to get something to eat, especially if we're both in the mood for different things. There's a great bar in the center of it as well and you can stop in the National Aviation Historic Park across the street if you're wanting to make it an educational date. Visit https://westsocialtapandtable.com/ to find hours and vendor information.  Next up was Nails on Brown for a pedicure, and it's just hands down one of our favorite places to go to get one. They do a great job and you don't feel rushed or nickel and dimed when you visit. 10/10 would recommend! Visit https://www.nailsonbrown.com/ and book your appointment ahead of time. After that we visited Tokyo Grill Sushi Bar and Hibachi Buffet, and it was all delicious. There are a couple of locations in the area, but I would venture to guess that all are really good.  Finally, we ended the night at the Monkey Bar and Grill, and the story behind the name alone is worth the visit. Definitely check it out sometime, and I would recommend doing it in the spring or summer when you can sit outside and admire the view of the river. Visit https://themonkeybarandgrille.com/ for more information. To learn more about the Discover Dayton Podcast host, Arch Grieve, visit gemcitydudeistpriest.com. 

In this new type of episode, Discover Dayton Podcast Film Critic, Patrick Grieve, gives reviews of movies that are available to see in the Dayton area. In his first solo episode, Patrick reviews the movie Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. You can find Patrick's Letterboxd reviews by visiting https://letterboxd.com/patrickgrieve/films/reviews/. You can also listen to the interview with Patrick by checking out Episode 77 of this podcast at https://www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com/e/episode-77-interview-with-new-discover-dayton-film-critic-patrick-grieve/ or listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.

Today we welcome our first new contributor, Discover Dayton film critic Patrick Grieve! Patrick is a writer and an editor who is also a movie buff and he is going to be doing regular movie reviews for the show moving forward. In this episode, I talk to him about his movie experience and credentials and what we can expect from his regular movie reviews moving forward. His first episode is Discover Dayton Podcast Episode 78, a review of Poor Things, which you can find at https://www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com/e/episode-78-review-of-poor-things-by-discover-dayton-film-critic-patrick-grieve/ or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find Patrick's written reviews on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/patrickgrieve/films/reviews/ and you can listen to his first episode by downloading Episode 78 of this podcast.  To learn more about the show host, Arch Grieve, visit his website www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com where you can learn more about how he can help you with your next wedding, divorce, or marketing initiative. Reach out via email at gemcitydudeistpriest@gmail.com.  If you are interested in being a show contributor, reach out to us at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com!

My guest today, Scott Atkinson, goes by "Cigar Box Scott" on TikTok, and he's a talented musician who has been playing his cigar box guitar a lot lately. He specializes in old-time bluegrass and folk and traditional music, or whatever you want to call it, and he plays right here in the Dayton area. This episode is actually a cross-posting from my other podcast, Killing Time With Arch, where I interview TikTok creators. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts or at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/killingtimewitharch/. If you want to see Scott playing live, he's going to be at the Yellow Cab Tavern on January 4, so you won't want to miss that. You can learn more about him on his website, www.cigarboxscott.com.  If you'd like to learn more about me, your host, you can visit www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com, where you can learn about everything I can do for you ranging from helping you travel to Bosnia to officiating your wedding or mediating your divorce! Thanks so much for listening, take care everyone, and stay funky, Dayton. 

For today's Discover Dayton Podcast episode I'm talking to someone who is just down the road from me in the Belmont neighborhood of Dayton, so close that I was able to walk to the interview for the first time ever! Her name is Nicole Cornett and she's the owner of Billie Gold Bubble Tea. I spoke with her on location at her new Dayton boba tea shop in Belmont and I hope to be back there later tonight for book club too!  In this episode I find out where she first tried boba, what inspired her to do a food truck business, where all of the awesome decor she has in the shop came from, collaborations she does with other businesses, and much, much more. Be sure to tune in to learn more about events she hosts, such as book club and the other cool things she has going on, like her bingo night upcoming clothing swap! To learn more about the shop visit billiegoldbubbletea.com, and be sure to like and subscribe to this podcast too. As always I just like to remind people that you can find me online at www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com and on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @gemcitydudeistpriest. I can do everything from perform your upcoming wedding to helping you work through your divorce, make you a cool t-shirt, and take you to Bosnia and Herzegovina, so please take a minute to check it out! And if this episode inspires you to want to start your own food truck, I really do know where you can get one! Shoot me an email at gemcitydudeistpriest@gmail.com and I'll be in touch. And finally you can now find me each week hosting trivia at Trail Town Brewing in Yellow Springs on Tuesdays from 7-9PM, so I hope to see you there!

Today my guest for the show is someone who has been on the soundtrack of my life recently (via his song "Are You With That,") so I was super excited to talk with him. On this episode we discuss what got him into music, who he'd love to collaborate with, haters, and much more, so you won't want to miss this one! Visit his website at https://www.dknightisreal.com to learn about everything from his EP release later this month to his show later this weekend. Many thanks to him for coming on the show! As always I just like to remind people that you can find me online at www.gemcitydudeistpriest.com and on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @gemcitydudeistpriest. I can do everything from perform your wedding to helping you work through your divorce, make you a cool t-shirt, and take you to Bosnia and Herzegovina, so please take a minute to check it out! Thanks for listening and stay funky, Dayton!

Well it's been a minute, but the Discover Dayton Podcast is back! This is an interview that's about a year old now, and I hated sitting on it for so long. That said, last year was one of significant change for me as I went through a divorce, tried to move out of the country to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and then met someone and fell in love and am now engaged. So, since I'll be sticking around, I'm starting the show back up! My guest on the show is arguably the most famous rocker in Eastern Europe, and his name is Dragan “Dji Dji” Jankelic. He was the drummer for the most popular ex-Yugoslav rock group in its day: Bijelo Dogma (or White Button). I met him by chance at a BnB in Sarajevo during a visit there last year and he was gracious enough to sit down with me for an interview. Known as the “Bonham of the Balkans,” Jankelic was famous for his innovative drumming techniques, such as being the first to introduce the use of double-bass pedals to the Balkans. In this interview we talk about all kinds of things that you won't want to miss. And, if you think traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina might be in your future but aren't sure what all there is to do, head over to my new travel company website: www.gemcitytravels.com, and learn more about what awaits you there. I also plan on leading trips there in the future, so reach out if you'd like to learn more! Finally, I mention the ex-Yugo Rock Center in this podcast, which is run by some friends of mine and honors the rockers of the former Yugoslavia. I hope you'll check out their website and consider going one day to visit with me! You can find them online at https://ex-yurock.com/. One more note about episodes - I won't be publishing at the rate I was before. I'm hoping to put out between 1-2 episodes per week right now, so I hope you'll savor them! Thanks for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.  

For those who don't know already this is the second to last episode I plan to do before leaving the show in the hands of a more-than-capable duo that I can't wait to announce... but until then here's my interview with the Turbofolk musical sensation, Fazlija, who is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and happened to be doing a show in Sarajevo during my trip there this summer. Many thanks to him for sitting down to talk with me, and to my friend, Midhat Efendira, for translating the conversation! You can learn more about Fazlija or reach out about booking through his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FAZLIJAOFFICIAL1.

For today's episode, I'm excited to talk with Jonathan McNeal, manager of The NEON movie theater right here in downtown Dayton. The Neon is a non-profit independent movie theater that shows some great films and has an excellent and reasonably priced snack bar and is by far my favorite place to watch a movie, so I'm excited to have the chance to talk with Jonathan.   You can find The NEON online at www.neonmovies.com.   Also, I apologize that I haven't had episodes out recently. For those who don't know I'm actually going to be moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina next year, so I'm no longer going to be doing the show. But, if you love the show just know that I am looking to hand it off and leave it in good hands, so more on that as soon as I have more information...   That said, I do have two more interviews that I hope to post soon, but I can't promise what the posting timeline will look like, but they were both recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, one of our seven sister cities.    I do plan on possibly starting a podcast when I move to Sarajevo about Bosnia and Herzegovina, however, and maybe even starting a tourism business, so if you want to keep in touch and might be interested in having me help you organize a trip there in the future then you can send me an email at gemcitydudeistpriest@gmail.com and I'll let you know if and when I do decide to start something, whether it's a podcast or a business or both!   Thanks so much though for your support for this podcast, it's truly been great being able to spotlight a city that I'll be very sad to leave behind, and thanks to everyone who came on the show and helped me in other ways, including my Patreon supporters. I appreciate you all! Please keep in touch :)   arch

Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton Podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. My name is Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and there's a lot that happened last week in Dayton and much going on this weekend and beyond. It was a very tough week in terms of local restaurant news, but there's much better news when it comes to retaining young people. There are also wine and beer events coming up as well as improv, music, dinosaurs, and more, so be sure to tune in to find out what's going on in the Gem City. Also, I'm currently in Dallas TX at the Podcast Movement's annual conference, and in one of the sessions I learned that one of the number one ways people learn about new shows is from a friend, so I know I say this every week, but please share this episode with a friend… do it right now! Also many thanks to my Patreon supporters Dustin, Jennifer, Valerie, Patti, and Randy. If you'd like to join them it would really go a long way towards supporting this show, so please visit discoverdaytonpodcast.com to learn more about how you can do so and the benefits you'll receive starting at just $1 per month.  Finally, I forgot to say this during the show, but for now, at least, I'm teaching more classes this semester than I have in the past, so for at least the time being I will only have two episodes per week. One will be an interview-based episode and the other a news roundup. I hate to say this, but if you'd like to hear more episodes each week then please support the show on Patreon, which will allow me to get the support I need to publish more episodes. Learn how to do so at discoverdaytonpodcast.com.

Today I'm excited to get to talk to someone I consider a personal mentor in my own life who is now a teacher in Yellow Springs and the Chair of the Dayton Sister City Committee. We used to work together at the Dayton Regional STEM School, however, and we still hang out and brew beer together quite often, and his name is Kevin Lydy. Join me as I talk with Kevin and learn about what the Dayton Sister City Committee is, who our sister cities are, and how the program works. You can learn more about the committee online at www.daytonsistercitycommittee.org. If you'd like to get involved be sure to shoot an email to info@daytonsistercitycommittee.org or come to the next meeting!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

It's August 12, 2022, which means it's time for your news roundup episode where I read the news so you don't have to. Be sure to listen to find out what happened last week in Dayton, as well as learn about what's going on this weekend and beyond. Also, as I mention in the episode I'll be taking next week off as I'm still traveling and it will be hard to get episodes published next week, so I'll be back on August 22 with some episodes recorded in Sarajevo, one of Dayton's sister cities, so I look forward to sharing those with you then!

Today's episode is a history-themed one, and just as a fair warning we will be talking about Nazi POWs who were held at Wright-Patterson AFB. The story is a fascinating one though and my guest, Kathleen Caffrey, does a great job of discussing the nuances of it. It's a story though that I hadn't heard about until I read it in the Dayton Daily News, where she published her first citizen-journalism piece, which you can find here: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/green-creatures-at-wright-patt-german-pows-created-artwork-in-the-40s/NISWFRH3TRCZ7JPWCMNXDGSZZE/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.  Please follow along on Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Well today is Friday, August 5th, so that means it's time for your weekly news roundup, where I read the news so you don't have to! It was kind of a slow news week last week, but today we'll look at payments Montgomery County will receive as part of an opiod settlement, and I'll tell you an upcoming LEGO convention, and much more. There are events happening as early as tonight, so don't wait to listen! Also, I wanted to update everyone that three of you participated in the competition to get some free merch by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Facebook, so many thanks to KeddyAllen, wsuraider88, and winner of the competition and former Gem City Podcast co-host, Terry Izzy Rock Martin, so congrats and please get in touch to let me know what you want! Many thanks as well to the show's Patreon supporters Dustin Waters, Randy Brooks, Valerie Smith, Jennifer Riggsby, and Patti Heard. Thanks as well to my writer Johanna Kauflin, thank you for listening, and stay funky, Dayton!

On the show today is a special episode where I get to interview multiple vendors from the Oak and Ivy Family Market, which is located at Oak and Ivy Park in the Wright-Dunbar Neighborhood in Dayton. My first interview is with Aimee Plesa, the market manager for the market who is also a vendor at 2nd Street Market downtown. Oak and Ivy started as a way for vendors to have an additional place to sell their goods and is pretty new, so join me as I talk with all of the vendors who were there the same night I was! Oak and Ivy goes from 4-8pm every last Thursday of the month now through October. You can find them on oakandivymarket.com.  Aimee's own business is also the owner of Speakeasy Sweets, a local candy company featuring traditional and trendy candy and baked goods recipes. Find out more at speakeasysweets.com.  Erica is the owner of Royal Mischief Creations, and she had her first debut as an artist at the Oak and Ivy Market the night I spoke with her. You can find her at @royal_mischief on Instagram to see some of her amazing artwork! Next up I spoke with Clarissa Patterson, owner of Eclore Candle Co, a local candle company that arose from her making candles during the pandemic. She makes soy candles in particular and has some amazing scents. Learn more at eclorecandleco.com! Up next I spoke with Invictus Omnia, a local handcrafted jewelry and other creations based here in Dayton. You can find them at @invictusomnia on Instagram.  After that I spoke to Erin, the Upcycling Librarian. She makes handmade products like journals and bookmarks out of old books. She's also on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/UpcyclingLibrarian, or you can just type in upcyclinglibrarian.com. I spoke next with Marty Watson of Cabin Fever Confections, which is another 2nd Street Market vendor as well who is just starting to put up shop at Oak and Ivy Market as well. You can find her at cabinfeverconfections.com.  Heather Bryant, Owner of HD Fine Arts and a co-owner of Speakeasy Sweets was next. Heather is an artist who likes to do some amazing paintings. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram @fineartbyhd.  I talked with Cassie next, who owns a macrame fiber art business called Knotted Design Co, which started during the pandemic. She makes some amazing stuff and I have one of her hanging basket nets, which I love! You can find her on Facebook and Instagram and Etsy by searching Knotted Design Company.  Jenny from Jennie's Turtle Nails was up next. You can find her at jenniesturtlenails.com.  I talked with Mark Tarziers (again) after that, who I've also had on the show previously. You can find more about them at daytonmicrogreens.com.  I talked with Brad Garrett of Corner Hill Farm next, a produce grower in New Vienna. You can find them online at cornerhillfarm.com. I talked with Nicole next, who is the owner of Billie Gold Bubble Tea, which is one of my favorite beverages and favorite places to get bubble tea. You can find them online at billiegoldbubbletea.com! Up next was another repeat guest, which was Kathleen, owner of Pink Moon Goods, a cool home goods and paper goods shop here in Dayton. She had some big news to share though since my last interview that you won't want to miss! Visit pinkmoongoods.com for more information.  And finally I spoke with Christine, who wasn't a vendor (yet), but may be soon! She gave me some cookies and is the owner of Magic Gem Sweets, a local baking company. You can find her at @magicgemsweets on Instagram! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.  Please follow along on Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Today I'm excited to get to talk with Samantha Maang of Dayton's Front Street Studios, an artists' colony in the heart of downtown Dayton that is located inside a repurposed factory setting. We'll talk about everything from what the buildings used to be to which artists you can find there to her own artwork, so it's an episode you won't want to miss!   You can find out more about Front Street Studios at their website at frontstreet.art, or find them on Facebook and Instagram.    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.  Please follow along on Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

On today's news roundup episode there's a lot to cover, including the City of Dayton Commission approving the use of automated license plate readers over citizens' objections, changes coming to the Dayton International Airport, and lots happening including the Dayton Celtic Fest and Dayton Air Show, so you won't want to miss this episode!

My interview today is with Bryan Brookes of the Drowsy Lads, one of the bands that's playing at the upcoming Celtic Festival this weekend. It was a lot of fun talking with him about everything from Irish and Celtic music to learning new languages and traveling to Ireland, so I hope you enjoy this episode. He was also kind enough to share one of their songs, so you'll have that to look forward to as well! If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Toay is Friday, July 22nd, 2022, and that means that it's time for your news roundup episode. Join me today as I go over last week's news, including updates on the Dayton Police Department's efforts to purchase plate readers here in Dayton, protests of Premier Health, as well as a lot of upcoming events and things to do in Dayton starting today and beyond. Also, happy anniversary to my wife, Amanda!

My guest on the show today is Mark Tarziers, owner of Dayton Microgreens. Not sure what microgreens are? I wasn't either! Join me in this episode to learn all about what micro greens are, what their health benefits are, and how you can grow your own. It's a really informative interview and I hope you enjoy it!   To learn more about Dayton Microgreens, visit daytonmicrogreens.com, or you can find them on TikTok too!    If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.comand select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

On today's show I'm excited to get to talk to Stan Dohner of Dohner Maple Products, LLC. He and his sister have a spot at 2nd Street Market, where we recorded the episode in person. I love making and consuming maple syrup, so this is a very exciting episode for me, so join me for my discussion with him to learn all about how maple syrup is made, what kinds of products you can make with it, and more.   To learn more about Dohner Maple Products, LLC, visit dohnermaple.com.   To find out more about the distillery that Dohner Maple Products partners with, visit indiancreekdistillery.com.    If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.comand select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

It's Friday, July 15, 2022, and this week your news roundup episode is coming to you from Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina! Your news and events, however, are from Dayton. As always, there's a lot happening tonight, so be sure to listen soon so you can hear about all of the cool thing happening this weekend and beyond! Show transcript: Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton Podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. My name is Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today I'm actually recording this episode six hours ahead of you in Sarajevo, one of Dayton's sister cities, where I'll be through almost the end of the month, so you might hear unfamiliar sounds, like the water running next to me. It's a beautiful city and you should visit! But today of course is Friday, which means it's time for your news roundup episode, where I read the news so you don't have to, so stay tuned for that as well as upcoming events in just a moment. And now for last week's news: Early voting for Ohio's August primary started this week and election security is a bigger concern than ever. Montgomery County Board of Elections infrastructure engineer Adam Lawson says security is an every-day concern, not just on election days. According to Lawson, Dayton's election cyber-security is strong, but attackers are always changing and evolving, so security measures also have to continue to grow. Ransomware is of particular concern lately. More traditional security measures are in place as well, such as keeping voting machines under lock and key, video cameras all around voting and counting areas, and ensuring that members of both major parties are present at all times. When auditing the results of the May 3rd primary, Montgomery County found the results to be 100% accurate. The county is also participating in a pilot program with the state of Ohio to further upgrade their security measures.  Premier Health's Barbershop Health Clinics will be running through August for anyone interested. These clinics aim to raise awareness of chronic illnesses and promote healthy living in Black communities in the Miami Valley. There will be food compliments of Sugarcreek Food Truck, various health screenings, and free fresh produce. To see when and where the clinics will be, visit premierhealth.com.  The City of Dayton is seeking grants to construct a footbridge across the intersection of U.S. 35 and Abbey Avenue. Many pedestrians, including children, have to cross 8 lanes of interstate traffic to get to the West Branch library, which has area leaders worried. Dayton City Commissioner Shenise Turner-Sloss in particular spoke about the danger recently on social media. There are some short-term safety measures in place, but city officials say a permanent solution would be much better. Though there is no record of pedestrian crashes at the Abbey-35 intersection, other accidents are fairly common. Many motorists drive much faster than the 50 mph speed limit and the Dayton Daily News observed many running red lights. Further development in the area will likely only increase pedestrian traffic. Public works is seeking $3.5 million for a bridge over the interstate.    The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a plan over one year in the making, has been approved and already secured about $13 million in federal funding for the Dayton region. The CEDS was developed with input from business owners, government leaders, and community members in partnership with the federal Economic Development Administration. The new five-year plan includes equity and inclusiveness as core values, a first for the plan which was last updated in 2012. Greater West Dayton Incubator director Whitney Barkley believes the program will help small businesses most with sustainability by making certain resources more readily available. The CEDS laid out five priorities for the area: workforce development, infrastructure, diverse communities, small business support, and a resilient, diversified economy.  The Dayton Metro Library Main Branch is running art workshops through the month of July as part of the Ocean of Possibilities summer challenge theme. Artist in residence Delora Buford-Buchanan will be transforming the Opportunity Space windows into a 3D aquarium, and you can help her fill it up with creatures of all sorts. There are five remaining workshop days and registration is not required. For more information, check out dayton-metrolibrary.org/programs.  Crime is down a bit overall in the Dayton area, but Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal says it's no time to celebrate. While crime overall is down 1% and Part 1 violent crime is down 10%, other offenses are on the rise, and Dayton remains high in crime in Ohio. Homicides and aggravated robberies are up from last year, though aggravated assaults and non-aggravated robberies are down. Dayton Police noted that violence most often occurs between people who know each other, like family or romantic partners, and rarely happens between strangers. There have been a number of fairly successful gun reduction initiatives in the Miami Valley, bringing firearm-related incidents down by quite a bit. The most common and rising crimes are burglaries, both in homes and of automobile parts. Police encourage locking of doors and installation of security cameras and extra outdoor lighting if possible to deter would-be thieves.  The House of Bread is looking for volunteers to help serve warm meals to the Dayton community every day between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Anyone over the age of 16 who is fully vaccinated is welcome to help out, and you can e-mail JudithMoore-HOB@gmail.com to sign up. They are also always accepting food and money donations, for more information about that visit houseofbread.org.  Link: Dayton Bike Share recently received a shipment of 140 new electric bikes that are expected to be rolled out in the Miami Valley within the next week or so. This more than doubles the ride-share's bike supply which can be found at 37 Link hubs across the Miami Valley. The electronically-assisted vehicles make riding easier, especially up hills, and are checked out about twice as often as Link's non-electric models. Also, every Wednesday in July, the unlocking fee will be waived and you can ride for one hour for free.   The Dayton Police Department's plans to implement automated license plate readers in the city may have hit a few roadblocks as a community coalition raises concerns over the department's transparency. There is a public hearing scheduled for July 20th regarding the technology, but the Coalition on Public Protection is asking that it be delayed, saying Dayton PD has not yet shared crucial and impartial information proving that plate readers will have an impact on reducing crime and furthering other law enforcement goals. Other members of the community have pointed out the negative impact the implementation could have on minority communities and privacy in general. Last year the Dayton City Commission passed a resolution requiring Dayton police to publish impact reports on proposed surveillance initiatives before they are considered for acquisition. Opponents of the technology say they have not yet done that for automated plate readers, pointing out that the published reports contain more opinions and unchecked claims than data, and what data there is was not provided by independent, non-law enforcement sources.   The Dayton planning board has approved the plan put forward for the old Good Samaritan hospital site. Construction will now go forward on the facility including a YMCA, various health clinics, nonprofits, and an athletic field. Many have praised the plan and the benefits it will bring to the community, but some believe it doesn't quite reach the vision many in the community had for the space. Planning board member Matt Sauer called the plan “unambitious,” and he's not alone in wishing that the facility had, for example, a full-service medical center. Others have raised concerns about parking and pedestrian safety, pointing out that the plan includes a large parking lot even though the site contains an unused parking garage. The YMCA of Greater Dayton will occupy about half the space, with the rest taken up by Premier Health, Wright State, United Way, Care-Source, County Corp, and Goodwill Easter Seals. More tenants may also be planned for the future.  The Dayton Foundation awarded over $1.2 million in charitable grants last year to 43 Miami Valley organizations. Large grant recipients included the YMCA of Greater Dayton for the Good Sam site, the Dayton Art institute, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Greater Dayton Union Cooperative Initiative, WYSO Public Radio, and St. Anne's Hill Historic Society. They also provided smaller grants to 23 organizations for quicker, more immediate projects and improvements. To learn more about the Dayton Foundation and its grant programs, visit daytonfoundation.org.  Dayton Birria Fest is happening tonight from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Yellow Cab Tavern. Entry is free and there will be a wide variety of food vendors selling tacos and other birria-inspired dishes for you to enjoy. There will also be a live DJ spinning party music from the 80s and 90s.  Rock and roll musician Will Hoge will be at the Levitt Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, bringing his unique mix of blue-collar sound and rootsy stomp. As always, admission is free.  For a more classic rock feel, head to the Little York Tavern at 8 p.m. to see Dayton locals Counting Skeletons playing rock covers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.  If you're in the mood for comedy tonight then head over to Wiley's Comedy Club to see Vince Morris perform standup at 8pm. Tickets are $15 and can be found at wileyscomedy.com.  On Saturday, the Epilepsy Foundation is holding a mud volleyball tournament to benefit people with epilepsy in Ohio. The event is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wegerzyn Gardens. For registration information, go to ohiomud.com.  Also on Saturday, you can visit the Dayton Metro Library at 11am for their Q+ommunity Day of Support from 11am to 3pm, a free event for individuals who support the LGBTQ+ community and want to have connection-affirming conversations and good food.  At 11am on Saturday the 16th Bock Family Brewing will be hosting a 5k beer run to support local non-profits. The run starts and ends at the Bock taproom, and all participants will receive a free craft brew and a commemorative pint glass or seasonal swag item, and there will be door prizes, games, and giveaways all day. Participants don't need to be 21 to run but of course do to drink, but underage participants will get a voucher for a free non-alcoholic drink instead. You can find more information at mailchi.mp/breweryrunningseries/faq or by e-mailing sara@breweryrunningseries.com.   If visual art is more your speed, Wholly Grounds is hosting an art and wine show Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. For $30 you can taste four wines and see displays from local artists, with food available and a silent auction to take home one of your favorite pieces. There will also be a live jazz band. Call 937-367-1344 for more information.  The Dayton Metro Library is holding a Q+ommunity Day of Support and celebration event for LGBTQ+ people and aspiring allies in the Dayton area at the Bassani Theater on Saturday at 11am. There will be on-site yoga, roundtable discussions, and lunch provided. The event is free but RSVP is required, and you can find a link to their eventbrite registration page at dayton937.com. Neo-soul artist Sarob is performing at the Levitt Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. His music blends hip-hop with earnest self-reflection and rap inspirations, and you can, of course, enjoy it for free.  Well on Monday, the 18th, the Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers invite you to learn the jigs, reels, and strathspeys of Scotland in a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere every Monday afternoon from 3-5pm at the Michael Solomon Pavilion on Berkley St. in Dayton. The first class is FREE and after that classes are $5.00. For more information visit their Facebook page: “Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers.” On Thursday, the 21st, Lily's in Dayton will be celebrating their 9-year anniversary with Fat Head Brewing Company. Tickets are $65 for five courses with five beer pairings, with seatings at 5:30 and 8 p.m. There are two menus, one omnivore menu with meat and seafood and one vegetarian menu. Visit exploretock.com/lilys to see the menu and make a reservation.  All right well that about does it for your news roundup episode. I do want to apologize for not being able to get out Wednesday's episode on time, but I will get it out ASAP, I promise! I also look forward to hopefully getting at least one episode recorded with a special guest here in Sarajevo, so stay tuned for more on that. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.

First off I want to apologize for this episode coming out two days late. I am traveling at the moment and Internet has not always been easy to come by. But, my guest on today's show is Awrylo Jones, who combines glass blowing, rapping, and an ambitious spirit to pave his own way in the world of visual art and music. I visited him to record this episode on location at Front Street Studios, where he is located in the Ohio Valley Glass studio, so we'll talk about all of that and more in today's episode.   You can find him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/pseudonym_of_ohio for his music or www.instagram.com/awrylophestaglass for his glass work.   To learn more about glass classes at Front Street, visit ohiovalleyglass.com.   If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!  

On today's episode I'm excited to talk to Scott Buchanan, the Chairman of the Board for the United States Air and Trade Show Board, which puts on the annual Dayton Air Show. The Dayton Air Show is in its 48th year and this will be their 47th show coming up on July 30th and 31st, so I'm excited to talk to him about upcoming acts both new and old and find out more about what all's happening at the show this year. To learn more about the show visit daytonairshow.com.    If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Well your News Roundup episode comes a day early this week as I won't be able to record it Thursday, but there's still plenty to report on and a lot happening this weekend and beyond, including things happening tonight (Thursday, July 7), so be sure to listen soon! Also don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Facebook for the show before this month is over so you can be entered into a drawing to win free Discover Dayton Podcast merch! Show transcript: Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton Podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. My name is Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is actually Thursday, July 7, 2022, which means that your news roundup is coming a day early this week as I won't be able to get it posted tomorrow. But, there's still plenty that happened last week, including drama unfolding at the Montgomery County Board of Elections, rent that's too damn high, and early voting starting already for fall elections, so be sure to listen for those stories as well as stuff to do this weekend all coming up in just a moment.    And now for last week's news:   Some partisan drama on the Montgomery County Board of Elections as Republican Jeff Rezabek calls for the resignation of his Democrat counterpart Sarah Greathouse. Rezabek argues that the Board should not have accepted the write-in candidacy of LeRonda Jackson since it was filed after the February deadline set by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Jackson filed suit with the Ohio Supreme Court, who ruled that LaRose improperly imposed the deadline and allowed Jackson's candidacy, which was certified along party lines. Rezabek is now calling for Greathouse's resignation, claiming she betrayed him and the integrity of the Board of Elections. Board Democrats including Greathouse have countered that not accepting Jackson's candidacy would have opened the Board of Elections up to legal liability. Greathouse says the only mistake she made was in not informing her Republican counterpart of her decision. Jackson will be the Democrat on the ballot for the 39th House District this August.    Thursday, July 28th, the Montgomery County Treasurer's Office will be at the Northwest Branch Library giving a financial literacy class for anyone interested. The class will focus on the basics of spending money responsibly and banking. The program will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More information can be found at daytonmetrolibrary.org/programs.    Rent is going way up across the nation, and unfortunately the Dayton area is no different. Many renters are seeing increases greater than what were specified in their leases, up to 9 or 10%. This continues a trend of rent outpacing salary increases virtually everywhere as we also see the worst inflation numbers in about four decades. Rents nationwide rose about 11% in 2021, and Dayton saw similar numbers. Studio apartment rents rose 20%, and one-bedroom rents rose 12%. According to the Greater Dayton Apartment association, market rents typically go up about 3-4% each year, but increases of 7-8% have been more typical recently. Contributing factors include inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. Some Dayton residents have even reported rent increases up to 78%, usually with only one month's notice. The GDAA also notes lack of affordable rental units as an issue in the area, especially after the tornadoes in 2019 destroyed many such properties, many of which have not yet been rebuilt.     The active shooter response training offered by Dayton Police is in high demand lately, the department says. The training is based on the FBI's “Run Hide Fight” model and has been around for several years, but the increase in active shooter incidents has prompted many organizations in the Miami Valley to undergo it. Since Columbine in 1999, police response times to such incidents have gone down significantly, but there are usually still a few crucial minutes where civilians are alone with the shooter where knowing how to respond could save lives. The basic premise is run if you can, hide if you have to, fight as a last resort. Anyone interested in this training can contact Dayton Police at DPD_DLEE@daytonohio.gov.    Dayton Police are considering implementing automatic license plate readers in the area, a move that has many concerned. The technology is designed to help officers identify vehicles associated with criminal activity, but critics have long pointed out the invasion of privacy they involve. The cost effectiveness of plate readers has also been called into question. The city is taking public comments until June 13th, and is holding a public hearing on the 20th. You can e-mail your comments to regina.blackshear@daytonohio.gov. And, if you'd like to listen to a deep-dive into police reform efforts in Dayton, be sure to check out the last two episodes on this show where I talk with local activist Julio Mateo about his involvement in police reform for the past several years.    The Dayton Public School District will be running their summer meals program through JUly 29th. Children aged 18 and under are eligible to receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack at a variety of locations across the Miami Valley. DPS is sponsoring the program in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education. To find meal sites near you, call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 866-348-6479 weekdays between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.     Early voting for the Ohio gubernatorial, house, and senate primaries began yesterday, Wednesday, July 6th. The primary opens completely on August 2nd, but you can cast your vote early in person at various locations in the area. The Montgomery County Board of Elections say they expect a very low turnout for the mostly uncontested races, but that doesn't change the amount of work it'll take to hold the election. Statehouse primaries were originally planned for May of this year, but the Ohio Redistricting Commission failed to redraw district maps that the state Supreme Court agreed with. A federal court ordered that the primaries be held in August with the existing maps, and they be re-drawn in 2024. Some Montgomery County polling places have changed, namely a few churches, so some voters will be getting mail notifying them of their new polling places. Though there are no contested primaries in Montgomery County, it's still worth getting involved and voting whenever possible.       Well someone from Dayton will be visiting the White House next week as local Oregon District shooting survivor Dion Green visits President Biden to recognize the passing of the first legislation in 30 years to deal with gun safety. Green's father, Derrick Fudge, was killed in the Oregon District shooting back in 2019, and through the help of donations, Green has traveled since then to communities that are affected by gun violence to help the families who are dealing with trauma in the aftermath of those shootings. You can learn more about the foundation at www.fudgefoundation.org.   Montgomery County unveiled a new system recently called the Overdose Surge Alert, which is a text notifcation system that you can opt into by texting your 5 digit zip code to (937) 582-8667 that alerts you whenever there are higher than average numbers of overdoses in the area. So far this year already there have been 133 overdoses in Montgomery County alone.    And finally this week Ohio made headlines for all the wrong reasons as a 10-year old rape victim was forced to cross state lines and seek an abortion in Indiana, where it's still legal (for now) for her to do so. The victim was six weeks and three days pregnant, meaning she was three days past when it was legal for her to obtain an abortion. It would also mean that it was still legal for her to obtain an abortion at the time of her victimization. Dewine weighed in on the story recently by calling the situation a “tragedy,” but did not take any responsibility for the fact that he played an outsized role in making it illegal for 10-year-old rape victims to seek an abortion in Ohio. If you'd like to follow a local Dayton organization that is working to make abortion legal again, check out @end40days on Instagram. There, you'll find out about upcoming protests. They also suggest that, since the right to privacy of so many people are being taken away, you may as well call up Governor Dewine and give him all of the details about your periods, so I encourage you to do that as well, and you can reach him at 614-466-3555.    All right, that's it for last week's news, we move now to upcoming events, and before we do, here's a quick word from Libby Ballengee, former co-host of the Gem City Podcast about dayton937.com, which is where I go to find all of the events that I tell you about on this show!   Copy from Dayton937.com: (Libby Ballengee reading) Hello Discover Dayton fans! Thank you so much for listening to local podcasts, this is your friend Liubby Ballengee, former co-host of the Gem City Podcast. I always love people who are reaching out, supporting community, and looking for ways to support artists, businesses, that are trying to make this city more vibrant. And Discover Dayton Podcast is one of them. Also I've been working on Dayton937.com. It is an online magazine where you can find out all kinds of fun events for kids, young adults, music fans, art lovers, foodies… so we also have a printed version we have been putting around town for the past year. They are bright green. They are free. There's a list of where you can pick those up at dayton937.com. You can also see a digital PDF version of this event guide and it's just a summary of some of the great events that are happening around town. So we hope you are able to go and support these events and businesses and make the most of working and playing in the Miami Valley. Thanks so much everyone!   And many thanks to Libby for that message.   And now here's what's happening this weekend and beyond:   Well tonight at Levitt Pavillion you can see Mike Mains and The Branches perform a free show from 7-9pm. The pop-rock Michigan band has been around for 10 years now and it promises to be a great show.    Friday the 8th The Tillers are bringing folk music to the Levitt Pavilion starting at 7 p.m. The Cincinnati folk foursome will be playing their modern storytelling music for a free show that is open to all.   Before you see The Tillers though you can stop over at the Yellow Cab Tavern for their Food Truck Rally, which goes from 5-9pm. They'll have at least 10 food trucks joining them, so you won't want to miss it!   Also on Friday you can see a performance at Black Box Improv Theater of a show called Low Hanging Fruit. Tickets are just $15 and the show goes from 8-10pm. Also new at Black Box is that they now sell alcohol, so you don't have to bring your own drinks!    On Saturday the 9th the Dayton Society of Artists is holding a nude figure drawing session at 9:30 a.m. at the High Street Gallery. The gallery is located at 48 High Street and there is a $5 modeling fee.    Also on the 9th, starting at 11 a.m. will be the 2nd annual Dayton Black Pride event at McIntosh Park on Edwin C. Moses. The event is open to the public and will feature food, vendors, and live entertainment.    If you're into the Dayton Pro Wrestling scene, there will be a ceremony recognizing the stars of the past, present, and future of the circuit on July 9th at noon in the IUE CWA Hall on Woodman Drive. Food will be available and there will be two live pro wrestling events.    The Levitt Pavilion will also have music on Saturday the 9th, when two-time Grammy winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience will perform a free show. The Louisiana Creole roots and jazz artist will be performing starting at 7 p.m.    After that, you'll have time to make it to Blind Bob's at 10 p.m. to see The Gem City Get Down, Dayton's favorite local hip hop party. The show will feature three artists and costs $5 to get in, with all proceeds going to the Polar Bear Book Swap.     The 170th Montgomery County Fair opens on July 10th at 8 a.m. and will be running all week. All your favorite events from years past will be there, including petting zoos, food and vendors, a dog show, circus, and tons more. Admission is $10 and you can see a full schedule of activities on montcofair.com.    On July 10th there will be a standing protest for reproductive rights at Bomberger park on Keowee. The plan is to start at noon and fan out from the park, protesting until around 3 p.m.    Finally on the 14th the Levitt will host Luke Winslow-King's unique blend of delta blues, folk, and roots rock and roll at 7p.m. As always for the Pavilion, admission is free and open to the public.    All right that's it for this week's episode. Many thanks to Johanna Maria Kauflin for researching stories and events for this week's news roundup, and a special thanks as well to all of my Patreon supporters: Dustin Waters, Jennifer Riggsby, Valerie Smith, Pattie Heard, and Randy Brooks. Find out more about becoming a show patron and learn about all of the cool benefits you'll receive by visiting discoverdaytonpodcast.com. Also as a reminder now through the end of July you can be entered into a drawing to win any free merch you'd like from the show's merch store by simply leaving a Facebook or Apple Podcast review for the show, so be sure to do that now! Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.

Today's episode is the second half of my interview with Julio Mateo on police reform efforts in Dayton, and in this interview, he explains how the Dayton City Commission voted on a police contract before it was even written, let alone made public. He also talks about some organizations you can join to work on police and prison reform here locally, including the Coalition on Public Protection and the Montgomery County Jail Coalition.   If you're interested in joining the Coalition on Public Protection, email coalitiononpublicprotection@gmail.com.   If you'd like to join the Montgomery County Jail Coalition, it's another group that's working to find ways to not build a jail that just incarcerates more people, but find better ways to invest in better public outcomes, so you may want to check them out as well at www.mcjailcoalitionohio.org.    To find the online shirt store that Julio has, visit theuniverseistellingus.com.   Also, remember to check out dayton937.com to find out about local events, and thanks to Libby for sharing about that on the show in this episode as well!   If you're interested in advertising with the Discover Dayton Podcast, email me at discoverdaytonpodcast@gmail.com.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

This is part 1 of a two-part episode in which I interview Julio Mateo, a friend of mine who is originally from Spain who moved here years ago and does quite a few things here in Dayton that you may have run into him at. One of those things, however, is working on police reform efforts here in Dayton, which Julio has done for years now. While I was still working for the City of Dayton I worked on those efforts some as well, although I did so through my work as a facilitator for the Dayton Mediation Center. I worked on the Use of Force Committee, chaired by (now) Mayor Jeff Mims and Representative Willis Blackshear, Jr. In this episode, Julio explains how he got into police reform work and talks some about the reform process and some of his frustrations with that process and what's come out of it. We also discuss the case of Clifford Owensby, a paraplegic man who was pulled from his car during a traffic stop by Dayton police by his arms and hair, and which made national headlines. That event took place after the end of the police reform effort, so we discuss that and more on this episode. Be sure to listen to part 2 when it comes out on Wednesday (July 6, 2022). You can read the NPR story about Mr. Owensby here: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/10/1044884579/police-dragged-a-paraplegic-man-from-his-car-after-he-told-them-he-couldnt-get-o Finally, I didn't exactly intend for this episode to come out on Independence Day at first, but I think it's fitting, as we could always use the reminder as Americans that the United States locks up more people than any other country in the world, both per capita and in absolute terms. Visit this article for more information: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/global/. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Today's Friday, so it's time for your weekly news roundup episode. If you have an event you want me to share, send me an email at discoverdaytonpodcat.com. I look forward to talking with you!   Show Transcript: Well hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton Podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. My name is Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is Friday, so of course that means it's a news roundup episode, and there's a lot that happened last week you'll want to hear about, including protests against the recent Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, the Dayton region regaining jobs, and more. There's also a lot on tap for this weekend and beyond, so stay tuned for your news in just a moment. The Montgomery County Community Overdose Action Team is rolling out a text alert system to notify residents of overdose surges. Project Manager Casey Smith hopes this will be another helpful tool for raising awareness and support for those struggling with addiction. The alert system looks at data from hospitals and fire departments and is designed to give people using drugs a warning when overdoses surge in the area; usually an indication that drugs laced with fentanyl are circulating. Helen Jones-Kelley of the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services hopes the system will encourage non-users to reach out if a friend or loved one is struggling as well. Overdoses are down about 18% this year as compared to the same time in 2021, and hopefully tools like this will help the number of overdoses and OD deaths continue to drop in the Miami Valley. Dayton Firefighters Union Local 136 unveiled a new mural on Buckeye Street between South Main and Warren celebrating the fire department's 159-year history. Union members began planning the mural in 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the unveiling until this year. Local 136 president Kraig Robinson hopes the mural will engage the community with what the union does and represents as a labor organization. Local artist Tiffany Clark, founder of The Mural Machine, painted the piece, which stretches 125 yards. It showcases historic moments in the department's history, including bucket brigades, the department's first Black firefighter, EMT and paramedic personnel, and more. The Miami Valley Fair Housing Center and Northwest Dayton Partnership hosted focus groups with area residents to understand what is keeping them from accessing fair housing. The groups will inform the 5-year Fair Housing Plan developed and proposed by community leaders and the local government. Visit mvfairhousing.com for more information. Protests erupted in downtowns across the state and nation following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and Dayton was no different. About 200 people gathered on the lawn of the Walter H. White federal building last Friday in a protest organized by Dayton Women's Rights Alliance. Protestors marched around downtown as well. DWRA founder Joy Schwab hopes to galvanize voters to change leadership at the local and state levels to protect abortion rights, which are now left to states to regulate. Five Rivers Metroparks has developed the Access to Nature program to help low-income families pay for outdoor programs in Montgomery County. Qualifying families can receive up to $500 to pay for park programs, campsite rentals, and shelter rentals. More information about how to qualify and apply can be found at metroparks.org. Some Dayton and Ohio organizations are urging the state government to spend $300 million of its American Rescue Plan Act money on affordable housing projects in the Miami Valley and across the state. The Coalition of Homelessness and Housing in Ohio say the ARPA money would be able to create thousands of affordable housing and rental units across the state. The Ohio Department of Development held two listening sessions in Dayton, which were attended by a few local housing groups including the Montgomery County Commission, Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, and the YMCA of Greater Dayton. COHHIO says permanent housing assistance would help not only low-income families, but also seniors, people with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence. Though Dayton is more affordable to live in that many other cities in Ohio and the United States in general, we have seen drastic increases in housing costs like many other areas, and many Dayton residents don't make enough to afford a one or two bedroom apartment. Governor DeWine's office is continuing to decide how to spend the $5.6 billion the state received from the ARPA. Dayton residents on Sunday contributed to the Love You Mural on Keowee street memorializing loved ones lost to suicide. The project was started five years ago by Mural Machine founder Tiffany Clark, after losing a loved one to suicide herself. She says the project has been a sort of therapy for her, and many community members have expressed similar feelings about seeing and contributing to the mural. The Goodwill Easter Seals Miracle Clubhouse also partnered with Clark and Leslea Hipp, also of Mural Machine, to fill in the pages along the wall on Keowee. To learn more about the Miracle Clubhouse, an organization for people recovering from mental illness, visit gesmv.org.   The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Montgomery County are partnering this summer to present The Square is Where. Weekdays until September 30th, there will be food, games, and entertainment at Courthouse Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees are waived this year for food trucks and vendors to help revitalize the event. For more information, visit The Square is Where's Facebook page. Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health has started distributing COVID-19 vaccines to infants and toddlers by appointment. The shot is available now for children aged between 6 months and 5 years. For information on future clinics call 937-225-4550. The Dayton region has experienced a job growth rate second only to Akron in the state of Ohio. The Miami Valley added about 2,000 jobs in May, a 0.5% increase. The West and Southwest Ohio regions have been seeing record job postings in 2022, with Montgomery County adding jobs in four of the first five months of this year. Online job postings in particular have been growing rapidly. Kettering Health and General Dynamics IT had the most local online job postings, with 3,407 ads and 1,095 ads respectively. The occupations that grew the most were nurses, truck drivers, retail supervisors, and software developers.  Starting in August, paying your water bill with a credit or debit card will be getting a bit more expensive. Montgomery County Environmental Services will be tacking a 2.3% convenience fee onto such payments, mostly to avoid raising rates. Previously, the county simply absorbed these processing fees rather than pass them on to customers, but this is no longer financially viable, says MCES Director Matt Hilliard. They decided to add a credit and debit convenience fee rather than raise rates for all customers, partially passing the processing costs to customers who don't use cards to pay, which the department believes would be unfair. Customers with questions about the new policy can call 937-781-2688.  The Dayton Metro Library will be hosting a collaborative art exhibition celebrating humanity, community, and inclusivity. The exhibition is called Walking With Words and was put together by the University of Dayton Department of Art and Design with local poet Sierra Leone. It also features new work from Misty Thomas-Trout centered around living with dyslexia. Walking With Words will be at the Vandalia branch library through July 11th and at the Southeast branch library from July 18th to August 15th.     Protests continued across the Miami Valley and the state of Ohio as the state's “heartbeat bill,” banning abortions after six weeks, went into effect after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. However, the Dayton City Commission passed an informal resolution stating that they will not prioritize enforcing the state's abortion laws in the city. Dayton City Commissioner Chris Shaw spoke out strongly against the ruling and the bans that have followed, calling them “just awful for our community.” Dayton commissioners unanimously passed the non-binding resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's decision and any future abortion bans that could follow. Dayton police and prosecutors can still be called on to enforce the state's laws, but this resolution is designed to ensure they are not pulled away from work that can improve the lives of residents in the Miami Valley. Grades K through 2 in Dayton Public Schools have made significant gains in test scores to bring them back up to pre-pandemic levels. Preliminary Ohio State Test scores jumped from 17% proficiency in spring 2021 to 33% proficiency in spring 2022, where the district was scoring in 2019. Lolli says the district still has a long way to go, but this growth is promising.    Well if you're looking for something fun to do tonight, you can visit the Black Box Improv Theater, where they'll be performing the show Low Hanging Fruit from 8-10pm. For this show they may take inspiration from a personal story, an interview with an audience member, or simply a one word suggestion. It's always a lot of fun, and tickets are just $15. Visit daytonblackboximprov.com for more information.  And of course it's Friday, July 1, so that means that tonight is Dayton's First Friday night! The Contemporary Dayton will be open and offering light refreshments until 8 p.m. The Dayton Art Institute has up its latest special exhibitions, “Fired Imagination: Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Family Collection,” “Van Gogh & European Landscapes,” and “The Flower Prints of Katsuhira Tokushi.” And, of course, the Dayton Society of Artists welcomes you to the opening of their Fall Membership Show at 6 p.m. There's also an art hop going on at Front Street, which is where I'll be, so I hope to see you there! Oh, and it' also Out on Fifth in the Oregon District, so the street will be closed to cars but open to pedestrians, so that's also a great place to check out tonight. On Saturday at the Dayton International Peace Museum you can see their new exhibit: The Chicago Freedom Movement: MLK in Color. The exhibit looks at how, from 1965 to 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. moved his crusade for Civil Rights to Chicago, where he focused on housing equality and the elimination of slums. Visit peace.museum for more information.  The Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting an organ concert featuring John Neely on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Neely will be performing patriotic music from composers like Aaron Copland and John Philip Sousa. Admission is free.  Well if you want to see fireworks in Dayton this weekend you should visit the Riverscape Metropark, which is hosting the Lights in Flight Fireworks festival on Sunday from 5 to 10pm. The festival will feature live entertainment, activities, food and drink, with the fireworks show starting at 10pm. The event will be family-friendly and admission is free. The Salvation Army Kroc Center will also be hosting 4th of July festivities on Sunday at 7 p.m. They'll have bounce houses, yard activities, and food, and will cap off the evening watching the Riverscape fireworks. On Wednesday the 6th  Branch and Bone Artisan Ales is having a plant based junk food night featuring popular vegan dishes like their loaded fries and imitation fried chicken sandwiches. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and the menu will be posted the morning of on branchandboneales.com.   Well if you like gyros, you're going to want to head over to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox church on Thursday, July 7, at 4pm, where it's gyro night! That's going on from 4-7pm or until they run out, as it's first-come first-served. You don't actually have to leave your car as there's a drive-thu, and in addition to gyros you can also get a village salad or orzo salad.  Also happening on Thursday is Wholly Grounds' first Thursday jazz jam, which is always a lot of fun. If you want to know what it's like check out my TikTok or Instagram profile @discoverdaytonpodcast.   Well, that's about it for this week's news roundup, but I just wanted to let you know that there is a special bonus episode that I posted a couple of episodes back now that explains how you can become a Patreon member and help support this show. There's a lot that goes into making it, including the basics like paying for a URL, a podcast hosting service, purchasing new equipment, gas to get places, and more. Recently in dealing with my bipolar I've had to slow down a bit, so in order to keep these episodes going I've gotten some help with editing as well as help with writing these news episodes, and I'd like to say a special thanks to a former student of mine, Johanna Maria Kauflin, who has done an excellent job of writing these episodes for the past few weeks, so many thanks to her, but of course, I don't ask her to do it for free either, so if you enjoy hearing these episodes then I could really use your support to keep the show going, so please head over to the show website at discoverdaytonpodcast.com and click on the “become a Patreon supporter” tab to visit the Patreon site. The tiers start out at just $1 per month, and that gets you quite a lot, including a sticker, access to bonus episodes, invites to bi-monthly meet-ups, a membership to the brand-new Discover Dayton Podcast book club, and more, so I really hope you'll consider joining. If you can't afford it, however, let me know as I don't want anyone to be priced out. Also, you can support the show quite a bit by just leaving a review, which I have to say many thanks to wsuraider88 for being the first and only review the show has received on Apple Podcasts thus far! Also, they are now entered into a drawing to receive some free merch, and you can enter it too by simply leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or on Facebook now through the end of July. If you win the drawing, you can select any item from the merch store, including tshirts, hoodies, women's tank tops, and mugs. Or, I'll buy you some Daytonian Company Beard Oil, which, as a reminder, you can save 10% on by using the code discoverdaytonpod when you check out at thedaytonianbeardco.com. All right, sorry for the long commercial, but thanks for hanging in there until the end. Before we go I just want to give a shoutout to my first three Patreon supporters - Randy Brooks, Patti Heard, and Valerie Smith, who was also a guest on episode 30 of the show and owns Sugar Camp, so if you haven't listened to that episode yet be sure to do so next. Also, I know we have out-of-state audiences, and if you're ever down in Baton Rouge you should get a massage from Patti! She's a friend of mine I met through TikTok and you can find her @phbalancedmassagestudio! Oh, and you can find this show @discoverdaytonpodcast. Thanks so much for listening everyone, and stay funky, Dayton.

My guest on the show today is Nia Hogue, a local author and intervention specialist at Dayton Early College Academy. Nia wrote two books over the course of the pandemic, including her first, “What's Tea? A Guide for African American Teenage Girls Outgrowing People, Places, and Bad Habits.” She was featured recently as well in the Dayton Daily News for that and the book clubs she has started, including ones through her nonprofit, After School Special, which I talk to her about as well.    If you'd like to purchase one of her books, you can go to www.beyondbooksandco.com.    If you're interested in reaching out to Nia about a high school book club, you can reach her via email at niahogue94@gmail.com.    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

For today's episode I'm really excited to talk to Shawn Kain, the marketing and publicity co-chair for the United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival, and that means of course that the Dayton Celtic Festival is coming up soon, which is always one of my favorite festivals to attend in Dayton. Join me for this episode as I talk with him about the upcoming acts, things to do at the festival, and much more.   The festival itself is going on from July 29-31, and admission (as it is every year) is free! Visit www.daytoncelticfestival.com for more details about the event.    Also don't forget that this Thursday (June 30) is the preview party! It's at 7pm (food starts at 6pm) at RiverScape and features the Screaming Orphans, who you can read more about here: www.daytonlocal.com/concerts/screaming-orphans-at-riverscape-metropark.asp.   And finally I just want to let you know I should have a booth at the event and I may try and do some vox pop interviews while I'm there, so stop by and see me and at least get a free sticker!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Just a quick fair warning: this is an episode where I ask you for your financial support of the show, but I tried to make it as entertaining as possible and the tiers very accessible. There are some really cool tangible and intangible gifts that I've come up with, so I hope you'll take 16 minutes and have a listen and learn some ways you can help - financially and otherwise! If you're interested in becoming a Patreon supporter of the show, you can check out my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/discoverdaytonpodcast. If you visit, you'll see that there are a lot of benefits, but just to name a few that ALL levels receive: You get a Discover Dayton Podcast bumper sticker (small square one) One shout-out per month on an episode Invites to bi-monthly gatherings of other Discover Dayton Podcast supporters Access to a closed group of other DD Pod supporters, where you can pose and vote on questions you want me to ask upcoming guests Invite to a quarterly meeting of the DD Pod Book Club, which will read books by Dayton authors or books about Dayton and/or Daytonians Listed as a show supporter on the website and in newsletters There are also some other really cool tangible and intangible benefits, such as beard oil, a John Dillinger mug shot mug, and even the opportunity to become a co-producer of this show! Spots for the final two tiers are limited though, so don't wait! If you're not subscribed but would like to check out the newsletter, which comes out monthly (and the first one just went out today), then you can read it here. Also, if you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter, you can do so on the website here: www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com/p/contact/

Today is Friday, June 24, 2022, so it's your weekly News Roundup episode, where I read the news so you don't have to. I apologize because I got backed up doing stuff tonight and didn't have time to do transcripts for this episode, but I did get it posted at least, so hopefully I at least get some credit for that! As always a lot happened in last week's news and there's a lot in store for you starting tonight, so listen to hear about tonight's Levitt Pavilion concert or this weekend's Oregon District Garden Tour and much, much more…

On today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast I'll talk to my guest, Alex Jackson. She grew up in South Park and loves photographing old homes and businesses in Dayton, and she's amassed quite a following on Instagram doing just that. Her name is Alex Jackson, and she's the person behind the @dayton_architecture account on Instagram, where she takes pictures of cool buildings found right here in Dayton. She also volunteers at Preservation Dayton, so I'll talk with her about all that and more on today's episode, which you won't want to miss!   You can find Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dayton_architecture   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Well I'm super excited about today's episode because when we moved to Dayton seven years ago we found a lot of restaurants that we loved, but we always thought Dayton really needed an Indian restaurant, but thankfully Dayton has one now, which is Gulzar's Indian Cuisine! It's a family restaurant that has two locations, one here in Dayton by the ballpark, and the other being in Richmond, Indiana. I sat down with Deepika Singh, one of the managers of the Dayton Gulzar's location, to talk about the food, her family, and more, so I hope you'll have a listen!   You can find Gulzar's online at https://www.gulzarsindiancuisine.com/   They're also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gulzarsrichmond/   There's a great article about them from Dayton.com as well here: https://www.dayton.com/what-to-know/today-family-owned-indian-restaurant-opens-in-downtown-dayton/EFLIIOIXTVGVZOZ3CJPLNFK6XA/   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Today is June 17, 2022, and that means it's your weekly news roundup episode. There's a lot that happened this past week and a lot on tap, as always, but I'm very excited to let you know that in this episode I let you know about our first affiliate marketer, the Daytonian Beard Company, so be sure to listen so you can find out how to get your 10% discount! Or, I'll just tell you now - you can visit https://thedaytonianbeardco.com/ and use the code “discoverdaytonpod” to get 10% off your purchase of any online order! Here's your transcript for this week's episode: Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. My name is Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today is Friday, June 17th, so it's your weekly news roundup episode, where I read the news so you don't have to. As always a great deal happened last week and even more is on tap for next week, so stay tuned to hear all about it in just a moment.  Also very briefly before I get to your news I wanted to let you know that it was such a nice day outside today when I recorded this on Thursday that I decided to sit out on my front porch with an ice cold old fashioned to read the news to you, and I'm also doing it on TikTok and Instagram live when I can now, so if you want to get the raw, unedited news roundup podcast on Thursdays before anyone else, join me on those platforms moving forward! HB 583, a bill concerning multiple K-12 education laws in Ohio, has been approved by the state legislature and is set to arrive on Governor DeWine's desk soon. The bill contains changes to laws concerning students receiving EdChoice private school scholarships and parents of dyslexic students. It also extends districts' ability to hire substitute teachers with only a high school diploma by another two years. The bill expands EdChoice to include some families whose children previously received state funding for private education or whose siblings received such funding. HB 583 has drawn criticism from the Ohio Education Association, who are opposed to the idea of forcing taxpayers to pay to send children to mostly religious private schools which tend to under-perform compared to their public school counterparts. HB 583 also loosens requirements for charter school sponsors in Ohio, a move that has earned them some criticism from both charter school critics and advocates. Both groups raise issue with the lowered accountability this will allow school sponsors to get away with in the state. The bill also pushes back the start of dyslexia screening requirements by one year. Electric company AES Ohio, formerly Dayton Power and Light, is currently seeking approval from the state to disconnect customers remotely for non-payment. Duke Energy Ohio and AEP are already exempt from the in-person notification that AES is currently required to give before shutting off service. A spokesperson for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said Tuesday that there is no timeline as yet for when we can expect to see a ruling on this case. The move has drawn criticism from the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Council, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, and the Ohio Poverty Law Center. These groups raise concerns over the language AES uses regarding “vulnerable customers;” AES has proposed “limiting” the number of such customers who would be subject to remote disconnection, which the OCC argues is insufficient. All vulnerable customers, such as people with disabilities or the elderly, should be exempt from the remote disconnection process, they argued in their recent filing. PUCO staff have also recommended against the proposal, saying it does not sufficiently communicate the change in disconnection practices to customers. Currently AES gives customers two notices before disconnection in the winter months but only one notice in the summer, which may be particularly troubling. Tuesday, June 14, was the hottest day Dayton has seen in nearly ten years. Temperatures soared to a peak of 95 degrees at the Dayton International Airport, with a heat index of 107 and humidity in the 70s. Closer to the city center, temperatures rose even one or two degrees higher due to the urban environment. This coming at the same time as power outages across Ohio has put many Daytonians in a precarious position, with National Weather Service meteorologist John franks calling the heat “oppressive.” Nighttime lows stayed above 70 degrees, depriving residents of what would typically be a welcome respite from the daytime heat. Cooling centers have opened across the Dayton metro area for those affected. There are locations in Dayton, Oakwood, Riverside, Moraine, West Carrolton, Washington Twp., and Warren County. As Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health tells us, the three most important things are to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. Visit www.phdmc.org/extreme-heat for more information. A fire broke out Tuesday on the roof of the Mendelson Liquidation Outlet building downtown, producing large clouds of black smoke that were spotted around 11:30 a.m. The building is currently undergoing major renovations to be converted into apartments, offices, and retail space. Dayton fire chief Jeff Lykins reported that the blaze likely started when construction crews cut into or worked on an object with rubber or fuel inside. The fire was small and quickly extinguished, but produced the aforementioned smoke that chief Lykins said made the fire look “more impressive than it actually was.” The damage was contained to roofing and the damaged vessel, and nobody was injured. Find delicious, sustainable, and affordable veggies each week from the Mission of Mary Cooperative, a group looking to provide sustainable urban development in Dayton. Their community supported agriculture program runs from May 25 until November 2, and pickups happen on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 619 Silver Lane in Dayton. Proceeds from the CSA go to supporting food access programs. E-mail team@missionofmary.org with questions or visit their website for more information. Gem City Market is providing a bit of extra assistance to children receiving pandemic EBT payments. Sign up for the Produce Perks Program at their Customer Service Desk to receive $1 toward produce on your next shopping trip for every dollar you spend on produce, up to $25. Visit their Facebook page or gemcitymarket.com for more details. Governor Mike Dewine on Monday announced that he has signed HB 99 into law, allowing teachers and other school personnel to carry firearms in classrooms. The bill goes into effect 90 days after being signed. This has been met with significant pushback from Ohio Democrats including former Dayton mayor Nan Whaley, who is also the Democratic nominee running against DeWine for the office of governor of Ohio. Governor DeWine admitted on Monday in his press release that there is no data to support the idea that arming teachers will reduce school shooting incidents, but said he has been told “anecdotally” that it will work. HB 99 also includes $6 million for school safety centers across Ohio, a continuation of the governor's previous efforts to expand behavioral health care across the state. The decision to arm teachers was influenced by the impracticality of schools training and arming hired school security personnel according to the state's current standards, which requires such personnel to have 700 hours or 20 years of law enforcement experience. In contrast, under HB 99, teachers will require only “up to” 24 hours of firearm training before being permitted to carry weapons in the classroom. Schools across the state have responded in various ways to the announcement; some saying they will arm teachers, some saying they won't, and many offering no comment at this time. School districts are not required to arm teachers under HB 99, and those that do are allowed to demand stricter requirements than those set forth by the state government. On the subject of Mike DeWine's repeated loosening of Ohio gun laws, HB 215 went into effect as well on Monday, allowing concealed carry of handguns without a license in the state of Ohio. Any Ohio resident otherwise allowed to carry a gun will not be required to seek a concealed carry license, and Ohioans with existing licenses will not be required to renew them. With this, Dayton Police has announced changes to the way officers will interact with the public, particularly during traffic stops. Officers will be encouraged to regularly ask motorists and residents if they are carrying a firearm, as civilians are now not required to disclose this information to police. Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal also encourages the public to volunteer this information to officers during stops and other encounters with law enforcement. The policy of asking civilians to disclose the possession of firearms is not new among certain departments, but it will now be more widely practiced, according to Chief Afzal. He also encourages gun owners to still opt into the firearm training that comes with a concealed carry license, which HB 215 waives. This Saturday, June 18, there will be a free health fair hosted at New City Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services provided will include COVID vaccines, a1c testing, vision screenings, various weight loss resources, oral health resources, and more.  Dayton is currently developing its first Active Transportation Plan; a program which will seek to identify and prioritize projects to improve Dayton's bicycle and pedestrian networks. The plan will also be an essential part of securing infrastructure funding for such projects. Community members are asked and encouraged to be a part of the planning process throughout the month of July, with various outreach programs and online surveys planned. Visit walkbike.info/Dayton for more information. The Miami Valley Alzheimer's Association Chapter has announced the dates for its five Walks to End Alzheimer's, the largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's in the world. The Miami Valley walks will be happening on September 10th, 17th, and 24th, and October 1st and 8th, at various locations around the Valley. For more info on specific locations and to register as a team or individual, go to alz.org/walk. After five years, the 416 Diner on East Fifth Street has closed its doors. Owner Guy Fragmin announced the decision last Thursday, saying “[they] hope to continue the tradition of great food and service in the near future.” Fans of the 416 on Facebook have expressed their words of sadness, support, and well wishes for the Diner's staff. The Five Rivers MetroParks are ready to restart a variety of projects that were put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these are the Taylorsville MetroPark and Sugarcreek MetroPark, which the agency received public feedback on at the end of last year. Another major project going forward soon will be a park-over-the-river between the Third Street Bridge and Wolf Creek Bridge, announced in March of this year. According to MetroParks spokesperson Carrie Scarff, the park and footbridge will seek to unite East and West Dayton, as well as showcase the Great Miami River. The project has been named, appropriately, Unity Bridge. Five Rivers MetroParks also announced plans to make improvements to Sunrise Park and construct bikeways linking West Third Street to the riverfront below the Dayton Art Institute at Monument Avenue.    Angie's Firehouse Tavern on Watervliet Avenue is up for sale after being revived by retired fire captain Patrick Reed in 2010. The restaurant first opened in 1938 as the Hungarian restaurant Angi's (pronounced AHN-ji's), but came to be known as Angie's among locals who were unsure how to pronounce the name. Quickly gaining a reputation for delicious cabbage rolls and other home-cooked Hungarian meals, Angi's became a fixture of the community for decades. Patrick Reed and his family and friends bought the vacant Angi's in 2010 to keep the spot they loved alive. Now he's looking for new ownership with creative ideas to continue their work so he can relax after 12 years of hard work. He also cites frustration with staffing shortages and rising production costs as factors in his decision. Angie's is considered a historic Dayton landmark and is listed for sale at $475,000, including the building, equipment, recipes, and decorations within. And, of course, a 1970 Porsche Firetruck that can be used for advertising. Lynda Suda, market manager of 2nd Street Market, announced that the market has reached 100% indoor capacity. All 44 spaces have been filled by various growers, producers, bakers, artisans, and restaurants. There are spots still available for weekend-only vendors, however. Suda is always looking for passionate entrepreneurs to bring their craft to the community through 2nd Street Market. Many weekend-only vendors at the market are first-time business owners, and 2nd Street helps educate them on what licenses they'll need and how they can get them. Weekend-only vendors can apply by filling out an application and meeting with market organizers, but the process for indoor permanent vendors is both more involved and more competitive. The market has also become more diverse in the past five years, with more minority vendors filling weekend and permanent spots. To learn more about the market and see the various weekend events they hold, visit metroparks.org/places-to-go/2nd-street-market. It is now estimated that Dayton Public Schools will spend $62 million more than they have available in the next two school years and will run out of general fund money in 2024-25. While labor costs are expected to rise significantly, the bigger problem starts in September 2024 when the district will have to have spent its remaining $140 million in federal COVID-19 relief money. This money has been used for many projects in the Dayton Public School system, and the school board doesn't plan to end these projects when the federal relief money that was used to start them runs out. This leaves the district with a projected $73 million deficit in 2024-25. The Board of Education is looking to approve a $230 million general budget for the next school year, which is expected to be temporary until late September. They've also said they're not planning any staff cuts, and are in fact planning to hire for several positions. DPS Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli is meeting with the district's department heads to discuss what projects will be delayed and ensure that nothing is done that will negatively impact instruction or staffing numbers. Immigration attorney and former Dayton Public Schools president Mohamed al-Hamdani was selected as the chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Party last Thursday. Al-Hamdani is the first Muslim to lead a county Democratic party in Ohio, replacing Mark Owens, who served as chairman for 15 years before his recent retirement. He is a Dayton Public Schools and Wright State University graduate, and earned his law degree from University of Dayton after working as a cultural advisor for the Department of Defense during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Like most politically-savvy people, al-Hamdani has his sights set on this year's elections, hoping to get Democrats into leadership positions at the local, state, and federal levels. Montgomery County has approved a new $6 million Environmental Services Lab in Downtown Dayton. The new lab will make sure drinking water and discharged wastewater are compliant with state regulations for over 80,000 homes in the county. The current lab in Moraine has been in place for decades and is in need of replacement as the county seeks to update aging infrastructure. The new lab will be state of the art and is being paid for by the American Rescue Plan, from which the county received $103 million. On Saturday, June 18, Hospice of Dayton will be holding a butterfly release to remember and honor loved ones lost in Dayton. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hospice location on Wilmington Avenue. You can register for a $15 donation to have a butterfly released in a loved one's name; you can register online at hospiceofdayton.org, or you can call Marsha Bernard at 937-671-3119 for more information. The Good Samaritan Hospital site in northwest Dayton has a new facility opening, exciting partners with the project. The closing of the hospital was upsetting to many Dayton residents, who understandably believed it would have a negative impact on the community's health and well-being. The new facility is planned to be two stories, half of which will be occupied by the Dayton YMCA, including a pool, fitness center, and gym. Premier Health, which is putting forward about $15 million to fund the project, will occupy about a quarter of the facility. The project sought community feedback to learn what Daytonians wanted to see on the former hospital campus, which will also include an urgent care clinic, physicians' offices, and medical imaging services. Goodwill Easterseals will also have an office in the space to run their economic self-sufficiency and employment program. Construction is expected to begin this Fall and take about 14 months. Spokespersons with the project have said there will be more information in the coming weeks. Among the producers for the now Tony Award-winning “A Strange Loop” are Wright State University graduate Tony Monda and West Milton-born Jimmy Wilson. The show took home Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday. It was Wilson's first Broadway production as an associate producer with Barbara Whitman Productions. This is Monda's third Tony, previously having been involved in Hadestown, which took Best Musical in 2019, and The Inheritance, which won Best Play at last year's awards. In 2020, he also received the Graduate of the Last Decade Award from the Wright State Alumni Association. Wilson will be moving on to produce “Good Night, Oscar” for Broadway and Monda will be returning to Dayton to work with the Human Race Theater Company, where he interned in college. If you're looking for outdoor activities on the Great Miami this summer, Taiters Kayak Solutions will be offering kayak rentals Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. through September. Interested kayakers will launch from under the Riverside Bridge after setting up their rental and going through brief instructions and safety training at River-Scape MetroPark. Five Rivers MetroParks also runs several paddling programs, and the more adventurous among us may be interested in group whitewater rafting with Whitewater Warehouse. The kayak rental programs seek to lower the barrier to entry for the sport and encourage more Daytonians to experience our many lovely waterways. More information is available at metroparks.org. Tonight, Friday, June 17th, We Banjo 3 will be performing at the Levitt Pavilion at 7 p.m. The event is free, and features the band's unique blend of Irish folk music and Nashville bluegrass. If you find you're thirsty for a more traditional Irish music experience- and some beer- Bock Family Brewing will be hosting the debut of The HitchHikers Band, playing Irish jigs from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight. And finally tonight, the Schuster Center will be hosting a Juneteenth event from 8 to 10 p.m. celebrating the life of Dayton-born poet Paul Laurence Dunbar with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets range from $26 to $85. Looking to tomorrow, the 18th, the Oregon District has its own Juneteenth celebration starting at 11:00 a.m. The free family-friendly event will feature face painting, games and activities, and black-owned food trucks from around the Dayton area. Jay's Seafood on East Sixth Street will be hosting a five-course wine luncheon at 12:30 tomorrow. The cost is $75 plus tax and gratuity, and you can call for reservations at 937-222-2892 or e-mail jaysrestaurant@yahoo.com. Moving on to Saturday evening, Grammy-nominated indigenous singer and Emcee Mumu Fresh is headlining a Juneteenth concert event starting at 5 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. The event starts with community-curated opening ceremonies with the Mumu Fresh concert starting at 7. Admittance is free. For a different kind of musical experience, check out the Dayton Woman's Club at 6 p.m., where Dayton area kirtan band Shakti & Bhakti will be hosting a spiritual music event until 8 p.m. Kirtan is a type of religious chanting originating in India, singing praises in a call and response style to create union through music. This event is also free. Sunday is Father's Day, so if your dad likes beer, maybe bring him down to Front Street Sunday at 11 a.m. for a market and art hop with craft beer from Devil Wind Brewing. The event will feature live music and over 200 local artists and vendors. Moving on to Tuesday the 21st, Wiley's Comedy Club is hosting the GRANDSLAM event for Dayton Story Slam 2022. This event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and brings together the season's best storytellers for one culminating show. Tickets are available for $5 at planned2give.networkforgood.com/events/41654-the-grandslam. On Wednesday the 22nd at 3 p.m., the Summer Market Day will be returning to the Dayton Arcade. Show up to the Rotunda for food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, and more to be announced. More information is available at arcadedayton.com. Drinks and professional development are up next on Thursday the 23rd with Happy Hour and Headshots from PRSA Dayton. Register for a ticket ranging from $5 to $35 at prsadayton.org/meetinginfo.php. There are 16 slots open for headshots, but you're free to just join for Happy Hour at a reduced ticket price. There is also a discount for active students. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. The Home Builder's Association of Dayton will be holding their 2nd annual cornhole tournament Thursday at 7:00p.m. at 84 Lumber on Poe Avenue. Teams can register for $50, with an early bird discount available, and will be guaranteed at least two games over the course of the tournament. There will be food and drinks provided and prizes for winning. Look for the 2nd Annual HBA Cornhole Tournament on Eventbrite.com for more information. For music Thursday evening, the John Doe folk trio out of Austin, Texas will be performing for free at the Levitt Pavilion starting at 7:00 p.m. The American Czechoslovakian Club. will be hosting a steak fry and dance next Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. Reservations must be made by Wednesday the 22nd and are $20 for club members or $21 for non-members. You can contact Mary Chidester at 937-287-4275 or by e-mail at reservations@accdayton.com for reservations or questions. Another free concert at the Levitt on Friday, this time featuring Altered Five Blues Band, a tough Milwaukee quintet with hard-hitting original songs from a 20-year career with no signs of stopping. Rise early on the morning of Saturday the 25th for Goat Yoga and Brunch at Secret Eden. Arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. to play with the goats and attend a low-impact, beginner-friendly yoga class starting at 9. Full brunch will be served after the class, followed by an optional goat walk of the property at no extra charge. Tickets are $50 per person and you can find more information at secreteden.net. The Redefining You School of Etiquette is having its grand opening event on Saturday at noon. The school is opening at 205 North Williams Street and will be hosting a raffle, opening day specials, and more. Visit redefiningyouSOE.com for more information or to sign up for classes. Saturday afternoon you can tour the stunning private gardens of the Oregon Historic District during their 2022 annual garden tour. The tour runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and tickets are $15. Proceeds go directly to the Oregon Historic District Society, the neighborhood's non-profit. Look for the Oregon Historic District Garden Tour on Eventbrite.com for info and to purchase tickets. In the evening of the 25th, the Dayton Liederkranz Turner German Club will be hosting a German wine tasting, featuring eight wines made either in Germany or in Ohio from German grapes. Tickets are $45 and include pairings for each wine sample and a souvenir DLT glass. The tasting starts at 6 p.m. Visit the DLT website at dayton-liederkranz-turners-inc.square.site for information and tickets. Also on Saturday the 25th the Dayton South Slavic Club, which I am a member of, will be hosting a picnic at the Polish Club Park on Needmore Rd in Dayton. Vatra Ziva will be providing the music. Doors open at 3pm, and the kids will do a short performance at about 4:30, then the band starts at 5. The event closes at 9pm. It's free, they just ask for an RSVP by emailing picnic@southslavicclub.org and for you to bring a finger food to share. It's also BYOB, although there will have non-alcoholic drinks there as well as ice, coolers, and dinnerware. At 7 p.m. Saturday Joslyn and the Sweet Compression will be performing at the Levitt Pavilion. The eponymous Joslyn Hampton and her band delivered dynamic funk and soul-inspired tunes on their debut album in 2019 and are set to tour across the country this year. The big event capping off the week on Sunday the 26th will be Wright Dunbar Day Block Party starting at 2 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, live DJs and other live performances, and runs until 7 p.m. The block from Williams Street to Third Street in the Wright Dunbar Historic District will be closed off for the event. Also, I am now a weekly sponsor of the Twosday Tuesdays event at the Oregon Express, where my friend Rich Hopkins hosts trivia every week. If you win round two, you get a free pitcher of beer (or $11). If I win, I get to keep my money! I won't be there this next Tuesday, so you have better odds, but I'll be back to defend my cash on Tuesday the 28th, so I hope to see you there! And finally, I am happy to announce that we have our first sponsor! It's an affiliate sponsor of the show, and it's the Daytonian Beard Company, which is an excellent local small black-owned business that makes beard care products. If you order from them online (not in store) you can get 10% off your order by using the code “discoverdaytonpod,” so I hope you'll visit them online at https://thedaytonianbeardco.com/ or check them out in-person at The Entrepreneurs Marketplace, although the discount code does not work for in-store purchases.  All right, that's it for this week's news roundup episode, and just as a heads up I will have some big news coming up soon that you're going to want to hear about related to some cool ways you can support this show while also getting some cool benefits in return, and if you're a business owner I may have some cool news about Bosnia and Herzegovina you're going to want to hear about, so stay tuned for that possibly as soon as next week. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review and share this episode with a friend. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton.

On today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast, I get to talk with Kathleen Hotmer, who runs the Dayton business “Pink Moon Goods.” I discovered her business personally while I was at an event at the Dayton Arcade, and her business is one that I really respect and admire quite a bit for its mission and vision and values, and I really enjoy talking to her in this episode.   If you'd like to visit Pink Moon Goods online, visit www.pinkmoongoods.com.   You can also find them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/pinkmoongoods.   Also, if you're wondering who her husband with the record store is, you should check out episode 42!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

On today's episode, I'm excited to talk to my friend Bridget Flaherty, a local Dayton entrepreneur, coach, storyteller, writer, and more. She's the other half of the podcast Tears, Tides, and Transformation, which she co-hosts with KeAnna Daniels, who I also interviewed on this podcast in episode 29. She also founded and runs LORE, a storytelling business that I've taken classes from, so I look forward to talking with her about that, as well as some of her more recent ventures and, of course, her stories.    Just a quick note and trigger warning before you listen to let you know that there is brief talk of self-harm and suicide in this episode, which I've struggled with in the past as well. If you or someone you know is considering self-harming please call 800-273-8255, or shoot me an email at discoverdaytonpodcast.com and I'll be happy to help you find help.   You can find Bridget's and KeAnna's podcast here: www.tearstidesandtransformation.com.   You can find the LORE website at www.lorestorytelling.com.   And, I appreciate that this is so simple, but to find all of the cool stuff Bridget is doing, simply visit allthingsbridget.com. And, to find her on TikTok, check out @glam.ma.    Also, we now have a TikTok account, so check that out at @discoverdaytonpodcast on that platform! You'll get a lot more behind-the-scenes stuff as well as a lot of coverage of Dayton that doesn't make it into the podcast.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdaytonpodcast If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!  

Today is Friday, June 10th, 2022, which means that today is your weekly news roundup. As always, a lot happened last week that you'll want to hear about, and there's a lot of stuff to do in Dayton tonight, this weekend, and beyond, so listen soon so you don't miss out on what's happening in Dayton. As always, you can find the full transcript for News Roundup episodes on the podcast website at discoverdaytonpodcast.com.    Organizations mentioned in this episode include: Dayton Public Schools Greater Dayton RTA Dayton International Airport Dayton Daily News Ohio Statehouse Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments Central State University Wright State University University of Cincinnati Sinclair Community College Day Air Ballpark City of Dayton Tumble, LLC Blind Bob's The Dublin Pub Thai 9 Lily's WheatPenny Salar Franco's Trolley Stop Van Buren Room Table 33 Mudlick Tap House Dayton Beer Company Old Scratch Jimmie's Ladder 11 Fifth Street Brewpub Coco's Bistro Basil's on Market Angie's Firehouse Tavern Carmichael's Slyder's Toxic Brew Company Levitt Pavilion Bribing Senators Neil deGrasse Tyson Dayton Live For Dayton by Dayton Mike Bankhead Dayton Masonic Center St. Anne's Hill Historic Society St. Anne's Cheese Company Evan's Bakery Dayton Metro Library Patterson Pub Front Street Liederkranz-Turner German Club Dayton Jewish Cultural Festival Dayton Jazz Festival Paul Laurence Dunbar House Isaiah Sharkey The Loft Theatre Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton Philharmonic Oregon District Mumu Fresh   Transcript:  Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm your host, Arch Grieve, and today is Friday, June 10th, 2022, which means this is your weekly news roundup episode, where I read the news (so you don't have to). A lot has happened in the past week, including some local Dayton organizations receiving state funding, Dayton getting a new state senator next year who it never voted for, and a troubling statistic for local letter carriers. There's also a lot happening in the coming days that you're going to want to hear about, so stay tuned for your weekly news roundup episode, which starts in just a moment.    And now for last week's news:   Well Welcome Stadium is getting an $11 million renovation, which Dayton Public Schools officials say they hope will help make it a more attractive venue for other state and national athletic events. The stadium opened in 1949 and had its last renovation in 2008, which was around $3 million. While the project won't be completed for over a year, DPS does expect to have new turf, track, and lighting to be ready in time for fall games this year. One addition is going to be a new hall of fame of past DPS athletes. The groundbreaking took place this past Wednesday and the renovations have already begun.    The Greater Dayton RTA has announced that 10 lines that were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic will be permanently canceled, while 11 others are being reconfigured. The move comes as the RTA is facing a driver shortage and decreased ridership. Affected bus routes include routes 3, 5, 23, 24, 64, 65, 66, X1A, X1B, and X5. Starting later this fall, however, the RTA will be switching from having separate bus route schedules for weekdays vs. weekends to having the same schedule every day for their bus routes. There are also currently 50 job openings for bus drivers, and today from 7-11am and tomorrow from 10am to 2pm at the University of Dayton arena there will be a job fair for people who are interested in applying where you can apply to become a big-bus driver (which requires a CDL) or a small bus driver (which does not). The coolest thing about the event is that you can actually have an opportunity to drive one of the buses, so I may end up going and applying too, who knows. Visit iriderta.org for more information.    And, speaking of busing and Dayton Public Schools, DPS is reversing a previous decision to end the practice of giving RTA passes to high school students and is now saying that high school students will, in fact, be receiving RTA passes to get to school. DPS also explained that because high school students will no longer receive busing from DPS, they can attend any school within the district and are not bound by the quadrant system that is in place for elementary and middle schools where students must attend schools that are within the quadrant in which they live. If you have questions about busing you can call the Student Enrollment Center at 937-542-5555.   Well if you're flying out of Dayton International Airport anytime soon just be warned, the airport recently had an airfare hike that was not only among the highest in the country, it IS the highest price hike in the country. The study comes from cheapair.com, and finds that on average Dayton airport flyers are paying 42% more per ticket than last year, which averages out to $109 per flight. The increase comes as part of a trend of smaller airports increasing their rates across the country. After seeing demand drop during the pandemic, it has been on the rise recently, but airlines are struggling to find people for the reopened positions that were cut during the pandemic.    One thing that I didn't realize until I was reading a Dayton Daily News story this week was that once the redistricting changes go into effect next year, most of Dayton will have a new state senator who it didn't vote for, which will be State Senator Niraj Antani. This is due to the fact that the majority of what is now Senator Stephen Huffman's district is being transferred to Niraj Antani's, although only until new maps can be drawn up for the 2024 election. However, if Dayton is redistricted once more to another district that does not have a senator up for re-election, it's possible Dayton could go for eight years without being able to vote for their state senator. Antani is a very conservative Republican state senator from Miamisburg who has the distinction of being the state's first Indian-American senator in Ohio history.    In related news, the Ohio Statehouse has passed a bill funding $3.5 billion in state capital projects, with $18.6 million of that funding going to Montgomery County. Of that, $1.7 million will go towards projects at Central State, Wright State, and the University of Cincinnati. The biggest recipient by far, however, is Sinclair Community College, which (for the sake of full disclosure), is where I also work part-time. Sinclair though is getting $13 million, with $5 million going towards Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades training hubs, and $4 million to cover the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems. The Dayton International Airport and Sinclair also requested $250K for an aircraft mechanic training center, which was fully funded, unlike some other local projects, including a $5 million request by the City of Dayton for Day Air Ballpark, which only received a tenth of that.    Well there's a new local government entity in town, or towns, rather. The Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments came together recently and is made up of six communities: Dayton, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Riverside, Huber Heights, and Bath Township. The Council will have powers similar to Ohio municipalities, including making purchases, passing zoning laws, and establishing Tax Increment Financing districts. US Representative Mike Turner helped secure $1 million in funding for the creation of the Council, which is aimed at improving the lives of US Air Force members around the base. The council is composed of members who are local city managers or other high-ranking administrators in their respective communities.    This next story brings back some uncomfortable memories I have being a former Dayton Power and Light meter reader years ago, but apparently Dayton ranks 22nd in the country for dogs biting postal workers, with 18 postal worker dog bites happening last year. Ohio itself actually ranks third in the country as a state for dog bites, with Columbus coming in on top with 31 letter carrier dog bites. So please, make sure your dogs are taken care of properly. I can attest from personal experiences that it's really not fun getting bit.    Well if you're lazy like I am, although possibly have more disposable income, then there's a new local business that will come to your home and pick up your clothes and wash them and return them to you. The business is called Tumble LLC, and it was started by Miami University classmates Jeffrey Caldwell II and Charles Wheeler III. The new business recently received a Better Business Bureau award, the Spark Award for Entrepreneurship, which “celebrates emerging entrepreneurial businesses whose leaders demonstrate a high level of character, generate a culture that is authentic about its mission and genuinely connects with their community." The business is partnering with local laundromats to help cut down on their own overhead and to schedule a pickup you can visit tumblego.com.    And finally, while not exactly news, it was noted by my friend Alexis Larsen in a Dayton Daily News article last week that it's patio season again in Dayton, so here are some great places to visit that have great patios where you can grab a drink and something to eat. In the Oregon District for food and drink you've got Blind Bob's, The Dublin Pub, Thai 9, Lily's, WheatPenny, Salar, Franco's, and Trolley Stop. If you're just looking for drinks, Bell of Dayton's Van Buren Room is a great place to visit as well. Outside the Oregon District but still downtown there's Table 33, Mudlick Tap House, Dayton Beer Company (which has a cool new rooftop bar), Old Scratch, Jimmie's Ladder 11, Fifth Street Brewpub, Coco's Bistro, and Basil's on Market, if you want to have a cool view of the fountains. A little further outside of downtown and you can check out Angie's Firehouse Tavern, Carmichael's, and Slyder's as well.    That's it for your local news, and now, here's what's happening tonight, this weekend, and beyond:   One thing happening all weekend is the celebration of Toxic Brew Company's 9th birthday. Events kicked off yesterday with a special tapping of their Bubblegum Blonde and Coffee Belgian Golden Ale beers. Today they're tapping their Melon ISO-Heaven, and tomorrow they're tapping their Mango Magnum Hop PIPA. Also there will be Chef Dane and on Sunday you can hear music by Cooley the Curator. Toxic opens at 2pm today and noon on the weekends. So happy birthday, Toxic!   Tonight, June 10th, the St. Helen Spring Festival is kicking off from 6:30-11pm at the St. Helen's Parish on Granville Place. The event continues this weekend and features rides, food, a flea market, beer garden, and more, and is free to attend.    Also happening tonight at the Levitt Pavilion, The New Respects will be performing a free concert from 7-9pm. Their music features danceable fusions of pop, soul, and rock music, and they recently released an EP entitled “Don't Panic.”    You can keep the music going by visiting Blind Bob's afterwards starting at 9pm for a show and EP release from Bribing Senators. The EP is called Triple Imperial EP, and the show is called Five Years for 5 Songs.    Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is also in Dayton tonight, Friday June 10th, where he will be performing a show that discusses what all of your favorite science movies get wrong. Tickets range in price from $55 to $135 and are available at daytonlive.org.   This Saturday, June 11, from 4-9pm at the RiverScape Metro Park, the third annual “For Dayton by Dayton” festival is taking place. There will be music, including opening act Mike Bankhead, who was a guest on this show back on episode 21, so check that out too if you haven't already! Rapper K. Carter is hosting and headlining the event.    The Dayton Masonic Center is hosting a comedy event fundraiser tomorrow starting at 7pm that will feature comedians Caroline Rhea, Craig Shoemaker, and Cole Cosby. Tickets are $35 online or $40 at the door. Rhea was in the show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” Shoemaker has appeared on Parks and Rec, and Cosby is a comedian out of Philadelphia. Visit daytonmasoniccenter.org for ticket and show information.    Also going on tomorrow, Saturday June 11th, is the St. Anne's Hill Garden Tours. The event features a self-guided tour of St. Anne's Hill homes and gardens that goes from 10am to 3pm. If you're going, visit the old St. Anne the Tart building at 1501 E. Fifth St to start. The tour is $17 and your ticket gets you into the Tea Garden, which includes a selection of drinks and refreshments. If you miss it, you'll have to wait for another two years because it's only a biannual event. For tickets, search for St. Anne's Hill Historic Society on EventBrite.com.    On Saturday from 11am-1pm you can participate in the Ethnic Cheese and Dessert Workshop at Evan's Bakery, which is being put on in partnership with the St. Anne's Cheese Company, who I had on the podcast as well recently on episode 27. This next workshop will highlight Turkish cheese and tickets are still available for $29 at stannescheeseco.com.    Or, if you have more of a sweet tooth, you can also on Saturday go to the Downtown Dayton Library location, where you can participate in their Frequent Chocolate Eater Chocolate Eating series. For $25, you can learn about single origin craft beans and, of course, taste some chocolate. And, if you're really hungry you could actually do the cheese workshop followed by this one, because it doesn't start until 2pm. It goes until 3:30pm. Visit eatmorechocolate.eventbrite.com for tickets.    If you're into bourbon and cigars, you may want to visit the Patterson Pub on Saturday evening, where for $50 you can participate in their blind bourbon tasting, which includes 5 pours and 3 mini cocktails, as well as a cigar. Visit facebook.com/pattersonpubdayton for ticket information.    Or, if you're more of a wine person, you can visit Front Street, where there's a wine tasting and art fest going on Saturday the 11th from 5-10pm. Tickets are $25 beforehand or $30 on the day of the event. You get 10 2 oz. samples and a souvenir wine glass. Alexis Gomez will provide live music and Condado Tacos will be there as well. Visit frontstreet.art for more information and tickets.    And finally if beer is more your speed, head over to the Liederkranz-Turner German Club for their bi-weekly Bier Garten event, which is going on from 5-10pm.    On Sunday from 11am-7pm the Dayton Jewish Cultural Festival is going on at Temple Israel on Riverside Drive. The event is free and open to the public, and includes traditional Jewish food, entertainment, and the Oy Vey 5K and Chai Challenge.    Also happening on Sunday, the Dayton Jazz Festival is returning to the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday from 1-9pm. There will be some great performers as well as food and merchandise vendors. Visit levittdayton.org for more information.    Another Sunday event is taking place at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House from 2-4pm, where the Dunbar Literary Circle will meet (as they do every second Sunday of the month) with Omope Carter Daboiku, Wordsmith & International Storyteller. The event is free and open to the public.    Next Monday at Toxic there's a special trivia event, which is 90s Trivia with Luke, Ash, and Kenny. You can join for three rounds of 90s-themed music, movies, and TV starting at 8:30pm. The winners will receive prizes and there are drink specials going on all night.    On Thursday, June 16th, you can visit Salar, who is hosting a wine dinner. The all-inclusive price is $89, which gets you five wines paired with five separate courses. The dinner begins at 6pm and you can get tickets at salarrestaurant.com.    Also happening next Thursday, Chicago native Isaiah Sharkey is performing at Levitt Pavilion from 7-9pm. Isaiah's third album, Blackmessiah, won the 2015 grammy for best R&B album, so you won't want to miss him.   The Loft Theatre has a new musical, “My 80-Year Old Boyfriend,” which is based on a true story inspired by the original performer of the musical, Cherissa Bertels. The cost is $17 and you can purchase tickets at daytonlive.org. Showtime is at 8pm.    Well if you're a Dayton Celtic Festival fan like myself, you'll be excited to know that there's a bit of a preview coming to the Levitt Pavilion next Friday, June 17th from 7-9pm, where We Banjo 3 will be performing. The two sets of brothers from Galway, Ireland and Nashville, TN play Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic-inspired music.    Also next Friday, the Dayton Philharmonic is celebrating Juneteenth and the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar's birth at their Juneteenth celebration at the Schuster Center at 8pm. Tickets prices range from $5-85 and are available at daytonlive.org.   There's another Juneteenth Celebration in the Oregon District next Saturday as well starting at 11am and going until 2pm. There will be family-friendly festivities as well as a number of local black-owned food trucks.    Finally, on Saturday June 18th from 5-9pm there will be a Juneteenth Celebration at Levitt Pavilion featuring artist Mumu Fresh, a grammy-nominated, Indigenous Music award-winning Musical Ambassador for the United States.    Well that's it for your weekly news roundup, and if you'd like the transcript for this episode please visit my website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com. There, you can also find a link to the Discover Dayton merch store, as well as links to all of our socials. Currently the podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, and LinkedIn, so if you're on any of those please follow us there! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton. 

On the Discover Dayton podcast today my guest is Luke Tandy, owner of Skeleton Dust Records here in downtown Dayton. Luke is personally into the noise genre of music, but he sells and enjoys many more styles of music as well, which he showcases at his downtown record store. Join me as I talk with him to find out about a rare cassette that they sell, who their next in-person event is going to spotlight, and much more on today's episode of Discover Dayton.   You can find Skeleton Dust Records at 133 E. Third St. downtown.   Or, visit them online at www.skeletondustrecords.com.   They're also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SkeletonDustRecords.   And, you can find them on Insta at www.instagram.com/skeleton_dust_records.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Faceboook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

On today's Discover Dayton episode I get to talk to Mike Bisig, owner of Mike's Bike Park, which is right here in Dayton. They're a bike park, a bike shop, a skate shop, an arcade, and more. I can personally recommend the bike shop as I just got my bike tuned up there, and they were voted Best Bike Shop in Dayton in 2021. They also have some really cool summer camps coming up very soon starting June 13th, so you're definitely not gonna wanna miss this episode!    To learn more about Mike's Bike Park, visit www.mikesbikepark.com.   To find them on Facebook, check out www.facebook.com/MikesIndoorBikePark.   They're also www.instagram.com/mikesbikepark.   And you can find them on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCvR_3oKazcD4_ev5SSJL0uQ.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Faceboook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Today is Friday, June 3rd, 2022. So today, of course, is your weekly news roundup, where I read the news (so you don't have to). A lot has happened in the past week, and there's a lot of entertainment planned for this weekend and beyond, so don't wait to listen to this episode! As always, the transcripts for the news roundup episode is on the website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com. Please be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend!   Groups and organizations mentioned in this episode include: Ohio Statehouse Greater Dayton RTA Dayton Police City of Dayton On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center Miami Valley Child Development Centers Dayton Daily News Montgomery County Democratic Party Vegan It IZ Eats RI International Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services Dayton Ale Trail Yellow Cab Tavern Dayton Jewish Film Festival Front Street Galleries Dayton Society of Artists Dayton Pride Festival Blind Bob's Levitt Pavilion Dayton Playhouse PFLAG Dayton Rubi Girls The Brightside Shadyside Clemmer Bribing Senators Yardboss St. Helen Spring Festival The New Respects Neil deGrasse Tyson Dayton Live Dayton Jazz Festival Five Rivers MetroParks   Transcript:   Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm your host, Arch Grieve, and today Friday, which means it's time for your weekly news roundup, where I read the news so you don't have to. A lot happened recently, including the RTA announcing free weekend summer rides, Gettysburg Avenue being put on a “road diet,” and more. And as always there's a lot going on this weekend and beyond, including Pride Month celebrations, so stay tuned for the news in just a moment.    And now for last week's news in Dayton:   Dayton City Commissioners spoke out recently against Mike Dewine and the Ohio Statehouse for legislation that legislators passed recently and that is now awaiting Governor Dewine's signature. House Bill 99 is a bill that would allow school teachers to be armed in school settings with as little as 24 hours of training. The commissioners also spoke out against past legislation that Mike Dewine has already signed into law, including a “stand your ground” law and legislation that enabled people to conceal carry without a permit. The commissioners pointed out that in the wake of the tragic Oregon District shootings three years ago, the governor promised to pass common-sense gun laws, which never materialized.    Well if you're looking to save some money on gas, then you might want to hear about this next story. The Greater Dayton RTA is going to be offering free rides on weekends over the summer starting tomorrow, June 4th, and going through September 4th. The RTA is offering free rides on both its fixed-route buses and para-transit vehicles, and RTA officials say they hope that the cost of providing the free weekend rides will be offset by increased ridership, particularly as gas prices continue to increase. For more information, visit iriderta.org.   If you remember last week I let you know about the curfew sweep that police would be doing last weekend. Well, the numbers are in and the police caught zero juveniles breaking curfew during last Friday's sweep, which police are touting as a success. The sweep primarily took place downtown but also included parks where juveniles are regularly observed congregating in.    Well, the City of Dayton will be putting Gettysburg Avenue on a, quote, “diet,” to help reduce what city leaders call “automobile circus acts” and “hooning,” which is apparently a word used to describe reckless vehicle operation maneuvers like drifting and burnouts and the like. The diet consists of shrinking the roadway and decreasing the number of traffic lanes, which city leaders say is larger than it needs to be based on Dayton's current population. The changes would be reminiscent of what the city did to the area of Brown St. near UD and the city plans to take action immediately while simultaneously seeking funding for more long-term fixes. The city argues that the changes are needed because, since 2015, a 3.5-mile stretch of Gettysburg has been the location of over 1400 accidents, 59 serious injuries, and 10 fatalities, including a recent one that killed four people. The city is going to be seeking public input before making any decisions on permanent changes and plans to apply for a state infrastructure bank loan to help fund the project.    The City of Dayton is planning to use some of its American Plan Rescue Act funds, $150,000 to be exact, to help fund a pre-school on wheels program. The program, known as Pop Up Preschool, seeks to provide preschool options for areas of the city that are preschool deserts. Kimberly Jarvis, director of the On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center, which runs the Pop Up Preschool program, says she has the teachers that will be needed for the program but needs help with funding to convert RVs into mobile classrooms, which would serve between 9-12 students at a time and travel to two locations over the course of the school day. To learn more about the program, visit www.opamc.net/pup.   In other childcare-related news, the City of Dayton is spending over half a million dollars to help consolidate four childcare centers in East Dayton under one roof. The $11 million building is being constructed on the site of the former Lincoln School in the Twin Towers neighborhood by Miami Valley Child Development Centers and will be known as the Lincoln Hill Child and Family Center. The school will serve 250 students, at least 90% of whom meet federal poverty guidelines. The MVCDC received the funds through moneys that the city got from a community development block grant and were awarded them through a competitive grant process. The new building will have 14 classrooms, office space, a community training space, and a full-service commercial kitchen.    Well now that the Ohio redistricting process mess continues to result in anti-democratic outcomes, with the Dayton Daily News reporting recently that the new district boundaries will mean that some incumbents will be running unopposed in spite of the fact that the partisan voter makeup of those districts has changed due to the fact that Ohio's filing deadline has not been extended or re-opened since candidates filed their petitions in February. Since then, the districts have changed greatly in some instances. For example, Riverside recently went from a Republican-leaning district to the one represented by Dayton's state representative, Willis Blackshear, Jr. Similarly, the district represented by former Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer added Trotwood and other Democrat-leaning areas and now favors Democrats, but he will be running unopposed in the general as no Democrat filed in what used to be a Republican-leaning district. Secretary of State LaRose says there's nothing he can do and that any changes in filing deadlines are set by law and must be made by the Ohio Statehouse. However, candidates may still file as independents without party affiliation if they do so by 4pm on August 1st, the day before the rescheduled primary will take place. Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairman Mark Owens called the claim by Republicans that there isn't time to re-open the process, quote, “ridiculous,” and called for a 10-day window for candidates to file in the newly redrawn districts. You can find out about your district by visiting findmydistrict.ohiosos.gov.    Well if you're vegan, or just trying to reduce your meat consumption, you'll want to hear this news. There's a new vegan restaurant opening up at the 2nd Street Market called Vegan It IZ Eats, which is owned by Dayton native Rhea Adkins. It will have a rotating breakfast and lunch menu including things like jack fruit tacos, coconut bacon grilled cheese, chai french toast, and more. It will also carry meal prep options, granola, seasoning blends, nut milks, dressings, sauces, and a cookbook. You can visit veganitizeats.com for more information.    A new crisis center for those experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises is going to be opening up in the Carillon neighborhood here in Dayton later this year if all goes to plan. The Crisis Now Receiving Center, which is a project of RI International and the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services (or ADAMHS), will open at Elizabeth Place. Individuals in crisis can call Montgomery County at 833-580-2255 to receive support.    And finally, if you're like me and enjoy a good local craft beer, you'll want to check out my friend Alexis Larsen's article in the Dayton Daily News from this past Sunday's paper, which talks about the Dayton Ale Trail. There are 31 local breweries in and around Dayton that participate in the trail, and all you need to do to start is visit one of them and pick up your Dayton Ale Trail passport, which you can collect stamps in by visiting each of the breweries on the list and purchasing a beer. Dayton's breweries are on the list, as well as surrounding ones like Eudora, Lucky Star, and many more. Once you've visited all of the other 30 breweries, you can collect your final beer at the Yellow Cab Tavern in Dayton, where you'll be awarded a 16 oz. stainless steel pint glass. I've never made it to all of them in one year, but I think I'll make that a goal this year, so I hope you'll join me and maybe I'll see you around at one of them this summer.    That's it for last week's news, and now here's what's going on in Dayton this weekend and beyond:   The Dayton Jewish Film Festival kicked off yesterday, June 2nd, at the Dayton Art Institute with a screening of “That Orchestra With the Broken Instruments.” The remaining films, however, will be screened at The Neon movie theater downtown, with films running now through June 26th. Visit jewishdayton.org for more information.    Tonight is the First Friday Art Hops event at Front Street galleries again, which is happening from 5-9pm. The event features live music, live art demos, food trucks, art exhibitions, workshops, and artist talks, and you can check out more than fifty studios, galleries, and boutiques. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.    Another First Friday arts event happening tonight is at the Dayton Society of Artists, which will be opening their exhibit Emergence 2022, which is a show focused on current college students and recent graduates. The reception is free and takes places from 6-9pm. Visit daytondsa.org for more details.    Also happening this Friday, June 3rd, is the kickoff to the Dayton Pride Festival, where the Pride Affair on the Square will take place at Courthouse Square from 6-10pm, featuring live performances, food trucks, and a beer truck as well. The event is free and open to the community. On Saturday there will be a Pride parade and festival, with the parade starting at noon at the Dayton Metro Library downtown and ending at the Courthouse Square. Check out daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride for more information.      If you're looking for some music tonight, you can visit Blind Bob's, where Jon Worthy & The Bends will be performing alongside Social Q and Scary Hotel. There is a $5 cover to attend.    Well tomorrow June 4th at the Levitt Pavilion there's another free concert, this time featuring musical artist Amythyst Kiah, who will be performing works from her new album Wary + Strange, a combination of alt-rock and roots/old-time music. The show will go from 7-9pm and is free to attend.    Also happening on Saturday at the Dayton Playhouse is their inaugural MisCast Cabaret, a fundraiser to benefit the Dayton Playhouse. Tickets are $10 and the show starts at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. Visit wordpress.daytonplayhouse.com for more information.    On Sunday, June 5th, the 7th Annual Running With Pride 5K Run/Walk will take place at UD's Welcome Stadium from 9am-noon, with registration opening at 7:30am. Race benefits will go to support PFLAG Dayton and the cost to enter is $25. Search on runsignup.com to register for the race, or visit discoverdaytonpodcast.com and find my show notes for the exact URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/Dayton/RunningwithPride5kRunWalk   Also on Sunday is the annual Miss Rubicon Pageant for 2022 at Top of the Market from 1-3:30pm. Money raised at the event goes to support The Rubi Scholarships. The cost to attend is just $5. Visit therubigirls.com for more event and ticket information.    Next Thursday, June 9th from 7-9pm, you can see Kaleta and Super Yamba Band performing live at the Levitt Pavilion. The band is led by Kaleta, a singer and guitarist from Benin who is an accomplished Afrobeat and Juju artist. The event is free to attend.    Or, if you're more in the mood for some big band music on Thursday night next week, you can visit the RiverScape MetroPark, where The Bob Gray Orchestra will be performing a free concert as well, also from 7-9pm.    And finally, if neither of those interest you, you can visit The Brightside on Thursday from 7-11pm for a Shadyside reunion show. Shadyside was a popular Dayton rock band from 1999-2005 and are getting back together for the show, which will also feature Clemmer, Bribing Senators, and Yardboss. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, and are available at thebrightsidedayton.com. Bribing Senators will also be playing later that weekend at Blind Bob's, where they'll release their album “Triple Imperial EP,” their first in five years at a show that begins at 9pm.    Next Friday, June 10th, the St. Helen Spring Festival is taking place from 6:30-11pm at the St. Helen's Parish on Granville Place. The event continues that weekend and features rides, food, a flea market, beer garden, and more, and is free to attend.    Also next Friday at the Levitt Pavilion, The New Respects will be performing a free concert from 7-9pm. Their music features danceable fusions of pop, soul, and rock music, and they recently released an EP entitled “Don't Panic.”    Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will also be in Dayton next Friday, June 10th, where he will be performing a show that discusses what all of your favorite science movies get wrong. Tickets range in price from $55 to $135 and are available at daytonlive.org.   Also happening next Friday evening is an event called Broken English: Dayton, which is taking place at the PNC Arts Annex downtown. It's a night of poetry and music, including a live band, and you can get a show plus gallery ticket to attend the cocktail hour event before the show begins, which starts at 6pm. The show begins at 7:45pm. Tickets are available at daytonlive.org.   The Dayton Jazz Festival is returning to the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday, June 12th, from 1-9pm. There will be some great performers as well as food and merchandise vendors. Visit levittdayton.org for more information.    And finally, if your goal is to get in shape cheaply this year, then the Fiver Rivers MetroParks have got you covered. They offer a variety of free fitness classes all summer long at the RiverScape location downtown, including the following:   -Zumba with Fit N Fruitful on Saturdays from 10-11am. -Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga, also on Saturdays from 10-11am. -Bootcamp with The Unit on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm. -Tai Chi and Qigong with Immortal Tree Qigong on Tuesdays from 6-7pm. -Bootymix with the Ninth Beat on Tuesdays from 6-7pm. Not all classes are offered every week, so check the calendar before you go at MetroParks.org.    All right well that about wraps up this week's news roundup episode, and if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave a review on Apple podcasts or the Facebook page, both of which you can find through the website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com. You can also find the merch store there as well, which features things like mugs, t-shirts, and seasonally-appropriate women's tank tops. Please be sure to share this episode with a friend. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton. 

On today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast, I'm excited that I get to talk to AJ Bauer, the owner of Smokin BBQ, the Texas-style BBQ joint on the edge of the Oregon District across from The Neon movie theater. It's one of my favorite places to eat in Dayton, and as a reminder I only talk to bars and restaurants that I have personally been to and can vouch for, and I just had a fantastic lunch there on the day I recorded this, so I hope you'll check out my interview with AJ!   To order online, you can visit toasttab.com/smokin-bbq.   To find them on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/SmokinBBQDayton.   On Instagram, they're at www.instagram.com/smokin_dyt.   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Faceboook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!    

On today's episode of the Discover Dayton podcast I'm excited to talk with Link Schreiber, who is a teacher by day and a Slam Master by night. Link organizes the Dayton Poetry Slam alongside Jonathan and Quiet Storm, and has done so for many years now. The Dayton Poetry Slam meets every 1st and 3rd Sundays at the Yellow Cab Tavern (yellowcabtavern.com), and in this conversation I get to talk to him all about how it started and what all they do, and you'll even hear him share one of his pieces of poetry at the end of the episode as well, so make sure to listen all the way through!   You can find the Dayton Poetry Slam in a number of places:   Their website is daytonpoetryslam.com.    They're on Instagram at www.instagram.com/daytonpoetryslam.   They're also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/daytonpoetryslam.   They're on Twitter as well at twitter.com/SlamDayton.   And you can find them on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbuZszXeQWmjIqSbDEWirRA   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Faceboook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!    

Today's Friday, May 27th, 2022, so it's time for your weekly news roundup. On today's episode, there's a lot to cover, and there are quite a few events happening this weekend and beyond, so you'll want to listen to this episode soon! Also, you can find the complete show transcript on my website at discoverdaytonpodcast.com. I also really could use some Apple podcast reviews, so if you visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/discoverdaytonpodcast, you will find instructions on how to leave a review as well as a template you can use to fill out and create your own review, so please go do that now!   Organizations mentioned in this episode include: Dayton Police The FUDGE Foundation GDPM City of Dayton Fiver Rivers MetroParks Dayton International Peace Museum House of Bread Dayton NAACP Dayton Public Schools - Ponitz Equality Ohio Just Cakin' It Launch Dayton Dayton LGBT Center Dayton Theatre Guild The Nerve PNC Annex Dayton Live Schuster Center Wiley's Comedy Club Dayton Daily News Carillon Historical Park Bozack's Cocktail Lounge 1Eleven Flavor House Dayton Track Club St. Anne's Cheese Company Evan's Bakery RiverScape MetroPark Dublin Pub Tender Mercy Dayton Homecoming Branch and Bone Brightside Dayton Dayton Philharmonic Dayton Jewish Film Festival/Jewish Dayton Son Del Caribe Levitt Pavillion MojoFlo Wholly Grounds Coffee House Pecha Kucha Dayton   5/27/22 News Roundup Transcript:   Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm Arch Grieve and I'm your host, and today's episode is the weekly news roundup for Friday, May 27th, 2022. A lot happened recently, including stories about rental assistance for Montgomery County residents, a new mobile culinary STEAM lab for kids, and some local DPS students earning national recognition. Next week is also the start of Pride Months, and there are a lot of events happening in relation to that that you'll want to know about, so happy almost-Pride Month to you and please stay tuned for last week's news in just a moment.    And now for this week's news:   Well if you're listening to this and you're under the age of 18, you should be aware that the Dayton police are going to be conducting a juvenile curfew sweep tonight, which is to say that any juvenile that is out in public without a guardian from 11pm to 5am will be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, as will the youth's guardians. This comes in response to the fact that juvenile arrests have been up greatly this year over last year, with there being 774 juvenile arrests so far this year already, which is three times what it was last year at the same time. This is the first curfew sweep police have done in years, and there are many critics of the practice as well who argue that enforcement can be discriminatory and unfairly impact black and brown communities and can lead to increased tensions between police and those communities.    In the wake of the tragic shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school, a local man, Dion Green, whose father, Derrick Fudge, was killed in the Oregon District shooting back in 2019, is traveling there to provide support for the families. Green started the FUDGE Foundation to honor his father's memory. Through the help of donations, Green travels to places where mass shootings have occurred to help the families who are dealing with trauma in the aftermath of those shootings. Green is a survivor, victim, and father who explains that the victims of the shooting are a part of his family now and argues for gun-control laws and background checks and getting rid of assault rifles. You can learn more about the foundation at www.fudgefoundation.org.    Well if you're a Montgomery County resident who is in need of rental assistance, there's good news for you from the Montgomery County Commission, which recently approved $1 million in rental assistance to local residents. A county spokesperson explained that the money will go to people who are late on their rent and also receive HUD assistance. The money will be funneled through GDPM, or Greater Dayton Premier Management, which specializes in low-income housing, and will be working with renters who have the greatest amount of debt first. To contact GDPM, call 937-910-7500 or visit gdpm.org.    The City of Dayton may be giving about 58 acres of vacant land to the Five Rivers MetroParks soon. The land in question is what remains of the Foxton Court Apartments, which were damaged beyond repair by the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes. In exchange, the property would be remediated by Five Rivers MetroParks, which is expected to cost $1.9 million. The land used to be a tree nursery, although the nursery hasn't been utilized since the early 2000s. The city explained that the land in question is in a flood zone as well and should not be redeveloped.    Later today the Dayton International Peace Museum will be holding a ceremony to celebrate its move into a new space at 10 N. Ludlow St. at the Courthouse Square. Some of the museum's board members and founders will speak at the event and attendees can participate in preview tours of the museum after the ceremony. Friday, June 3rd is the museum's official re-open date, however, and their first guest exhibit is “MLK In Color.” Visit daytonpeacemuseum.org for more information about the museum.    Well while I don't often do national news on here, there is one national news item that may be affecting you right now without you knowing it, and that is that Jif brand peanut butter has been linked to salmonella outbreaks and the FDA has issued a recall starting on May 20th. If you have Jif peanut butter with lot numbers between 1274425 and 2140425, you should definitely not eat it, and you can also go online to Jif's website at jif.com and enter in your lot code number for your peanut butter and if it's a match for one of the contaminated jars, they'll send you a coupon for a replacement product.    The House of Bread here in Dayton is seeking a couple of volunteers to help with food distribution from 10:30am to 1:30pm each day. Applicants must be fully vaccinated and be at least 16 years of age. You can email Judith Moore to sign up at moorehob@gmail.com, and that's Moore with an “e.”   The City of Dayton is setting aside $7.6 million of the $138 million that it received in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to help minority-owned businesses in Dayton, most of which will be going towards non-profits that are geared towards helping build up Dayton's minority-owned business community. Of that, $3 million is going towards the creation of an organization that will help business owners, and $1.5 million will go towards the awarding of micro-grants that go up to $10,000. A little over $500,000 of the money is being awarded to five local organizations, including a vaccine clinic, two restaurants, a law firm, and a childcare center. Some groups, such as the Dayton NAACP, however, are critical of the disbursement of funds, arguing that having just 5.6% of those funds go towards minority-owned businesses isn't enough.    Well, some local Dayton Public Schools students recently traveled to Texas to participate in the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Dallas. That group of students are the Ponitz CTC Broadcast News Production Team, who went on to place in the top 10 in the country for news production, so congratulations to them!   In an update to an interview I had with Equality Ohio back on episode 12 of this podcast, the Ohio Statehouse recently heard testimony in a committee hearing last week from two individuals who are part of what the Southern Poverty Law Center labels as hate groups. I would encourage you to go and listen to that episode to learn more about proposed Bill 454, which seeks to end gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth. House members also heard testimony recently on House Bill 598, which seeks to criminalize abortions should Roe v. Wade be overturned by the Supreme Court and would make it a felony for doctors to perform abortions and does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or even the mother's health. The Supreme Court's final ruling is expected to be announced late next month.    And finally, to end on a good news note, there's a new business in Dayton called “Just Cakin' It,” which is a mobile STEAM dessert lab. The mobile lab is the brainchild of Dayton Native, Courtney Barrett, and operates Monday through Thursday and serves kids ages 5 through 16. Barrett has been baking since 2017 and the business stems from her work as a substitute teacher and her work in the prison system, where she saw childhood trauma and lack of positive outlets lead to incarceration for many people. She hopes that her business can help young people see the value of education. She was helped in getting her business of the ground by participating in the UD Flyer Pitch Competition, which helped provide seed money for the business. She also participates in the Early Risers Academy through Launch Dayton, which I recently talked to KeAnna Daniels about on this podcast in episode 29. She's looking to partner with schools and other local organizations moving forward, and you can learn more by visiting www.justcakinit.com to find out about educational opportunities and classes.    And now here's what's happening next week and beyond:   Well if you're looking for something fun and free to do tonight, you can check out the movie night at the Dayton LGBTQ Center, which is screening the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which is about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's life. Visit daytonlgbtcenter.org for more information.    If, however, you're more in the mood for theater tonight, you can attend a performance of “The Old Man and the Moon,” tonight at 8pm at the Dayton Theatre Guild. Ticket prices range from $14 to $21, and you can visit daytontheatreguild.org for tickets and information. There's another screening on Saturday as well at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm..   Another theater option tonight is a performance by The Nerve, which is presenting its show “Friend Art,” by Sofia Alvarez at the PNC Annex from 8-9:30pm. The Nerve is an ensemble-driven theatre company working to build a safe and encouraging artistic community in Dayton where local artists can discover their voices and explore their craft. Tickets are going for $22, and you can visit daytonlive.org for more ticket information. There's also a performance on Saturday and Sunday.    Yet another theater option is at the Schuster Center, where you can see a production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” tonight from 8-10:30pm. Ticket prices range from $29 to $89 and are available at daytonlive.org.    Or, if you're more in the mood for comedy tonight, standup comedian, actor, and TV show host, Donnell Rawlings, will perform at Wiley's tonight and tomorrow, May 27th and 28th. Tickets go for $45 and can be purchased online at wileyscomedy.com.    Well this weekend on Saturday, May 28th, is National Burger Day, and my friend Alexis Larsen wrote recently in the Dayton Daily News about some of the places locally where you can get a great burger, so I encourage you to check that out! My favorite on the list is probably Slyder's though.    This Sunday, May 29th, at Carillon is the Dayton Heritage Festival, which goes from 12:00-8:30pm. It's free for Dayton History members and $12 per adult or $8 per child. The event celebrates Dayton's history and features special activities, costumed interpreters, and more. Visit daytonhistory.org for more information.    Also on Sunday May 29th, downtown's Bozack's Cocktail Lounge is hosting a Beards, Brims, and Bourbon event. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and more information can be found at facebook.com/bozacks.    Also happening Sunday, although a bit pricier, Master Mixologist Mike Jones will be leading a workshop entitled Cocktail Basics Part II: The Cheat Code, where he will explore cocktail basics and explain how to design and craft your own drinks. Tickets are $150, and the event takes place from 4:30-6:30pm at the 1eleven Flavor House downtown. Visit 1elevenflavorhouse.com for more information.    There's a Memorial Day 5K event happening Sunday as well from 9am to noon at the Eastwood Metro Park, where participants will run or walk along the Mad River. Ticket prices to participate are now at $30, and you can sign up at daytontrackclub.com/events.    Happening Tuesday, May 31st, you can participate in the Ethnic Cheese and Dessert Workshop at Evan's Bakery, which is being put on in partnership with the St. Anne's Cheese Company, who I had on the podcast as well recently on episode 27. This next workshop will highlight Jewish food and tickets are still available for $29 at stannescheeseco.com. The workshop goes from 11am to 1pm.    Also happening on Tuesday in the evening from 6-7pm is the BootyMix with the Ninth Beat event, which is taking place at the RiverScape MetroPark. BootyMix a high-intensity hip-hop dance class that is designed for people of all fitness levels and is free to attend. Learn more at MetroParks.org.    You can see the play production version of “Mean Girls” in Dayton starting next Tuesday, May 31st at the Schuster Center. The show is based on the Tina Fae movie of the same name and will run through June 5th. Tickets are available at daytonlive.org.   And I'm not sure why Tuesday the 31st is so popular in Dayton, but you can also go to the Dublin Pub for their 4-course Bourbon and Cigars Dinner. The event goes from 6-9pm and is a bit pricey at $80 in advance or $90 at the door, but in return, you get a four-course meal featuring hand-rolled cigars from Foundation Cigar, bourbon from Old Forrester, and swag and door prizes. RSVP by emailing tonyg@dubpub.com.    Moving on from Tuesday finally, on Wednesday at Tender Mercy in Dayton from 5-7pm there's a Dayton Homecoming event happening. Dayton Homecoming is the brainchild of The Collaboratory and seeks to inspire former Daytonians to come back to Dayton and non-native Daytonians to consider moving here. You can visit facebook.com/groups/daytonhomecoming to learn more.    Well, June 1st kicks off Pride Month, and there are a number of event celebrating that in Dayton, including one happening Wednesday, June 1st at Branch and Bone brewery, and that is the Pride Beer and Cheese tasting, where proceeds will go towards a Dayton LGBTQ+ charity. The event costs $45 and in return participants will get four five-ounce pours and hand-selected craft cheese boards as well as a limited Pride glass. Visit branchandboneales.com for more information and tickets.    There's another Pride event Wednesday as well, which is the Drag Fest Pride Kickoff event happening at the Brightside Dayton. The event features some of the area's best drag performers, including Katrina Reelfish, Cherry Poppins, Johnny Justice, Kiara Chimera, Landon Cherry, and Mocha Lisa, Featuring Lola Vuitton and Scarlett Chimera. Doors open at 6:30pm and the event kicks off at 7:30pm. I didn't see the event listed on the Brightside's website, however, but there is a long EventBrite URL that you can find in the show notes on my website at discoverdaytonpodcast.com and tickets are $10. Here's the URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-fest-pride-kickoff-tickets-338467253667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   The Dayton Jewish Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 2nd, at the Dayton Art Institute with a screening of “That Orchestra With the Broken Instruments.” Before that though there will be a special program with Neal Gittleman, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra's conductor. After that, the remaining screenings will take place at The Neon and will go through June 26th. Visit jewishdayton.org for more information.    Also on Thursday June 2nd, Son Del Caribe will be performing at a free Levitt Pavilion concert starting at 7pm for the Levitt's summer concert series opening night. If you haven't attended a Levitt event before, it's a lot of fun and you can bring your own food and alcohol, although make sure to bring your own blanket or lawn chairs as well. The following day on Friday will feature another performance, this one by the Neo Funk group MojoFlo. Visit levittdayton.org for more information about other upcoming shows.    Another Thursday event is the First Thursday Jazz Jam at Wholly Grounds Coffee,  which happens every week from 7-10pm and is free to attend. In addition to coffee, they also serve alcoholic drinks. Learn more at whollygrounds.com.    And if that wasn't enough, Thursday night is also another Pecha Kucha event, the first since I interviewed Pecha Kucha organizer Shayna McConville on episode 9 on this podcast. This time the event takes place at Grace Church and goes from 7:30-9:30pm. As always it is free to attend, and you can learn more about PK events by checking out episode 9 or visiting PechaKucha.com/cities/dayton.    And finally next Friday, June 3rd, is the kickoff to the Dayton Pride Festival and the Pride Affair on the Square will take place at Courthouse Square from 6-10pm, featuring live performances, food trucks, and a beer truck as well. The event is free and open to the community, and on Saturday there will be a Pride parade and festival, and more will be happening Sunday as well. Check out daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride for more information.      Well that's about it for this week's News Roundup episode. As a reminder, you can call me at 513-400-3538 and tell me who you'd like me to talk to, why, and leave me a question you'd like me to ask, which I may put into an episode as well. Also, I know I say this every episode, but we still don't have any reviews on Apple podcasts, so on my Facebook page I've created a template for you to use to do so as well as a link to an article on how to do it, so please go do that now! As a reminder please visit discoverdaytonpodcast.com for the show notes to this and other news roundup episodes. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton. 

On the Discover Dayton podcast today I'm excited because I get to talk to another local podcaster, Lee Mowen, who hosts and produces the Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast, which covers sports in at least 50 counties and two states at almost all levels, including from high school to professional. He's a fellow Wright State alum who I'm glad is doing his podcast, particularly because I don't really cover sports much at all on this show, so I'm glad to be able to spotlight someone locally who does, so I hope you'll join me in my conversation with him about everything from the UD Flyers, to the Dayton Dragons, to the Dayton Dutch Lions, and more.   To find Lee's podcast, visit cindaypod.com. You can also find him on social media in a variety of places, including: Twitter - twitter.com/theleewmowen Facebook - www.facebook.com/cindaypod TikTok - @theleemowen Instagram - www.instagram.com/theleewmowen   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, write a review, share it with a friend, and follow us on our other social media outlets:   Faceboook - https://www.facebook.com/discoverydaytonpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverdaytonpodcast/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/discoverdaytonpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwEbNtBwp4qvqGhDCX7y4A If you'd like to submit a guest request to be on the show, visit our website at www.discoverdaytonpodcast.com and select the "Be a Guest" option under the pages tab.  There's merch now, also, under the "Merch" tab on the site, where you'll find a mug, t-shirt, women's tank top, and a hoodie!  You can also reach out at Facebook and be sure to share this episode with a friend!