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    Sara (left) and Michelle Vance Waddell have made a donation to Dayton Art Institute to fund a gallery dedicated to female artists. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘It’s a statement’: New art gallery in Dayton has only art by women
    Moriah Yux and Tara Moore pose with the Valentine’s Day pizza roll bouquet at Yellow Cab Tavern in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    Yellow Cab has a $10 Valentine pizza roll bouquet you can send to your person
    FILE - In this March 4, 2015, file photo, an order of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets is displayed for a photo in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.  (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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    Caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizzas: Food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
    Tortelli di Zucca, butternut squash-filled pasta with brown butter, crispy sage, and apple mostarda at Grist restaurant in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED/RAY MARCANO
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    Review: Grist in downtown Dayton will satisfy your fresh pasta cravings
    Falcon Wings and Grill is opening on South Alex Road in West Carrollton. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    New restaurant Falcon’s Wings and Grill opens in time for Super Bowl
    According to Premio Foods Inc., one in seven Americans will order takeout on Super Bowl Sunday and 60% of those orders will be pizza. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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    Setting the record straight about greasy pizza boxes: Can they be recycled?
    Brad Denson’s annual Mardi Gras Threauxdown happened at The Oregon Express on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in advance of Fat Tuesday. Phil’s Big Azz Brass Band kicked off the show. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Where to celebrate Mardi Gras 2026 in the Dayton region
    An afternoon stroll with a special someone is an ideal way to celebrate Valentine's Day. CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton-area Valentine’s Day fitness opportunities for couples
    This image released by Polk & Co. shows Daniel Radcliffe, from left, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez in a scene from "Merrily We Roll Along." (Matthew Murphy/Polk & Co. via AP)
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    Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Merrily’ at The NEON, Author Wil Haygood at UD and more Dayton arts...
    Kathleen Clawson will step down as artistic director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton Opera artistic director announces departure
    A view of the Van Buren Room bar inside the Belle of Dayton CONTRIBUTED
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    Van Buren Room is an upscale, approachable cocktail bar in the Oregon District
    The iconic musical "Les Misérables" will be at the Schuster Center Feb. 3-8, 2026. MATTHEW MURPHY/CONTRIBUTED
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    Things to do in Dayton this weekend: Chocolate and Bourbon Experience, Clark County Nash...
    CincyCon. the annual gaming convention presented by The Gamers of Ohio, Indiana & Northern Kentucky will return to the Butler County Fairgrounds Feb. 27-March 1. Contributed.
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    Hundreds expected at annual CincyCon gaming convention: What to know
    Currito, a fast-casual restaurant with a globally inspired menu featuring bowls, wraps, salads, smoothies, shakes and more, is opening its first location in the Dayton region at 1024 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Twp. FILE
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    Currito prepares grand opening of first Dayton-area location
    Memory Care residents at The Courtyard at Centerville created valentines  to send across the country!
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    Show you care by sending a valentine to seniors
    Christopher's Restaurant & Catering will begin full-time operations at its 3425 Valley Pike location. FILE
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    Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering relocating to Valley Pike in Riverside
    The new MyCare Ohio is a Medicare-Medicaid managed care program for Ohioans who are eligible for both. The plan is new as of Jan. 1, 2026, and integrates benefits from both programs into a single health plan (called Next Generation MyCare plan) to provide enhanced, streamlined healthcare benefits and care. Contributed photo/Shutterstock.
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    New in 2026: What is MyCare Ohio health insurance, and who’s eligible?
    Kings Island kicked off its 2025 season with Passholder Preview Day on April 18. Photo by Alex Cutler
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    Kings Island announces return of classic ride
    Hocking Hills State Park is on the stops on TourismOhio's Winter Scenic Route. Contributed
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    Worth the Drive: Check out some of Ohio’s most popular snowy spots with the Winter Scenic...
    Sean Freeman, project manager for the Omega Community Development Corporation. CONTRIBUTED
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    Black History Month spotlight: Sean Freeman values family, fatherhood, community
    Pictured is the Rabbit Hole Books kids' corner. CONTRIBUTED
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    Rabbit Hole Books celebrating its third anniversary in downtown Dayton
    The 26th annual Ohayocon, the largest anime convention in the Midwest, happened at the Dayton Convention Center in downtown Dayton from Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. “Ohayo” means good morning in Japanese and has the same pronunciation as the state of Ohio. The three-day event featured cosplay competitions, vendors, video game tournaments, panels and more. Here’s a look at highlights from Saturday. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: Ohayocon 2026 at the Dayton Convention Center
    Anything in your refrigerator's crisper drawer could be considered when making a soup; just aim to build on bold flavors. CONTRIBUTED
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    Not a fan of soup? Please explain yourself
    The Brethauers’ wedding photography business is quickly gaining exposure in Colorado. CONTRIBUTED
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    Cedarville alumni couple captures moments from Olympic stadiums to wedding aisles
    The Boom Boom Burger at Broadway Barrel House features Angus beef, kielbasa, pepper jack and boom boom sauce. CONTRIBUTED
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    Heart of the House: Inside Broadway Barrel House, a restaurant built on care, consistency...
    Kings Island. ALEX CUTLER/STAFF
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    Kings Island season passes revamped for 2026 season
    Arcade Commons, an event designed to showcase the many facets of the Dayton Arcade, happened on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The North Arcade featured pop-up vendors, creative activations, wellness experiences and future Arcade retailers. A yoga class was held in the Rotunda. Brunch and lunch options were plentiful at Table 33, Lucho, 6888 Kitchen and the Garden Grille & Bar. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: Arcade Commons at the Dayton Arcade
    Six Women have been chosen as YWCA Dayton Women of Influence 2026. Left to Right top row - Myla Cardona Jones, executive director, Kettering Backpack Program and CEO, Brunner Literacy Center, Heather Salazar, president and CEO, Pink Ribbon Good; Lisa Wagner, executive director Levitt Pavilion
Front Row: Robyn Lightcap, executive director, Preschool Promise; Debbie Blunden Diggs, CEO and artistic director, Dayton Contemporary Dance Compan; Vickie Edwards Gianbrone, partner, CBD Advisors - Betsy Whitney Lifetime Achievement Winner
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    See what drives the YWCA 2026 Women of Influence honorees
    Attendees flipping through crates at the 2025 Dayton Record Fair at Eudora Brewing Company in Kettering. RESIGNATION RECORDS/CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton Record Fair brings crates and physical media back to Eudora
    The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce opened in 1988. LISA POWELL / STAFF
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    Celebrate Black History Month with a visit to these Ohio landmarks
    Master Gardener Volunteer Jo Roth working in the Quichinche community with parents of the children who attend the school to plant a garden.
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    Hands in the soil, hearts in the community: a volunteer experience like no other
    Maestro Keitaro Harada conducts the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. CONTRIBUTED/ JOSH OHMS PHOTOGRAPHY
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    Dayton Performing Arts Alliance to cut programming for 2026-27 season
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