🥪 Culp’s Cafe: The Calzada family, known for over a decade of work at Carillon Historical Park, is now running Culp’s Café, offering “American brunch classics with a twist.”
🍻 Oktoberfest: The annual event isn’t just a beloved Dayton tradition, it’s the Dayton Art Institute’s largest fundraiser. We have you covered with everything you need to know.
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Dayton approves funding for ‘violence interrupters,’ in effort to curb violent crime
Dayton’s elected leaders this week approved funding for a program designed to interrupt cycles of violence that officials hope will result in fewer killings and shootings in a city that last year had one of the highest homicide rates in the nation.
• A new approach: The idea is to take a public health approach to reducing bloodshed that treats violence as a contagious disease. It is based on a model developed by Cure Violence Global.
• The cost: The Dayton City Commission this week approved a $473,000 agreement with the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA) to help set up a violence interruption program.
• What it will look like: Workers will try to change behaviors and attitudes about conflict and violence, mediate disputes to prevent conflict from escalating and connect people with resources that can improve their lives and make them less likely to engage in violent activities.
• Target area: The program’s target area is the North Main Street corridor, which is home to multiple neighborhoods that have been homicide and violent crime hotspots.
Calzada’s Kitchen takes over Culp’s Café at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton
Calzada’s Kitchen, a family with more than a decade of experience working at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, is now operating Culp’s Café.
• The family: Jose and Carol Calzada, with the help of their children Danny Cortes, D’juliana Calzada, Frank Calzada and Maui Calzada, are bringing “American brunch classics with a twist” to the restaurant.
• What they are saying: “People can expect to see the same dishes they’ve had elsewhere, but they’re going to see a work of art,” Carol Calzada said.
• Old favorites: Longtime staples such as “Rike’s” traditional pecan chicken salad and the nectar cream soda remain on the menu.
• New items: They include Avocado Toast and a Loaded Shrimp & Grits Bowl.
• Culp’s Cafe history: Culp’s Café is a one-of-a-kind eatery paying homage to small soda fountains, lunch counters and the Culp family. Charlotte Gilbert Culp, a widow who began selling baked goods in 1902 to support her six children, is the café’s namesake.
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What to know today
• One big takeaway: Two Xenia teachers who were placed on administrative leave Sept. 17 will return to their classrooms next week, after public uproar about comments those teachers made on their personal social media pages about the death of Charlie Kirk.
• Big move of the day: Centerville recently completed an infrastructure project aimed at improving roadway safety, enhancing pedestrian connectivity and resolving long-standing drainage issues along Hampton Road.
• Schools: West Carrollton City Schools is launching a strategic planning effort to help guide the district’s future.
• Thing to do: The Dayton Art Institute’s 54th Oktoberfest celebration is taking place this weekend. Here are the details.
• Vintage Dayton: Except for the old Montgomery County Courthouse, many people feel that no building has touched the lives of so many Dayton area people as the NCR Auditorium.
• Athlete of the week: Lehman Catholic junior Charlotte Spaide, the Cavaliers first singles player, won 16 straight matches to finish the regular season, including tournament victories at the Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association Coaches Cup and the Valley View Invitational.
• Video of the day: After hearing about the shortage of school bus drivers for the last several years, DDN reporter Eileen McClory decided to get behind the wheel herself. Read the full story and see her reaction here ▶️.
