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Hey Dayton, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A $6 million nursing program expansion, National Anthem tryouts, and PechaKucha Night + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Dayton protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
New path to hospital careers: Wright State University and Premier Health will invest $6 million to expand Wright State’s nursing program, adding equipment and training to meet Miami Valley demand and bring in 540 students — get all the details.
Developer advances expansion plans: ICP has acquired remaining 134 acres at Miami Valley Research Park in Kettering near Dayton and plans projects, including apartments with Vision Cos., while courting employers for the next phase — get all the development details.
Spotlight awaits a standout singer: Deadline extended for National Anthem tryouts in the Miami Valley, with online auditions open, and a finalist will perform at Day Air Ballpark pending health and safety decisions — see how and when to apply.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night upgrade: Wheat Penny Oven & Bar hits the cozy-carb sweet spot with bright, saucy Hop The Gem pasta, lemony rigatoni piccata, and a light, layered green lasagna that lingers in your thoughts. When weeknights sag, this spread picks them up with flavor and comfort.
Dress-up, Dayton-style: Clash Gallery & Boutique keeps the Oregon District lively with decade-spanning vintage, quirky accessories, and local art that somehow just clicks. When your closet needs personality, their racks will nudge you out of the winter blahs… fun, wearable, and very Dayton.
Cold reset, anyone? Sore from winter runs or just life? CryoMassage pairs focused cold therapy with skilled bodywork to calm inflammation, ease aches, and speed recovery, so you head back to your day looser, lighter, and a bit more unflappable.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎤 PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 59 @ Dayton Art Institute | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM – Nothing beats rapid-fire storytelling at DAI, with a cash bar to keep pace. PechaKucha returns for its first night of the year, free for grown-ups, 20×20 talks, big ideas, and zero fluff. Bring a curious friend, and a few bucks for donations.
đź©ş Women’s Health Summit @ Fitz Center for Leadership in Community | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – This Women’s Health Summit by the Junior League of Dayton lands during Women’s History Month, hosting real talk on juggling caregiving, work, health, and aging, because “doing it all” is overrated. It’s free, but register, with panelists, wellness giveaways, and Rubi Girls sparkle.
🏠Dayton Home + Design Show @ Top Of The Market | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Renovating, redecorating, or just tired of staring at that beige carpet? The Dayton Home + Design Show at Top of the Market delivers real advice from pros, new products, deals, raffles, and kid distractions, free with RSVP. Bring ideas, leave with a plan.
♀ International Women’s Day 2026 @ Dayton Metro Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to celebrate the women who keep Dayton humming, here it is. Welcome Dayton and Dayton Metro Library are hosting a free, community-wide International Women’s Day celebration, with conversation, connection, and the kind of warmth you actually remember.
đź’§ DIY Rain Collection Barrel Assembly Workshop @ 2nd Street Market | Sunday (3/8) at 10:30 AM – Give your water bill a breather, let the sky water your tomatoes. Montgomery Soil and Water Conservancy District and Dayton Urban Green show it’s easy to assemble a rain barrel, cut runoff, and keep gardens, houseplants, and lawns happy. Free, all ages, no registration.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Dayton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 94%
Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 87%
Rain before 1pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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