RiverScape MetroPark
Parks & OutdoorsDowntown nature reset: Between relaxing riverfront swings, lush gardens and reflecting pools, RiverScape MetroPark is your easy midweek breather this week.
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New in Dayton
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
The Dirty Gym
Health & WellnessSerious strength vibes: More barbell club than boutique, The Dirty Gym is a Dayton staple for lifters who want plates clanging, real coaching, and a no-nonsense focus on metal and hard work.
Whitewater Warehouse Inc
Sporting GoodsUpgrade your paddle game: Sitting right on the Mad River, Whitewater Warehouse Inc carries a full range of whitewater, recreational, touring and fishing kayaks plus stand up paddle boards, with brands like Bonafide, Jackson and Pyranha featured.
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Most read in Dayton
The five stories Dayton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Parlor Wine Boutique opens in restored Dayton mansion, blending wine, history and education
The Parlor Wine Boutique has opened in a restored Dayton mansion, blending wine, history, and education.
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Fall Getaways Worth the Trip with theCityMoms!
The founder & CEO of theCityMoms Jeanine Bobenmeyer shared some Fall getaways that are worth the trip.
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Saint Barbara the Great Byzantine Catholic Church consecrates new location
The Most Rev. Robert M. Pipta, Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma, consecrated the new building for the Saint Barbara the Great Byzantine Catholic Church in Dayton, Ohio.
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Bald eagle family makes home above Wright Flyer III at Carillon Historical Park
Bald eagle family has nested above the Wright Brothers National Museum at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio.
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Dayton View Historic Home Tour includes haunted house
The Dayton View Historic District Association will host the 2026 Dayton View Historical Home Tour on Saturday, Sept.
Full story at daytondailynews.com ↗
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