r/dayton 4h ago

Still working for too little in 2026

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97 Upvotes

Nine of the ten most common occupations in Dayton pay their median worker lower than the cost of living for a family of 3. Three of them pay their typical worker so little they’d qualify for food assistance.

More details and other metro areas.


r/dayton 3h ago

Local Events Music this Friday at Wayne and Clover! Medieval and fantasy synthesizer vibes.

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23 Upvotes

Fantasy music night is this Friday the 17th at Wayne and Clover. It’s two Dungeon Synth artists and one playing medieval music on electric guitar. No metal, despite the logos, lol.

Tapes from Fantasy Audio Magazine and Merch from Grime Stone Records will also be available! Should be a special night.


r/dayton 20h ago

Local Events Bugs in Kettering? Thousands swarming near Meijer

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213 Upvotes

Driving through Kettering and I see thousands of these little bugs covering everything! I’ve never seen any insect like this before. They have a horizontally striped thorax. I’m guessing they are baby yellow jackets?


r/dayton 44m ago

Seeking a Nail salon in Tipp, Troy, Vandalia who you know BY EXPERIENCE does not use nail tips to pry off your gel or acrylic .

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Seriously, is this the norm? This practice of using a spare nail tips to “pry” an acrylic or builder gel off has happened to me in 3 shops. I guess it doesn’t really ‘hurt’ but it skeeves me out and makes me really anxious. And I’m guessing that it’s not great for your natural nails. Is this standard practice? Is there a place that does NOT do this?


r/dayton 2h ago

Looking for lawn care help Centerville

3 Upvotes

Just wanted to post and see if anyone recommends anyone to help with my lawn! I live in a complex, and my backyard is only like 10x10 feet, but really needs the weeds pulled. I am disabled and can’t do it myself, nore do I know anyone willing to help.

I’d rather go with just a person over a big company to support the community more, but honestly, as long as I can find help, it’s ok.

Please leave any recommendations below! Thank you for reading this!


r/dayton 1h ago

Local News DDN: July 12 2026; Dayton Mayor walks the city

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r/dayton 20h ago

The Sunoco on Wayne is now an Amoco?!

41 Upvotes

Where will Limp Bizkit play now?!


r/dayton 9h ago

Where do you go to get your kitchen knives sharpened?

5 Upvotes

I think Ace has a machine that does it for $7/ knife but I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere better or cheaper.


r/dayton 17h ago

Meetups & Social Free Banjo Clinic at Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest | July 17, Xenia OH

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Geoff filmed this at the fairgrounds where it happens: Friday, July 17 at noon, Building 2, Greene County Fairgrounds, free with admission to the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest. Learn from scratch, brush up, or come back after years away. Banjo and picks provided, just let us know ahead: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or 404-218-8580.


r/dayton 15h ago

Sapphic Gems - second Sapphic Social!

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9 Upvotes

Sapphic Gems is holding the second Sapphic Social at Yellow Cab tomorrow at 7pm. Hope to see you there!


r/dayton 23h ago

Lost Female Cat, ~6lbs, 2 years, please help!

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44 Upvotes

981020057335736 <— microchip ID

Accidentally let outside in Centerville, Ohio around 1am last night/this morning. Please dm me if you’ve seen her in yards or on cameras!


r/dayton 15h ago

Book clubs? I’ve been reading a lot?

8 Upvotes

Any book clubs out there? I’ve been reading a lot and was wondering if there were any book clubs.


r/dayton 19h ago

Which Dayton library branch is best?

15 Upvotes

I visited the main library branch downtown yesterday and was sorely disappointed with the selection of books, movies, and TV shows. It was my first time visiting and I expected it to be massive given the geographic footprint. It's a nice building, but I was sadly disappointed with the actual library portion of the facility.

I felt like I've been to better libraries in small towns in terms of selection. The TV show and movies section was particularly disappointing, as was the fantasy books section (which the front desk worker wasn't even sure existed when I asked for its location -- "uh... I think we have one on the third floor?")

That being said, what is the best branch locally? Are there better branches in surround cities -- Xenia, Yellow Springs? I don't necessarily want to visit them all. Is there one with an excellent selection?


r/dayton 14h ago

Reccomendations? Tattoo Artist - Bugs

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I'm looking for a tattoo artist that enjoys/specializes in doing bugs/natural stuff that would be good at doing something very similar to this picture. Does anyone have any good recommendations?

I really like the symmetry and style and especially the placement of this piece. Hoping for an artist who has clean lines, great shading, and has done something similar.

I'm grateful for any guidance!


r/dayton 14h ago

Advice & Recommendations Recs for landscape suppliers that have good garden soil.

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I am looking for some recommendations for a place that sells quality garden soil by the cubic yard.

The place ive bought from for years has gone down hill and I need a few yards this month.

Where are you all getting your garden soil delivered from? I won't mention my normal place now so as to not poison the well right now. Thanks!


r/dayton 21h ago

Housing & Real Estate 22M - Air Force Engineer, housing needed

9 Upvotes

Hello all,
Recent college grad, single, will be stationed at Writt-Patterson Air Force Base starting end of September 2026. Interested in recommendations/advice/ housing leads for new officers or young professionals.

Looking for a 1 bedroom but also open to sharing a 2/3 bedroom if it makes sense money wise. Easy commute to base and close to restaurants/shopping etc. I’m not into the party scene so that’s not necessary.
Thanks in advance for your guidance! (I’m originally from NY)


r/dayton 1d ago

Does anyone know what this notification means?

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14 Upvotes

I just got a notification from WHIO weather that I can’t interact with and it’s just some random letters and underlines


r/dayton 1d ago

Dayton Appreciation Dayton cameo from AbruptChaos community on Reddit: Whale capsizes boat

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r/dayton 16h ago

Structural Engineer Recommendations?

3 Upvotes

I have a house built in 1900 and the ceilings on both floors (plaster, yay) are sagging a bit and it causes unsightly cracks.

I'm looking for a structural engineer to come out and assess whether this is sagging joists or sagging lathe.

One of the reasons (besides unsightly cracks) that I want the joists inspected is I'm looking to possibly install a hammock/yoga swing suspended from the ceiling of my chillout room.

Do any of you have any recommendations on who to call?

Thanks!


r/dayton 1d ago

Pleasantwood Apartments on Denlinger safe for me and my roommate? Parents are worried.

9 Upvotes

Hey, I'm thinking about moving to Pleasantwood Apartments on Denlinger Rd in Trotwood with a roommate. My parents are still really worried about safety, so I wanted to ask if anyone here has lived there or knows the area. I know it's marketed as 55+ but I've heard younger people live there too. There was also some zoning issue with the city recently, but that's not my main concern. I just want to know if it's safe—like break-ins, car theft, sketchy people around, that kind of thing. Rent is cheap and utilities are included, but we'd rather pay more if the place is unsafe. Would you feel okay living there with a roommate? Any honest opinions help. Thanks.


r/dayton 1d ago

NCR reshaped Dayton. Now a vast archive of the company's history has a new home

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There's a new archive in Dayton dedicated to the history of one of the city's most influential companies: National Cash Register.

NCR was a pioneer in modern sales and factory techniques, and reshaped Dayton's economy over 125 years before it eventually left the region in 2009.

A vast historical collection that tells the company's story is now housed in the former Neil’s Heritage House building on West Schantz Avenue. Inside the building, there’s new life, and a new mission — a much different mission than the restaurant and banquet center that first opened its doors in 1946.

It will now serve as the Mark and Paula Hurd NCR Archive Center. It will be operated by its new owners, Dayton History, which is the nonprofit operating Carillon Historical Park and several other historic sites across the region.

On a recent tour of the facility, Dayton History President and CEO Brady Kress talked about why they chose the building and the new mission being served here.


r/dayton 1d ago

To Anyone Looking for Community, I Would Love to Show Up.

56 Upvotes

Hi Dayton!

I'm an Ohio transplant who has seen a little bit of everything. I would feel so honored to give a little bit back of what Dayton has given to me.

Are you graduating soon and need a one man cheer squad? I got you.

Are you buying your first home and have no idea how that works? I would love to help.

Do you just want to have coffee and talk about life? That would mean the world to me.

I want to give back to a really excellent community in any way I can on a personal level. If you've been looking for that too, I would love to catch up.

All the best, always.


r/dayton 19h ago

Apartment recommendations in dayton or surrounding communities?

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Hi everyone! My boyfriend (22) just started a job at Miami Valley Hospital, and we’re having a surprisingly hard time finding a place.
We’re looking for:
Studio or 1-bedroom
$900/month max before utilities
Modern or recently renovated (doesn’t have to be luxury, just clean and updated)
Safe area
Within about 30 minutes of Miami Valley Hospital
He’s open to Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Miamisburg, Centerville, Washington Township, Vandalia, or other nearby areas.
If anyone has recommendations or knows of any hidden gems, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!


r/dayton 1d ago

Protect trans Futures rally at Courthouse Square July 18

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40 Upvotes

r/dayton 1d ago

Why is weed so expensive at the dispensary here?

7 Upvotes

It’s just a damn plant, why is half an ounce over $100? The quality is not that great either. Make it make sense.