On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby celebrated 150 years of horse racing. But in Dayton, Derby Day is celebrated differently, with wiener dog racing and a fashion show in the Oregon District. WYSO attended the 6th Annual Dachshund Derby.

It’s almost Easter, and in Dayton, that means fish fries at Catholic Churches and local non-profits. WYSO’s Jason Reynolds dove into the seafood scene for Lent this year.

For Valentine’s Day, WYSO went candy shopping in West Liberty, where Marie’s Candies is the place for chocolate and local legends.

If there’s one sure sign of Christmas in Dayton, it’s the Tree of Light at Carillon Park...

The Thanksgiving Turkey Takeaway is this Wednesday, and Miami Valley Meals will be giving away 12,000 turkey dinners for families in need. WYSO stopped by their kitchen to see how they prepare so much food and where they'll be distributing it.

The India Club of Greater Dayton has been hosting an annual Diwali party for decades, and this year's celebration was one of its biggest yet...

The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow has been a Dayton tradition for over 30 years. WYSO spent the week before Halloween in the Grafton Hill neighborhood, where a team of volunteers carve over 800 Jack-o-lanterns each year and display them on a hillside for the city to see.

WYSO’s Jason Reynolds is launching a new series called Miami Valley Celebrates. He’ll be traveling the area to learn the origins of popular holidays, as well as the unique ways they’re celebrated in the Miami Valley.