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Sustainability and superfund sites in your July 15 - 16, 2023 Weekend audio highlights...

Host Jerry Kenney brings you the latest features from WYSO producers and interviews from around the Miami Valley.

Wegerzyn 50th Anniversary: Wegerzyn Park in Dayton got its start in 1967 when local millionaire and amateur gardener, Benjamin Wegerzyn, donated one thousand shares of Xerox stock to build a flower conservatory at the newly constructed DeWeese Park. As plans for the park expanded and Wegerzyn became more invested, the park was renamed in 1973 as the Benjamin Wegerzyn Horticultural Center. Now known simply as Wegerzyn Gardens, the popular Five Rivers Metro Park is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Producer Renee Wilde reports.

Sustainability and Superfund Sites: The City of Dayton has a new sustainability manager. Meg Maloney has only been on the job for a few weeks but says she’s been able to hit the ground running because of much of the work outgoing manager, Mark Charles. This week, she spoke with us about where she goes from here and updates us on some local superfund sites.

Fracking In Ohio State Parks: Activists who want to prevent fracking in Ohio’s state parks are trying to rally more people to protect them. A new law requires agencies to consider proposals to drill for oil and gas under Ohio’s public lands. The Allegheny Front’s Julie Grant reports.

West Dayton Stories Community Commentary: West Dayton Stories is our series highlighting the strength and resilience of Dayton’s African American community. It’s produced at the Center for Community Voices at WYSO. Center producer Mary Evans introduces our commentary.

Jerry began volunteering at WYSO in 1991 and hosting Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms in 1992. He joined the YSO staff in 2007 as Morning Edition Host, then All Things Considered. He's hosted Sunday morning's WYSO Weekend since 2008 and produced several radio dramas and specials . In 2009 Jerry received the Best Feature award from Public Radio News Directors Inc., and was named the 2023 winner of the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Best Anchor/News Host award. His current, heart-felt projects include the occasional series Bulletin Board Diaries, which focuses on local, old-school advertisers and small business owners. He has also returned as the co-host Alpha Rhythms.<br/>