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William Preston Mayfield led a fantastic life.He learned to take photos when he was nine, talked the Dayton Daily News into a job at twelve, and, by his…
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In the age of Amazon, e-books, and on-demand publishing, small presses have had to make big changes to stay afloat, and Orange Frazer Press in Wilmington…
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In November 1938, the Nazi leadership in Germany organized a series of violent actions against Jewish citizens all across the country. German soldiers…
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Audio book publishing has exploded in the last several years. More than half of all Americans over the age of 12 say they have listened to an audiobook…
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Dayton themed tattoos have become popular across the city since the mass shooting in the Oregon District last month. People are getting Gem City designs,…
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Professional baseball is celebrating its 150th anniversary this summer, and the pro game has its roots here in Southwest Ohio. In 1869, The Cincinnati Red…
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The plays of William Shakespeare are performed on stage more than any other playwright’s works. There are a couple of good reasons for this."Because it’s…
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Reading can boost your brain power, increase concentration and enhance your imagination. Reading can also make you more empathetic and help develop…
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A blurry figure came on television screens all over the world on July 20th, 1969.The astronaut, in a bulky space suit, backed down the steps of the lunar…
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One of the most interesting works at the Dayton Art Institute is a musical instrument: a pipe organ that was constructed in the Rose Auditorium 90 years…
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In the last several years, many more transgender and non-binary artists have emerged onto the American cultural scene. Recently Earlham College, 50 miles west of Dayton, held a gathering for singers called the Transgender Singing Voice Conference.
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Quilts traditionally provide warmth and comfort. Story quilts link these qualities with history, and there are quilts right now in Wilberforce that tell…