Downtown Springfield

Springfield, Ohio united to celebrate Haitian Flag Day with music, food, and culture on Sunday, honoring Haiti’s history and the strength of its vibrant local community.

The highly anticipated film, directed by Robenson Lauvince, is making history as the first feature shot in Haiti by a Haitian director to receive global distribution.

Musicians J. Perry and Michaël Brun performed at a Springfield fundraiser for the Haitian Community Help & Support Center on May 3, 2025, at the John Legend Theater.

LEGOs are among the most popular toys for adults, and Ohio is home to some of the best brick builders in the world.

Springfield Mayor Rob Rue discusses how the city was in the national news after false claims about its Haitian residents. He also talks about housing, attracting developers, and downtown investment.

The town hall comes after the city was put in the national spotlight because of xenophobic rumors spread by some Republicans about the Haitian American population here.

The City of Springfield has canceled the upcoming CultureFest out of concerns for safety.

After the spread of false claims online and by politicians that vilify Haitians in Springfield, many say they feel unsafe. They gathered to speak out on Saturday evening.

Springfield mayor has said no evidence has been found to support rumors of stolen pets. The vast majority of Haitians in Springfield have legal status.

The Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk, or SOUP, just held their fifth Porch Garden Project, offering the community access to an assortment of fresh herbs and produce.

WYSO Music Director Juliet Fromholt interviews Addie Powell, one of the organizers of the Premiere The Problem film festival, which gave Springfield high schoolers 48 hours to create short films.

In this installment of Dayton Youth Radio, we hear from student poets at the School of Innovation in Springfield.