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Amelia Robinson is a native of Cleveland where she learned all about sarcasm and aircraft repair as a student at the now closed Aviation High School. The graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripp School of Journalism joined the Dayton Daily News staff in 2000 after a three-year stint at the Mansfield News Journal. Robinson serves as president of the Greater Dayton Association of Black Journalists and does numerous other incredibly important community enriching things. Robinson writes the wildly popular Smart Mouth column featured in Wednesday's Dayton Daily News, edits the newspaper's Seen and Overheard column and reports on fashion and other thought-provoking lifestyle topics.
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Rocker Sheryl Crow promotes country album, performs in private concert
Rocker Sheryl Crow didn’t exactly remember the Dublin Pub’s name (she called it Irish Pub), but the petite rocker-gone country reminisced Friday afternoon about the fun she had there after a 2003 show at Fraze Pavilion. “We jammed at a club until the wee hours of the morning,” Crow said ...
Sheryl Crow performs private show at Cox Media Group Ohio headquarters
Rocker Sheryl Crow is now more than a little bit country; she’s completely crossed over. The singer arrived at Cox Media Group Ohio’s headquarters in Dayton about 4:30 this afternoon and is performing for the company’s staffers and 10 K99.1FM listeners and their guests. Prior to the show, K99.1FM host ...
Commentary: 7 creepy things you didn’t know about accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro
The case of Cleveland kidnapping and rape suspect Ariel Castro continues to shock the world. Several twisted and disturbing allegations have emerged about the former Cleveland Public School Bus driver jailed in lieu of $8 million bond set Thursday on charges he kidnapped three young women and held them in ...
Less guilty drinking: restaurant adds ‘skinny’ cocktails to menu
An area chain restaurant is offering a few ‘skinnier’ drink selections. For a limited time, the Champps Americana Restaurant at 7880 Washington Village Drive in Centerville will serve up cold glasses of Skinnygirl brand cocktails as part of its ‘Off-Season Training Menu.’ Skinnygirl, a low cal booze company, was founded ...
Dayton shop’s derby hats make you feel like you are the party
You’ll need a hat Saturday if you are heading to the Kentucky Derby or a local bash celebrating the annual horse race tradition. Amelia O’Dowd may just have your winning lid. O’Dowd and her husband Brian Eastman have amassed a collection of 2,000 hats since opening Brim, a colorful boutique ...
Dueling funk museums in the works, big announcement promised
Dayton could be the home of not one, but two museums celebrating funk music if plans proceed. A group endorsed by Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell called the Dayton Funk Dynasty Group will announce details for its Funk Hall of Fame and Museum 9 a.m. Friday at the Old Court House, ...
Englewood Elvis impersonator swinging hips to success
Ryan Roth wears the fringe and bejeweled jumpsuits, chunky sideburns and has jet black hair, but the banker by trade knows he is not ‘The King.” “I don’t think I am Elvis Presley,” the Englewood resident said. “He was a greater influence, but other singers influenced me, too.” Roth, one ...
Baby back ribs, wings featured at Kings Island’s new sit-down, Reds-themed eatery
Kings Island visitors have craved a full-service, sit-down restaurant for years. Don Helbig, the amusement park’s spokesman, says the Reds Hall of Fame Grille will deliver a home run. The menu includes fish and chips ($9.99), a colossal hot dog ($8.79), the Fielders Choice chicken wrap ($8.59) Bullpen spicy buffalo ...
Free fries: Restaurant to thank customers with free food
“Free fries Wednesday” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but I am guessing that won’t bother fans of Penn Station East Coast Subs. The fast food chain with several Miami Valley locations will offer a free small order of its fresh cut fries to customers as a ‘thank you’ on ...
McDonald’s unleashes new breakfast sandwich
McDonald’s has a new breakfast sandwich and this time it isn’t infused with maple syrup like the delicious, but maybe not so nutritious McGriddle.The Egg White Delight McMuffin sandwich is now available at the fast food chain’s Miami Valley locations.It is a freshly grilled egg whites, Canadian bacon and white ...
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