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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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Street food showcase: Food trucks scheduled to return for First Friday
The moral of the story seems to be that they will come if you cook it and sell it from a food truck.Pouring rain wasn’t a deterrent during Dayton’s first-ever food truck rally earlier this month at RiverScape MetroPark head as part of Urban Night.The event was coordinated by Tonia ...
Commentary: 7 reasons Jodi Arias is a monster
I am no psychologist so I have no place attempting to diagnose the madness inside of Jodi Arias’ head.I will, however, call a spade a spade and a monster a monster.Jodi Arias is a monster, a media whore and a master manipulator.Here are just seven reasons why I think she’s ...
Turkey legs, fried Twinkies and other fair foods you should probably avoid
People say they hit fairs, carnivals and festivals for the music, crafts, rides and people watching. But judging from the lines at summertime concession stands in these parts, the fried Twinkies, funnel cakes and nacho cheese covered curly fries are really what packs them in. “(People) go because they remember ...
Small deli serving up big, cheesy sandwiches
The tongue-in-cheek sign at the front counter explains why one must be patient after ordering a sandwich at 5th Street Wine and Deli in Dayton’s Oregon District. 1) It’s because we care, it’s not because we are lazy. 2) Every sandwich is made to order, thus they’re special. Kind of ...
Turkish restaurant offers delightful dishes, relaxing atmosphere
Dayton’s Turkish community is growing.City officials estimate that 350 Turkish families have settled in Dayton since 2005.There are few better ways to get to know new neighbors and their culture than through their food.Pasha Grill at 72 Plum St. at the Greene in Beavercreek has been serving authentic Turkish food ...
Gas industrial complex has us over a barrel
There are a few certainties in life: the sunshine will come out tomorrow if you are lucky, you’ll be taxed (particularly if your name is Tea Party Patriot Johnson), someday you know will die and gas prices will rise. I don’t make up the rules, I simply write about them. ...
5 things that won’t move into the downtown Arcade complex
Recently, Dayton Metro Library officials soundly rejected a proposal that would have the main library move into the historic and insanely dilapidated Arcade complex downtown. That hasn’t stopped supporters of the move from pushing and pulling with all of their might. J. Todd Anderson, a nationally known storyboard artist who ...
New bakery mixing dessert with booze
The “secret ingredients” in Sarah Sullivan’s baked treats aren’t exactly secret, but they are sure to lift your spirits because, well, they are spirits.The Oregon District resident’s love for baked goods and good bourbon led her to launch Bakery 21 last November.“The word is spreading and that is great,” Sullivan ...
China Cottage’s Pao Pao platter continues to sizzle after 25 years
There is a surefire way to add a little flash to a meal at the China Cottage — order the Pao Pao combination platter for two. The platter provides a festive way to sample five of the restaurant’s most tantalizing appetizers. “It has a little bit of everything in it,” ...
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 ...
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