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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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
National Hamburger Month: best burger in town and 5 things you should know
May is National Hamburger Month, an excuse to celebrate one of America’s most mouth-watering German imports. Some say the month falls in December or July, but most sources say May is the month for lovers of the minced meat patty first introduced in Hamburg, Germany, in the 1600s. White Castle, ...
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 ...
3 well-known country music acts to perform at free BBQ, brew fest
“Anything Goes” singer Randy Houser will headline the Yuengling Brews, Bands & BBQ festival on June 2 at Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. in Dayton. Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, announced the event’s line-up Friday afternoon. “People are going to be really excited for ...
Area chain restaurant offering free slice of pie
A free piece of pie may be among the sweetest ways to say ‘thanks.’ O’Charley’s restaurant is offering slices of its signature Ooey-Gooey Caramel Pie as well as its new Country Apple Pie, Double-Crust Peach Pie, French Silk Pie and Southern Pecan Pie as part of its “Free Pie Wednesdays.” ...
Pizza Hut unleashes ‘crazy cheesy’ pizza
Pizza Hut has gone crazy and, based solely on pictures I’ve seen, it is in a very tasty way. The Yum! Brands Inc. national pizza chain with multiple area locations has unveiled Crazy Cheesy Crust. The pie features 16 dough pockets filled with a blend of five Italian cheeses on ...
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