As Rachel Ward takes over the reins as president of Omega Community Corporation (Omega CDC) this year, she aims to deepen the work in Northwest Dayton. Under her helm, Omega CDC provides crucial cradle to career support in 17 neighborhoods in the Hope Zone and continues efforts to break down systemic barriers in what they refer to as the four primary pillars: education, economic stability, […]
DJ, artist, and curator Kimyon Huggins joins Rodney Veal to trace his journey from Dayton to New York’s underground club and gallery scene, and back home with a global vision.
In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, artist, activist, and muralist Joy Johnson traces her path from Fordham University and basketball scholarships to interior design, mural festivals, and leading community art on Dayton’s West Side.
Every year in the Gem City, the Levitt Pavilion hosts over 50 free concerts for the public. This outdoor venue has been called Dayton’s “Living Room,” and up to 80,000 people come each year, some as far as Sweden and Japan, to enjoy a wide variety of music. “Some days when I’m getting off from work and I drive by and I see that the lawn is full of people, I go […]
Just across the river in the heart of West Dayton, Chris Voltz and his wife Grace live in the historical neighborhood of Wright-Dunbar Village. They own a blue two–story home with a large yard for their four children to play in, and Voltz says it’s a great place for their family. Their surroundings are steeped in history. Their neighborhood aptly named after historical giants who […]
Brick by Brick’s first in-person community conversation and Q&A event focused on Dayton neighborhood solutions, but the issues and lessons resonate for cities across the region. We turned it into a special podcast so that we can all learn from each other.
A group of neighbors and business owners in the South Park area of Dayton are concerned about a half mile stretch of Wayne Avenue, which they say is extremely dangerous for pedestrians. Numerous traffic accidents, including the tragic death of 44-year-old resident Jennifer Johnson, who was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle in 2022 while waiting for a bus, prompted the coalition to come […]
Amid rows of vegetable gardens and fruit trees, residents of Dayton’s Twin Towers neighborhood gathered on a clear summer evening to join in the annual summer potluck hosted by the Mission of Mary Cooperative also known as MMC. Wafts of smoky grilled hamburgers drifted through the air as guests enjoyed colorful dishes prepared by a local chef who used fresh fruits and vegetables from […]
Rodney Veal interviews artist Troy Campbell, a multifaceted artist and cultural advocate, discusses his journey from his early years in Ohio to his diverse career in music, television, and art. He also shares the inception and impact of the House of Songs project, which fosters international musical collaborations, and his ongoing work on the “City of Songs” series.
It was the spring of 2024 when Brick by Brick began reporting on solutions that could potentially increase the housing supply and make it more affordable. 32 episodes later we look back at how well some of those ideas are working, and what’s in store for season two.
