Amelia Robinson
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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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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.Some folks ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chipotle rolling out premium margaritas
Area Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants will start mixing up made-to-order, premium margaritas in time for Cinco De Mayo, according to National Restaurant News and other media outlets.The margarita made of Patrón Silver tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime and lemon juices and organic agave nectar will be sold at 900 of ...
Hank Williams Jr., Gregg Allman, Alabama to perform in Dayton area
“Bocephus” is coming to town and he’s bringing Gregg Allman along. Hank Williams Jr., who was given that nickname by his legendary father Hank Williams, will perform with Allman as part of their “Anything Goes” concert at Fraze Pavilion 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29. “These American legends will bring the ...
Would you eat horse meat?
The thought of chowing down on horse meat is enough to make most Americans say “neigh” in disgust.Despite the horse meat scandal rocking Europe, it is consumed in many places and considered a delicacy.The United States Department of Agriculture may approve a New Mexico equine slaughtering plant within the next ...
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