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Sarah Chen
Managing Editor
Oversees daily coverage and edits the Good News and Solutions desks.
Former city desk editor; teaches community reporting workshops.
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Dayton Talks Original
How a vacant lot in West Dayton became a community lifeline
Three neighbors spent two years clearing an overgrown lot. It now supplies fresh produce to roughly 60 households a week.
August 21, 2026 · 8 min read
Solutions
A monthly repair cafe is keeping thousands of pounds of waste out of Dayton landfills
Volunteers fix what neighbors would otherwise throw away. The organizers are candid about what the model cannot solve.
August 17, 2026 · 7 min read
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