Cornelius Frolik

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Cornelius Frolik

The giant balloon shows a shirtless, orange-skinned President Trump in a baby’s diaper, with a cell phone in hand. Trump was invited to the parliamentary assembly sessions in the city but isn’t expected to attend. Some local activists who helped organize or who planned to take part in the protests this weekend have been very critical of Trump and his administration.

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Cornelius Frolik

Loud booms could be heard by residents who live in a variety of neighborhoods across the city. Some people posted messages on social media asking what the loud noises were or expressed annoyance with the noisy spectacle. The city of Dayton posted on social media a little before 9 p.m. that a privately funded fireworks display would be taking place this evening. “Expect increased noise and bright lights in the area during the display,” the city wrote.

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Cornelius Frolik

Kaljulaid was a panelist on a public forum that was held on the University of Dayton campus on Thursday morning that focused on global affairs and security issues. After the discussion, Kaljulaid said he only got to see a little bit of Dayton so far, and delegates are very busy during Parliamentary Assembly sessions. But Kaljulaid said he always tries to find time to walk around, explore and visit local shops and business.

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Cornelius Frolik |Jeremy Kelley

Natalynne Baker, executive vice president of St. Mary, told the Dayton Daily News that the NATO event would have a huge impact on residents. The Parliamentary Assembly is bringing hundreds of legislators from European countries to Dayton this week.

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Jeremy Kelley |Cornelius Frolik

The first electronic signboard greets drivers coming north on Main Street more than a mile south of downtown, and it’s followed by more warning them of street closures and detours. Large concrete K rails stretch across Main Street just north of the RTA hub, ensuring that no vehicle traffic gets through. But the block after block of 8 foot high steel fencing is the more visually arresting feature.