Sixty-eight Dayton Wolverines qualified for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, returning to Dayton with national titles, All-American honors and lessons in confidence, resilience and teamwork.

The Art of Work is redefining date night and theater outings in downtown Dayton with The Masterpiece Experience—a luxury pre-show package featuring chef-curated dining, wellness amenities, premium parking, and personalized concierge service before performances at the Schuster Center.

A Dayton mother and daughter are turning family conversations into a platform for leadership, legacy, and opportunity. Through the Raised By Her podcast, Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders and Donnica Hawes-Saunders explore intergenerational wisdom while creating space for local entrepreneurs, changemakers, and community leaders to share their stories.

Ohio State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr. reflects on losing his father at age 25, the lessons Willis Blackshear Sr. left behind, and how faith, family and service helped him stay the course.

A bachelor’s degree was once considered a step above entry level. Today, it has increasingly become the starting line. Imari Burton examines credential inflation, skills-based hiring and what the changing value of a college education means for the American Dream.

Ohio Opportunity Zone nominations close July 10, free concerts at Levitt all month, grants open now, the Montgomery County Fair returns — your July 2026 Miami Valley brief.

Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc. (MVHO) and The Opportunity Center are proud to announce that the historic Fifth Street Branch YMCA building, located at 907 W. Fifth Street in Dayton’s Wright-Dunbar Village, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Free job training at Central State University, up to $10,000 for Black-owned businesses, Juneteenth events across Southwestern Ohio, a grant deadline in days, and 2,000 jobs coming to Dayton. Your complete Miami Valley community briefing for June 2026.

The Contemporary Dayton presents Threads of History, a landmark solo exhibition of powerful black-and-white pictorial quilts by award-winning artist, historian, and activist Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, on view June 12 through September 12, 2026.

The Greater Dayton Realtist Association celebrated Realtist Week 2026 with a week of worship, wellness, community service, fair housing education, networking, and wealth-building events across the Miami Valley.

Dayton State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr. launches a 72-mile walk to the Ohio statehouse to fight for mental health legislation and funding, joined by advocates and families who have lost loved ones to suicide.

Fannie Mae’s latest credit scoring updates could help more renters and responsible borrowers qualify for mortgages by recognizing modern financial behavior beyond traditional credit models.

Sinclair Community College awarded over 9,600 degrees to 6,200 students at its 2026 Commencement Ceremony — a 12% increase over last year — while earning a spot among the nation's top 25 community colleges for the prestigious Aspen Prize.

Dayton native Maya Rae Williams makes history as the first-ever four-time campus Queen at Wilberforce University, elected Thee 100th Miss Wilberforce University for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Dayton Weekly News publisher Donerik Black calls on the community to invest in Black-owned businesses during National Small Business Week — and every week after.

Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) "Realtist Week," showcased a powerful collaboration between real estate professionals, educators, and the next generation of builders.

Dayton appoints Eric Henderson as police chief, bringing 27 years of experience. Community voices express cautious optimism for trust and reform.

Dayton honors the life and legacy of Marc DeWitt, a dedicated higher education leader whose work improved outcomes for Black students across Southwest Ohio.

Learn how to scale neighborhood revitalization without losing focus, discipline, or community control in Dayton and beyond.

In a powerful editorial, Erica Fields urges Dayton to move beyond symbolic gestures during Autism Acceptance Month and focus on real, systemic change. Drawing from personal experience, she highlights the challenges families face navigating fragmented systems—calling for coordinated efforts across education, healthcare, and local government. With 1 in 5 Dayton Public School students receiving special education services, the need for accessible, connected support systems is ur