The Dayton Foundation adds 25 new scholarships to ScholarshipCONNECT, offering more than 300 funding opportunities for students across the region.

The Dayton Branch NAACP will host a town hall exploring storytelling, journalism, and truth in politically divisive times on January 26, 2026.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Beta Eta Omega Chapter honors unsung community leaders during its MLK Day of Service in Trotwood, Ohio.

Wright State and Centerville graduate Hannah Beachler receives her second Academy Award nomination for Best Production Design.

Join GDRA’s January 2026 Real Estate Educational & Networking Meeting in Dayton, OH. Learn how to protect family property, avoid probate, and build generational wealth.

Kettering College celebrates a historic milestone with the inauguration of Dr. Lamata Mitchell as its first female and first president of color, highlighting workforce readiness and community health leadership in the Miami Valley.

In this reflective editorial, Brenda Cochran explores self-transformation, authenticity, and the balance between change and acceptance as individuals navigate personal growth in a changing world.

The City of Huber Heights announces recipients of its 2025 Economic Development Grant Program, awarding $125,000 to local businesses and nonprofits supporting growth, jobs, and community impact.

The Dayton Foundation approved $127,199 in Basic Human Needs Grants to 23 organizations supporting food, healthcare, housing, and family stability.

Dayton residents gathered at the Kroc Center as Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss and City Commissioners were sworn in during the January 5 Oath of Office ceremony.

A first-person reflection on depression, mental illness, and why healing is not always a choice. A call for compassion, kindness, and understanding.

Buc-ee’s is hiring in the Dayton area and hosting a three-day mass hiring event at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center. Interviews are by invitation only, so applicants should apply as soon as possible.

Deceuninck North America will host a Jan. 7 hiring event in Monroe, Ohio, aiming to fill 100 production roles. Pay starts at $19/hr with growth potential.

As his term closes, Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr. looks back on decades of public service, youth mentorship, and efforts to improve quality of life across Dayton.

Dayton is preparing to launch a new Home Repair Revolving Loan program offering $2.6 million in forgivable loans for essential exterior repairs, targeting 80 homes across key neighborhoods.

Explore current casting calls for movies and TV shows in Dayton, Ohio and beyond. Find auditions, roles, and project opportunities for aspiring and working actors.

New Ohio laws require school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day and allow schools to keep Narcan on-site with reporting and parent notification requirements.

Attorney Zulu Ali argues the U.S. court system is racially biased by design—breaking down jury selection, judicial power, and why “reform” isn’t enough.

For ninety years, the National Council of Negro Women has built a legacy of power through leadership, service, and the continued elevation of women of African descent and their communities. 

Ohio’s minimum wage increases to $11.00/hour on Jan. 1, 2026, with tipped wage rising to $5.50. Here’s who benefits and why advocates say more is needed.