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

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.

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. 

Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley spreads holiday cheer by donating blankets to seniors in Dayton and Miamisburg.

Dayton’s Feast of Giving returned in 2025, serving thousands with the help of 400 volunteers, warm meals, winter essentials, and community spirit.

Explore the best 2025 holiday light displays across Dayton and the Miami Valley, including drive-through and walk-through shows, family events, hours, and locations.

Dayton activist and Fudge Foundation founder Dion Green prepares to open a new community resource center offering services, workshops, and a memorial for victims of the 2019 Oregon District tragedy.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Beta Eta Omega Chapter hosted its 44th Frosted Pearls Ball, highlighting service, sisterhood, and community leadership in Dayton.

Two people smiling, holding a framed certificate in an office with "MVRPC" sign. The mood is positive and formal.

For over 40 years, The Foodbank, Inc. has led the fight against hunger in the Miami Valley. Through its network of 110 partner agencies, the organization distributes food, supports families, and addresses the root causes of food insecurity. Inspired by The Foodbank’s mission, the Dayton Weekly News is launching a living Community Resource Directory to connect residents with essential local services.

Helen Jones-Kelley, Executive Director of Montgomery County ADAMHS, received the Board Service Career Award at Leadership Dayton’s 50th Anniversary Gala for her exceptional nonprofit leadership. She has served on numerous boards including Dayton Children’s, Sinclair College, and National CASA.

Adolphus “Mickey” McGuire Jr., a trailblazer in Dayton sports and community life, is remembered for his strength, faith, and decades of mentorship. From Dunbar High’s first Black All-City quarterback to Major League ballplayer and local coach, his impact reached far beyond the field.

Tom Roberts and Dr. Derrick Foward re-elected to lead Ohio NAACP. See the full list of statewide and youth leadership elected for 2025–2027.

Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Branch was honored with two esteemed Thalheimer Awards The Dayton Branch of the National...

Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness (YLAG) is relaunching its Project Brown Girl campaign on September 2, 2025, spotlighting body positivity. The initiative encourages teens to embrace their natural beauty and self-worth while challenging harmful self-image pressures from social media.

The Development Operations Initiative Team (D.O.I.T.) marked its 30th anniversary with a celebration honoring its founder and CEO, Michael Manuel. For three decades, D.O.I.T. has trained and mentored young people through construction, life skills, and community development programs.

Learn to Earn Dayton, in collaboration with an advisory council of expert community partners, has announced the inaugural class of the Civic Leadership Program, a transformative training academy designed to empower residents with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to advocate for students and families.

Every August, Dayton Weekly News joins communities across the country in observing Black Business Month - a time to elevate Black entrepreneurship and drive conversations around equity, ownership, and generational wealth. For us, it’s more than a tribute. It’s a commitment.

The current state of American politics feels broken. At a time when millions are at risk of losing healthcare, when vital local programs, from afterschool enrichment to housing assistance are being cut, and when political debate has morphed into a culture war where logic is optional and division is expected, it’s easy to understand why so many people feel powerless. But we cannot afford apathy, not now.