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Fighting Political Apathy Depends on the Next Generation
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.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 192 min read


Local Teen Bridges Generations and Oceans
18‑Year‑Old Brooke Gates empowers students in Africa through scholarships and service. At just 18 years old, Northmont High School graduate Brooke Gates is proving that youth, compassion, and initiative can ripple across continents. Inspired by a simple question from a Liberian schoolgirl, Gates founded the Brooke Gates Project, a grassroots effort that’s already awarded scholarships to more than 50 students in Liberia—and she’s just getting started.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 182 min read


Honoring Rosa Hawes: A Pioneer of Housing Equity in Dayton A Legacy of Service and Advocacy
Honoring Rosa Hawes: A Pioneer of Housing Equity in Dayton A Legacy of Service and Advocacy

Greater Dayton Realtist Association
Jul 142 min read


Revamping West Dayton: The Townes at Wright-Dunbar
Charles Simms Development building homes in Wright Dunbar Village

Alicia Payne
Jun 142 min read


The Future of Downtown Dayton
Dayton leaders shared a bold vision for downtown’s future at the June 3rd Dayton Business Journal forum. With $22M in city funding leveraging $500M in private investment, over 1,000 new housing units, and a $130M Center City project underway, the region is thriving. Arts, public safety, transit, and small business support are central to the plan. The goal: a vibrant, connected downtown with 10,000 housing units, renewed public spaces, and expanded transportation by 2030.

RoShawn Winburn
Jun 43 min read


Join the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease at the “Making Memories” Golf Classic
The “Making Memories” Golf Classic is an impactful event aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat Alzheimer’s disease. By participating in this golf classic, you become an essential part of the movement to eradicate this devastating condition. Your involvement not only enhances the event but also contributes significantly to the ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jun 22 min read


Sophia Learning Center to Host Gospel on Skates Family Night
June is a time to honor the cherished bonds that families share, and this year, Sophia Learning Center celebrates National Family Month with the much-anticipated return of the center’s annual fundraiser, Gospel on Skates – Family Night! Scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Orbit Fun Center in Huber Heights.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jun 22 min read


Miami Valley Urban League: 2025 Pillar Award Recipients
Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

LaTonya Victoria
May 264 min read


Art For All: Dayton Art Institute to offer Free Admission for a Special Day
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome art lovers of all backgrounds to the museum, free of charge, for a special Art For All day.

The Dayton Weekly News
May 262 min read


Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist
Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist

The Dayton Weekly News
May 232 min read


Board names new Superintendent
The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS) has named Kamarr Gage its new Superintendent effective May 26, 2025.

The Dayton Weekly News
May 232 min read


NAACP Dayton Hosts City Leaders Discussing Bussing Changes
NAACP Dayton Hosts City Leaders Discussing Bussing Changes

Ohio Conference NAACP
May 112 min read


Dayton Branch NAACP Hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Families
The Dayton Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in partnership with Kroger, Fuyao, and retired...

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 21, 20241 min read


America’s Healing Can Start with Family Around the Holidays
By: Ben Jealous With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps...

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Advocates push to provide free legal representation to tenants fighting eviction
Learn to Earn Dayton has aligned with community partners to implement a local pilot program that would “level the playing field” for...

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Student Vision for Dayton Initiative Kicks Off with Community Event
Aug 26, 2024 Learn to Earn Dayton announces the official kick-off for My Voice. My City. My Future. , an initiative in partnership with...

The Dayton Weekly News
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Men’s Day 2023 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Men’s Day 2023 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

Brenda Cochran
Nov 26, 20233 min read


“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here,” Mental Health Event Hosted by YLAG
“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here,” Mental Health Event Hosted by YLAG

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 20, 20232 min read


72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards
72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 20, 20237 min read


Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala
Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 11, 20233 min read

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