Investor groups are buying up single-family homes in Dayton, reducing inventory and driving up rents, especially affecting Black families and first-time buyers.

Marcus and Emma, two siblings from a Dayton family, live with sickle cell disease. Their story is one of resilience, family support, and excellent care.

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.

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act bans “trigger leads” and protects buyers from unwanted mortgage offers—especially in Black communities.

Thanks to Dayton Children’s and CRISPR gene therapy, a local teen with sickle cell disease is now pain-free. Discover how this historic treatment works.

Twelve FDNY Vulcan Society members and others are honored for their courage on 9/11. Read their powerful untold stories of bravery and sacrifice.

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones—and here in Dayton, it’s also a powerful step toward building generational wealth. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to the market, these 10 essential steps will help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

In today’s competitive housing market, many investors and small business owners are turning to hard money loans as a flexible way to fund projects quickly. Unlike traditional bank loans, hard money loans rely less on a borrower’s credit history or income documents and more on the value of the property being purchased or renovated.

Dayton, OH – September 17, 2025 — The Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) is set to host its 4th Annual Affordable Housing Summit on Wednesday, September 17, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dayton Realtors, 1515 S. Main Street.

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.

Contributing Writer Brenda Cochran challenges us to reflect: Do our actions match our beliefs, or are we simply following what we see around us? Drawing on scripture and timeless wisdom, her column urges readers to examine how faith, choices, and integrity shape our daily lives.

Learn to Earn Dayton has launched a new Community Outcomes Data Dashboard to track progress in financial stability, thriving neighborhoods, educational success, and family health. The tool gives residents, nonprofits, and policymakers an easy way to see what’s working—and where more focus is needed—to help students and families thrive.

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.

Columbus, Ohio — Nearly six years after the passage of House Bill 6 (HB 6), the controversial energy bailout legislation tied to the largest public corruption case in Ohio history, taxpayers are still paying the price. The law has cost Ohioans more than half a billion dollars, and questions remain about who was involved and how deeply.

The film follows the lives of older Black women and one Black man living and aging with HIV in Los Angeles. These resilient and often-overlooked voices take center stage in a deeply human and transformative story about sexual health, aging, stigma, and triumph.

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.

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.