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.

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.

Charles Simms Development building homes in Wright Dunbar Village

Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

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.

Dayton Mayoral Candidate Shenise Turner-Sloss responded to questions from the Dayton Weekly News.

Dayton City Commission candidate, Jacob Davis, writes about courage and leadership to revitalize neighborhoods.

Miami Valley Raises Over $412,000 During Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's

Dayton Native, UD Alum, and pianist Howard Watkins returns for Maria Callas opera

A Loving Heart Youth and Recovery Services, hosted its Inaugural Community Champions Gala and Fundraiser honoring Dayton's unsung heroes.

Dayton's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Returns After COVID-19 Hiatus

World War II Veteran Turns 103

Parity Inc. is pleased to announce its 2023 honorees for its annual “Top Ten African American Male” luncheon event.

...is this week's Word on the Street! The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first to make New Year resolutions 4,000 years...

Harrison Township Reorganizes Board of Trustees and Reappoints Board of Zoning Appeals Member

The African American Male Top 10 Awards celebrate the achievements of 10 Greater Dayton Area African American Males.

Dayton Association of Broadcasters Induct Class of 2022

After many months of planning, The Westside Makerspace has come to fruition. On Saturday, April 2nd a few hundred people turned out...