This year’s elections transformed more than City Hall—they reshaped Black political power across the entire Dayton metropolitan region. From Turner-Sloss’s historic mayoral win to the community-driven push for a West Dayton hospital, voters signaled change is possible. Yet widening suburban disparities reveal how far the region still must go. DWN breaks down the wins, the warning signs, and what’s at stake next.

Retailers are promoting cheaper Thanksgiving meals this year — but smaller baskets and portions tell a different story. From Walmart’s $4-per-person dinner to Kroger’s “Freshgiving” bundle, the advertised savings often come at the expense of quantity. In Dayton and across the country, families are paying less only to eat less — a quiet reflection of America’s shrinking household economy.

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.