What is Community?
It's about people.
​First and foremost, community is not a place, a building, or an organization; nor is it an exchange of information over the internet. Community is both a feeling and a set of relationships among people. People form and maintain communities to meet common needs.
Members of a community have a sense of trust, belonging, safety, and caring for each other. They have an individual and collective sense that they can, as part of that community, influence their environments and each other.
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Read more from "What is a community anyway?" by David M. Chavis & Kien Lee.
Our Vision
​We're Building Community Around Information
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Community is the people we trust, the institutions we rely on, the businesses we support, the organizations that serve us and the experiences we share.
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As a community anchor, the DWN has told the stories of Dayton's African American community for more than three decades. Now we're building on that legacy, as a hub that helps our community connect.
We're bringing residents, businesses, churches, nonprofits, schools, government and community leaders together around the information we need to thrive.
We exist to help you:
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Find out what's happening
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Discover resources and opportunities
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Support local businesses
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Meet the people doing important work
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Share your perspective
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Celebrate our successes
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Understand the issues affecting us
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Find ways to participate
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Our job is to make the connections that make the community stronger. We want to do it with:
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A newspaper that tells your stories;
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A newsletter that keeps you informed;
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Media options that keep you engaged;
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A directory that connects you with businesses and resources;
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A marketplace that keeps dollars circulating in our community; and
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Events that bring us together.
The DWN isn't the community. You are. Our platforms keep the connections going all week so you can:
Stay Informed, Stay Engaged, and Build Together.
Inspire Us
We recognized those amongst us who inspire and are changing the narrative about us... the people and the culture. If you have someone that inspires you, or is changing the narrative about us, we want to know and recognize them!
What's the Biz
What’s the Biz is a platform that highlights the stories of black entrepreneurs. Hosted and created by @tejaljarrae.
Word on the Street
We ask the questions. You provide the answers. See what's on the minds of random people in the community.
Faith Community
Local church leaders share messages from the pulpit and opportunities to deepen your faith.
Nonprofit Community
Local nonprofits tell share their missions and ways to get involved. Learn who is supporting local causes and fighting for issues that matter to you.
The Divine Nine
Learn more about the historically Black Greek Letter organizations founded on principles of service and the betterment of black men and women.
Let's Work Together
If you have ideas to help us build community or want to partner to launch an initiative in print or online, contact us at publisher@daytonweeklyonline.com with an overview.
Community News Survey
Your voice matters! Help shape the future of local news by sharing your feedback. Take just 5 minutes to let us know what stories, topics, and issues are most important to you. Your input will guide our coverage, strengthen our community, and ensure a sustainable future for independent journalism.
