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Weekly Digital Edition
Every week, we will deliver a curated selection of deep dives, features, and commentary straight to your inbox.
Unapologetically Dayton.
We are building a new weekly voice for the Gem City. Independent, investigative, and essential journalism for our community.
Calling All Writers & Reporters
We are building a newsroom from the ground up. While we are currently unable to offer monetary compensation, we are offering something rare: the chance to shape the medium and the publication. This is an opportunity to build the institution you wish existed.
- ✓ Editorial independence
- ✓ Define the voice & mission
- ✓ Priority for future paid roles
Dayton is a city of makers, innovators, and resilient neighbors. But as the media landscape shifts, our local stories are often told by voices outside our community, or worse, they go untold entirely.
The Real Dayton is here to change that. We are currently building a newsroom dedicated to holding power accountable, celebrating our culture, and digging into the issues that matter on your street corner. We are digital-first, ensuring you have access to the truth instantly, with a curated print edition coming in the future.
What to Expect
We are reimagining the local paper for the modern age.
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Investigative Focus
We aren't just rewriting press releases. Our team is dedicated to asking the hard questions about local government and development.
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Future Print Archives
While we launch online to reach you where you are, we plan to introduce a high-quality print edition for subscribers who love the tactile experience.
Community, Not Corporations
The Real Dayton is independent. We are not owned by a conglomerate. We believe that sustainable local journalism requires a direct relationship with readers.
From the Oregon District to the Wright Brothers' history, we cover the terrain we know and love. We want to be the place where Daytonians come to understand their city.
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