Washingtonian (magazine)
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| Editor | Sherri Dalphonse |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Catherine Merrill Williams |
| Total circulation (2017) | 118,339[1] |
| Founder |
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| First issue | 1965 |
| Company | Washingtonian Magazine, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 0043-0897 |
| OCLC | 37264488 |
Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in the Washington, D.C. area, with a focus on local feature journalism, guide book-style articles, real estate, and politics. Founded in 1965 by Laughlin Phillips and Robert J. Myers, it describes itself as "The Magazine Washington Lives By".[2]
Editorial content
[edit]Washingtonian publishes information about local professionals, businesses, and notable places in Washington, D.C.[3]
Each issue includes information on popular local attractions, such as restaurants, neighborhoods, and entertainment, such as fine art and museum exhibits. There is a regular in-depth feature reporting on local institutions, politicians, businessmen, academics, and philanthropists.[4]
Since 1971, the magazine has annually nominated up to 15 people as "Washingtonians of the Year".[5][6][7] The magazine describes the award as honoring men and women "who give their time and talents to make this a better place".[8]
Washingtonian has won five National Magazine Awards.[2]
Leadership
[edit]In August 2009, Washingtonian announced that Garrett Graff would replace long-time editor Jack Limpert as editor-in-chief.[9] Graff left in 2014 and was replaced by Michael Schaffer.[10][11]
Washingtonian is a family-owned publication.[12][13] The former CEO was Philip Merrill (1934–2006), who was succeeded as chairman by his wife, Eleanor; their daughter Catherine Merrill Williams is the president and publisher.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kantor, Susan (March 14, 2018). "The Top 10 U.S. Magazines with Circulation Gains for 2H 2017". Alliance for Audited Media. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "About Washingtonian". April 20, 2016.
- ^ "WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – City and Regional Magazine Association". citymag.org. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Washingtonian (Baggage Claim)". flydulles.com. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Washingtonians of the Year - Washingtonian". Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Capitals Tom Wilson Named Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine | Washington Capitals". www.nhl.com. December 7, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Locksley Named to Prestigious Washingtonians of the Year List for 2023". University of Maryland Athletics. January 8, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Past Washingtonians of the Year | Washingtonian". Washingtonian. January 29, 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Garrett Graff '03 Appointed Editor of The Washingtonian". August 17, 2009.
- ^ Calderone, Michael (April 23, 2014). "Top Washingtonian Editor Leaving Magazine". HuffPost.
- ^ Freed, Benjamin (June 9, 2014). "Michael Schaffer Named Editor of Washingtonian". Washingtonian. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
- ^ "Merrill Family Reaches New Ownership Agreement - Washingtonian". April 25, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "I Grew Up in the Washingtonian Office. Now I'm Saying Goodbye to It. - Washingtonian". August 3, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Capital, Landmark swap assets".