Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in the Washington, D.C. area. It was founded in 1965 by Laughlin Phillips and Robert J. Myers. The magazine describes itself as "The Magazine Washington Lives By".[2] The magazine's core focuses are local feature journalism, guide book-style articles, real estate, and politics.
| Editor | Vacant |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Editorial content
editWashingtonian 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
editIn 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
editReferences
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- ^ a b "About Washingtonian". 20 April 2016.
- ^ "WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – City and Regional Magazine Association". citymag.org. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Washingtonian (Baggage Claim)". flydulles.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ^ "Washingtonians of the Year - Washingtonian". Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Capitals Tom Wilson Named Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine | Washington Capitals". www.nhl.com. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Locksley Named to Prestigious Washingtonians of the Year List for 2023". University of Maryland Athletics. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Past Washingtonians of the Year | Washingtonian". Washingtonian. 2008-01-29. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
- ^ "Garrett Graff '03 Appointed Editor of The Washingtonian". 17 August 2009.
- ^ Calderone, Michael (23 April 2014). "Top Washingtonian Editor Leaving Magazine". HuffPost.
- ^ Freed, Benjamin (2014-06-09). "Michael Schaffer Named Editor of Washingtonian". Washingtonian. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
- ^ "Merrill Family Reaches New Ownership Agreement - Washingtonian". 2007-04-25. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "I Grew Up in the Washingtonian Office. Now I'm Saying Goodbye to It. - Washingtonian". 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "Capital, Landmark swap assets".