Washingtonian (magazine) explained

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.

Editorial content

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.

Leadership

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

• List of newspapers in Washington, D.C.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kantor. Susan. March 14, 2018. The Top 10 U.S. Magazines with Circulation Gains for 2H 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403162256/https://knowledge.auditedmedia.com/blog/top-10-us-magazines-circulation-gains-2h-2017. April 3, 2019. January 19, 2021. Alliance for Audited Media.
2. Web site: About Washingtonian. 20 April 2016 .
3. Web site: WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE – City and Regional Magazine Association . 2024-10-23 . citymag.org.
4. Web site: Washingtonian (Baggage Claim) . 2022-06-12 . flydulles.com . en.
5. Web site: Washingtonians of the Year - Washingtonian . 2024-10-23 . en-US.
6. Web site: 2023-12-07 . Capitals Tom Wilson Named Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine Washington Capitals . 2024-10-23 . www.nhl.com . en.
7. Web site: 2024-01-08 . Locksley Named to Prestigious Washingtonians of the Year List for 2023 . 2024-10-23 . University of Maryland Athletics . en.
8. News: Past Washingtonians of the Year Washingtonian. 2008-01-29. Washingtonian. 2018-01-10. en-US.
9. Web site: Garrett Graff '03 Appointed Editor of The Washingtonian. 17 August 2009.
10. Web site: Top Washingtonian Editor Leaving Magazine. Michael. Calderone. . 23 April 2014.
11. Web site: Freed . Benjamin . Michael Schaffer Named Editor of Washingtonian . Washingtonian . 2014-06-20 . 2014-06-09 .
12. Web site: 2007-04-25 . Merrill Family Reaches New Ownership Agreement - Washingtonian . 2024-10-23 . en-US.
13. Web site: 2020-08-03 . I Grew Up in the Washingtonian Office. Now I’m Saying Goodbye to It. - Washingtonian . 2024-10-23 . en-US.
14. Web site: Capital, Landmark swap assets.