Washingtonian (magazine)

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Washingtonian
"Washingtonian" rendered in capital block letters in navy blue on a transparent background
EditorMichael Schaffer
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherCatherine Merrill Williams
Total circulation
(2017)		118,339[1]
FounderLaughlin Phillips
Robert J. Myers
First issue1965; 56 years ago (1965)
CompanyWashingtonian Magazine, Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inWashington, D.C., U.S.
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.washingtonian.com
ISSN0043-0897
OCLC37264488

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[]

The Washingtonian is noted for its detailed coverage of area professionals, businesses, and places. Such rankings have included top physicians, top places to dine, and top neighborhoods. Each issue also features listings of the latest fine entertainment, fine arts, and museum exhibits. Classified listings of prestigious real estate and illustrated coverage of social events are included in each issue. Feature articles include exposés and in-depth profiles of local institutions, politicians, businessmen, academics, and philanthropists, suggestions for weekend getaway trips, and local personal interest stories.[citation needed]

The magazine chooses Washingtonians of the Year, people "who give their time and talents to make this a better place" annually.[3]

The Washingtonian has won five National Magazine Awards.[2]

Leadership[]

In August 2009 the Washingtonian announced that Garrett Graff would replace longtime editor John A. Limpert as editor-in-chief. Limpert is currently editor-at-large.[4] Graff left in 2014 and was replaced by Micael Schaffer.[5][6]

The Washingtonian is family-owned. The former CEO was Philip Merrill (1934–2006), who was succeeded as chairman by his wife, Eleanor; their daughter is the president and publisher.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "About Washingtonian".
  3. ^ "Past Washingtonians of the Year | Washingtonian". Washingtonian. 2008-01-29. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  4. ^ "Garrett Graff '03 Appointed Editor of The Washingtonian". 17 August 2009.
  5. ^ Calderone, Michael (23 April 2014). "Top Washingtonian Editor Leaving Magazine".
  6. ^ Freed, Benjamin (2014-06-09). "Michael Schaffer Named Editor of Washingtonian". Washingtonian. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  7. ^ "Capital, Landmark swap assets".

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