Washingtonian (magazine)

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.

Washingtonian
EditorVacant
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherCatherine Merrill Williams
Total circulation
(2017)
118,339[1]
FounderLaughlin Phillips
Robert J. Myers
First issue1965 (1965)
CompanyWashingtonian Magazine, Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inWashington, D.C., U.S.
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.washingtonian.com
ISSN0043-0897
OCLC37264488

Editorial content

The Washingtonian provides detailed coverage of local professionals, businesses, and notable places in Washington, D.C.

Each issue includes information on popular local attractions, such as restaurants and neighborhoods, and entertainment such as fine art and museum exhibits. There is regular in-depth feature reporting of local institutions, politicians, businessmen, academics, and philanthropists.It also details essential services and real estate listings.

Since 1971, the magazine has annually nominated up to 15 people as "Washingtonians of the Year". The magazine describes the award as honoring men and women "who give their time and talents to make this a better place".[3]

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

Leadership

In August 2009, the Washingtonian announced that Garrett Graff would replace long-time 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 Catherine Merrill Williams 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. "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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