Washingtonian (magazine)
{{short description|American magazine}}
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{{Infobox magazine
| title = Washingtonian
| image_file = Washingtonian logo.png
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| image_alt = "Washingtonian" rendered in capital block letters in navy blue on a transparent background
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| founder = {{ubl|Laughlin Phillips|Robert J. Myers}}
| editor = Sherri Dalphonse
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| previous_editor =
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| frequency = Monthly
| total_circulation = 118,339{{Cite web|last=Kantor|first=Susan|date=March 14, 2018|title=The Top 10 U.S. Magazines with Circulation Gains for 2H 2017|url=https://knowledge.auditedmedia.com/blog/top-10-us-magazines-circulation-gains-2h-2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403162256/https://knowledge.auditedmedia.com/blog/top-10-us-magazines-circulation-gains-2h-2017|archive-date=April 3, 2019|access-date=January 19, 2021|website=Alliance for Audited Media}}
| circulation_year = 2017
| category =
| company = Washingtonian Magazine, Inc.
| publisher = Catherine Merrill Williams
| firstdate = {{Start date and age|1965}}
| country = United States
| based = Washington, D.C., U.S.
| language = English
| website = {{URL|http://www.washingtonian.com}}
| 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".{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonian.com/about/|title=About Washingtonian|date=20 April 2016 }}
Editorial content
Washingtonian publishes information about local professionals, businesses, and notable places in Washington, D.C.{{Cite web |title=WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE ā City and Regional Magazine Association |url=https://citymag.org/member_mags/washingtonian-magazine/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=citymag.org}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Washingtonian (Baggage Claim) |url=https://www.flydulles.com/store/washingtonian-baggage-claim |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=flydulles.com |language=en}}
Since 1971, the magazine has annually nominated up to 15 people as "Washingtonians of the Year".{{Cite web |title=Washingtonians of the Year - Washingtonian |url=https://www.washingtonian.com/tag/washingtonians-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Capitals Tom Wilson Named Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine {{!}} Washington Capitals |url=https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-tom-wilson-named-washingtonian-of-the-year-by-washingtonian-magazine |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=www.nhl.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Locksley Named to Prestigious Washingtonians of the Year List for 2023 |url=https://umterps.com/news/2024/1/8/football-locksley-named-to-prestigious-washingtonians-of-the-year-list-for-2023 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=University of Maryland Athletics |language=en}} The magazine describes the award as honoring men and women "who give their time and talents to make this a better place".{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2008/01/29/past-washingtonians-of-the-year/|title=Past Washingtonians of the Year {{!}} Washingtonian|date=2008-01-29|work=Washingtonian|access-date=2018-01-10|language=en-US}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://harvardmagazine.com/alumni-in-the-news/garrett-graff-editor-of-washingtonian-magazine|title=Garrett Graff '03 Appointed Editor of The Washingtonian|date=17 August 2009}} Graff left in 2014 and was replaced by Michael Schaffer.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-calderone/washingtonian-editor-garrett-graff_b_5200664.html|title=Top Washingtonian Editor Leaving Magazine|first=Michael|last=Calderone|website=HuffPost |date=23 April 2014}}{{cite web |last=Freed |first=Benjamin |title=Michael Schaffer Named Editor of Washingtonian |work=Washingtonian |access-date=2014-06-20 |date=2014-06-09 |url=http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/capitalcomment/washingtonian/michael-schaffer-named-editor-of-washingtonian.php}}
Washingtonian is a family-owned publication.{{Cite web |date=2007-04-25 |title=Merrill Family Reaches New Ownership Agreement - Washingtonian |url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2007/04/25/merrill-family-reaches-new-ownership-agreement/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-08-03 |title=I Grew Up in the Washingtonian Office. Now Iām Saying Goodbye to It. - Washingtonian |url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/08/03/grew-up-washingtonian-office-saying-goodbye/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=en-US}} The former CEO was Philip Merrill (1934ā2006), who was succeeded as chairman by his wife, Eleanor; their daughter Catherine Merrill Williams is the president and publisher.{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2007/04/26/capital-landmark-swap-assets/|title=Capital, Landmark swap assets}}
See also
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.washingtonian.com/}}
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Category:1965 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Category:Local interest magazines published in the United States
Category:Monthly magazines published in the United States