Metro Weekly
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesEnglishServing as Washington, D.C.’s premier publication for the LGBTQ+ community since 1994, this outlet provides essential coverage of local news, politics, and culture. Its long-standing presence establishes it as a vital resource for reporting on queer-focused legislative issues and lifestyle trends within the nation's capital.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WASHINGTON
The daily print news market in the nation's capital is dominated by a single major broadsheet, supplemented by a network of specialized, collegiate, and foreign-language community publications. Founded in 1877, the Washington Post leads the region's circulation with over 474,000 readers. Beyond this flagship paper, the Federal Times caters specifically to government managers, while the Spanish-language El Tiempo Latino targets Hispanic readers. Higher education institutions also contribute to the press ecosystem through student-run outlets like Georgetown University's GU Hoya. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Washington.
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