Flat Hat
Williamsburg, Virginia, United StatesEnglishEstablished in 1911 at the College of William & Mary, this student-run publication serves as the primary news source for the Williamsburg campus community. It is widely recognized for its historical longevity and its role in providing independent, comprehensive coverage of university affairs and local student life.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN VIRGINIA
Press history in the Old Dominion traces back to the colonial era, evolving today into a market characterized by heavy corporate consolidation alongside major national headquarters. Arlington serves as the base for USA Today, Gannett’s flagship national daily with a massive nationwide circulation. The regional market is dominated by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a capital city daily owned by Lee Enterprises, and The Virginian-Pilot in Hampton Roads, which operates under Alden Global Capital ownership. The Commonwealth also sustains a historically significant African American press, highlighted by the independent Richmond Free Press and Norfolk's century-old New Journal and Guide. Paperboy indexes 102 Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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