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Willamette Week Partners with Washington Post on New Websitenew

The Washington Post's Arc custom publishing platform now powers the website of Willamette Week, which is the first media company to use the content management system.
The Washington Post |
10-01-2015 4:00 pm |
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Philadelphia City Paper Sold, Will Shut Down Print Publicationnew

Philadelphia City Paper was acquired by Broad Street Media, which will cease printing the alt-weekly and will merge its web operations with Philadelphia Weekly.
Northeast Times |
10-01-2015 12:20 pm |
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Colorado Springs Independent Announces Publisher Transitionnew

Carrie Simison will take over as publisher on Sept. 17. John Weiss will assume role as chair of Colorado Publishing House, the parent company of the Independent.
Colorado Springs Independent |
08-05-2015 12:00 pm |
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Willamette Week Announces Publisher Changenew

Richard Meeker, who has served as publisher for the past 32 years, is turning over the reins to longtime business partner and editor Mark Zusman.
Willamette Week |
06-12-2015 3:00 pm |
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Chicago Reader Photography Showcased in Roosevelt University Exhibitnew

A Roosevelt University exhibit showcases a great, bygone era of Chicago Reader photography.
Chicago Reader |
06-04-2015 2:35 pm |
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Vanessa Martinez Named Editor of Colorado Springs Independentnew

Martinez will replace Kirk Woundy, who announced his departure in January.
Colorado Springs Independent |
06-03-2015 12:15 pm |
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Metro Newspapers Acquires Pacific Sunnew

San Jose-based Metro Newspapers publishes Good Times Santa Cruz, Metro Silicon Valley, and North Bay Bohemian.
PRLog |
05-06-2015 8:00 pm |
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Washington City Paper Publisher Amy Austin to Departnew

Austin announced the move in a staff meeting today. She currently serves as Vice President of the AAN Board of Directors.
Washington City Paper |
05-01-2015 5:00 pm |
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Pittsburgh City Paper Launches Monthly Comics Journalism Featurenew

"I'm interested in stories about people whose voices aren't often heard."
Pittsburgh City Paper |
04-29-2015 12:55 pm |
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Baltimore City Paper Photo Editor Beaten by Police While Covering Protestnew

City Paper Photo Editor J.M. Giordano was tackled and beaten by Baltimore City police while covering protests over the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.
Baltimore City Paper |
04-27-2015 2:00 pm |
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NUVO Turns 25new

For 25 years NUVO has been committed to providing a truly alternative voice in the city of Indianapolis.
NUVO |
03-25-2015 12:00 pm |
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Voice Media Group: 'RFT will be in good hands'
"We're very proud of the work our staff has done in St. Louis, and we'll miss them," said VMG executive associate editor Andy Van De Voorde.
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VMG |
03-25-2015 7:00 pm |
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Arkansas Times Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Investigative Projectnew

Arkansas Times is seeking funding to support a deep investigative reporting project focused on Arkansas's child welfare system.
Arkansas Times |
03-24-2015 4:00 pm |
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Fast Forward Weekly To Closenew

The 19-year-old alt-weekly based in Calgary, Alberta will publish its final issue on March 5.
FFWD Weekly |
02-20-2015 4:00 pm |
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Alt-Weeklies Raise Over $6 Million for Community Nonprofits

More than $6 million was collectively raised for local nonprofit charities through the 2014 year-end “Give!” campaigns held by Willamette Week, Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly and INDY Week.
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AAN |
02-19-2015 1:00 pm |
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