AAN News
Santa Fe Reporter Editor Julia Goldberg Says Goodbyenew
"Perhaps it's time to sign off," writes Julia Goldberg in a farewell column published today.
Santa Fe Reporter |
04-27-2011 4:27 pm |
Industry News
Missoula Independent Announces New Editornew
The Missoula Independent has named alt-weekly veteran Robert Meyerowitz as its new editor-in-chief. He replaces previous editor Skylar Browning.
Missoula Independent |
04-27-2011 11:38 am |
Industry News
Village Voice Names New Metro Columnistnew
The Village Voice has named Harry Siegel as metro columnist, filling the slot left vacant by Tom Robbins in January.
The Cutline |
04-26-2011 4:45 pm |
Industry News
Dan Snyder Defends, Re-Files Lawsuit Against Washington City Papernew
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder re-filed his lawsuit against Washington City Paper in a D.C. court today, nearly three months after it was filed in New York.
Washington City Paper |
04-26-2011 2:57 pm |
Legal News
Anti-Gay Politician Offended By Internet Comments, Hyperbolenew
In an open letter to the Village Voice, New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. accuses the paper of using its "editorial discretion to facilitate and encourage homicide."
Village Voice |
04-25-2011 2:11 pm |
Industry News
Eight Alt-Weeklies Honored in CNPA Awardsnew
San Francisco Bay Guardian picked up the coveted General Excellence award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Palo Alto Weekly led all alt-weeklies with ten awards.
California Newspaper Publishers Association |
04-22-2011 5:31 pm |
Honors & Achievements
The Media Oxpecker: How To Build A Fucking Website
The Awl turns two, the threat (and opportunity) of the Flipboard app, and the impending rise of The Machines.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-22-2011 3:58 pm |
Media Roundup
Boulder Weekly Editor Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from Regional SPJnew
Boulder Weekly editor Pamela White has received one of the top honors given by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), a lifetime achievement award called "Keeper of the Flame."
Boulder Weekly |
04-21-2011 3:01 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Woody Harrelson and NOW Tweak Toronto Mayor on This Week's Cover
Woody Harrelson appears nude on the cover of this week's NOW Magazine, holding only a copy of the now-infamous NOW issue featuring a Photoshopped image of Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-21-2011 10:33 am |
Industry News
Exhibit Featuring Houston Press Rock-Concert Photos Opens Tonightnew
Shot In the Dark: Houston Press Concert Photography opens tonight in Houston and features more than 40 printed and matted shots by 12 photographers who work with the Press' "Rocks Off" music blog.
Houston Press |
04-21-2011 10:27 am |
Industry News
Westword Pot Critic Helps Change Colorado Driving-While-Stoned Bill
A Colorado Senate committee this week amended a proposed bill that would have set THC driving limits, saying the limit needed further study, thanks to an assist from Westword's pot critic.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-20-2011 2:40 pm |
Industry News
AAN-Commissioned 'Tax Myths' Piece Crashes Willamette Week's Website
Traffic to David Cay Johnston's piece on tax myths, which ran in 40 alt-weeklies last week, caused Willamette Week's website to crash for about three hours Monday.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-20-2011 8:23 am |
Industry News
Five AAN Members Pick Up Regional SPJ Awards
Five alt-weeklies were among the recent winners of The Society of Professional Journalists 2011 Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism Awards, covering Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-20-2011 7:51 am |
Honors & Achievements
Top Dogs of the Rockiesnew
Salt Lake City Weekly writers held sway at the Top of the Rockies competition, a regional contest sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Competing against papers from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming in the 10,000 to 75,000 circulation range, the paper garnered a dozen awards, four of them first place.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
04-19-2011 9:27 pm |
Press Releases
Miami New Times Columnist Running for Mayor
Miami New Times' most famous columnist -- former 2 Live Crew frontman Luther Campbell -- is running for mayor of Miami-Dade County.
(FULL STORY)
AAN |
04-19-2011 9:06 am |
Industry News
