AltWeeklies Wire
How Washington City Paper Remembers David Carrnew
From 1995 to 2000, David Carr ran Washington City Paper, inspiring a generation of journalists in D.C. and elsewhere. He left the District, and the paper, for New York 15 years ago, but even today, still helps drive City Paper's style and spirit. Here's how some former City Paper staffers and contributors will remember Carr.
Washington City Paper |
Mike Madden |
02-13-2015 |
Media
RIP, David Carrnew
David Carr, who edited Washington City Paper from 1995 to 2000, died suddenly Thursday night after he collapsed in the newsroom of the New York Times, where he'd been the media critic since 2002. He was 58.
Washington City Paper |
Mike Madden |
02-13-2015 |
Media
Tags: David Carr
Advice—Lots of Advice—for Jeff Bezosnew
We asked various journo types, from public radio hosts to media empire queens, to offer Jeff Bezos their two cents on how to run the Washington Post. Normally we'd advise the owner to stay the hell out of editorial operations. Now we ask Bezos to ignore that advice so he can follow all this advice on how to meddle most effectively.
Washington City Paper |
Jonathan L. Fischer, Guy Raz, Tyler Brûlé, Mark Athitakis, Mike Riggs, Arianna Huffington, Dan Kois, Kara Swisher, Mario R. García, Ryan Kearney, Mike Paarlberg, Betsy Rothstein, Jason Cherkis, Ted Scheinman, Andrew Beaujon and Benjamin R. Freed |
08-15-2013 |
Media
Tags: Jeff Bezos
Washington Post Sold to Jeff Bezos for $250 Millionnew
At an all-staff announcement of the news, Publisher Katharine Weymouth told employees she thought her grandmother, former Post publisher Katharine Graham, would support their decision to sell the paper.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
08-05-2013 |
Media
Tags: Jeff Bezos
Washington Post Paywall Begins This Monthnew
The new metered subscription system, which will affect some readers beginning on June 12, will limit nonpaying users to 20 articles or multimedia features per month before asking them to pay for more.
Washington City Paper |
Jonathan L. Fischer |
06-05-2013 |
Media
Tags: Washington Post Paywall
Politico Declares Itself the Winner of the Electionnew
Talk about winning the evening. According to Politico Executive Editor Jim VandeHei, the election was already over before the first polls closed. Politico won it all.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
11-06-2012 |
Media
Did Reporter Violate Washington Post Policy by Sharing Drafts With Sources?new
Washington Post education reporter Daniel de Vise is in hot water after a Texas Observer story revealed that he shared unpublished drafts of a story with officials at the University of Texas.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
07-25-2012 |
Media
10 Reasons to Love The Newsroomnew
I don't know what everybody's talking about: The Newsroom, HBO's Aaron Sorkin-penned drama about cable news, is great.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
06-26-2012 |
Media
Tags: Aaron Sorkin, HBO The Newsroom
32 Washington Post Guild Members Take Buyoutsnew
Newspapers are shedding minority staffers like crazy; based on the latest buyouts, so is the Washington Post.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
04-18-2012 |
Media
Investigative Reporter Switches Beat After Bullyingnew
After producing two stories exposing underage drinking, reporter Andrea McCarren's own children started getting bullied at school—which is when she decided to step back.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
02-16-2012 |
Media
Tags: Andrea McCarren
Oakland Police Love Kittens, Teargasnew
The Washington Post covers #OccupyOakland with a picture of a police officer petting a kitten.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
10-26-2011 |
Media
Dan Snyder Loves, and Subpoenas, the Pressnew
According to the court papers Dan Snyder's legal team sent the Washington Post, they're interested in learning why blogger Dan Steinberg linked to Washington City Paper's "Cranky Redskins Fan's Guide to Dan Snyder."
Washington City Paper |
Mike Madden |
05-31-2011 |
Media
Buca di Beppo Promotes Malia Obama Visitnew
A ‘Bama PR Move: Promoting an Obama Daughter’s Visit to Buca di Beppo.
Washington City Paper |
Michael E. Grass |
03-08-2011 |
Media
TBD’s Night of the Long Knivesnew
Staffers at TBD.com, launched with great fanfare by Politico's parent company last summer, were informed one at a time this morning by editor Erik Wemple that significant layoffs were on the way.
Washington City Paper |
Michael Schaffer |
02-23-2011 |
Media
Bully Pulpitnew
Why a sports owner's lawsuit matters.
Washington City Paper |
Michael Schaffer |
02-10-2011 |
Media
