Washington Area Newspapers
If you are visiting Washington, DC and want to read something local, here’s a list of some of the more notable newspapers covering the DC area.
The Washington Post - Dating back to 1877, the Post is probably most noted for breaking the Watergate story which led to President Nixon’s resignation in 1974. With average daily circulation over 700,000, it’s DC’s and one of the nation’s most read and quoted daily papers. It is more left leaning then it’s smaller rival The Washington Times, but also presents the conservative side of many stories. For travelers, the Friday Weekend section covers a host of activities.
The Washington Times - With circulation of about 1/7th the Post’s (100,000 daily), and a conservative slant, the Times is, as one conservative commentator noted, “an antidote to its liberal competitor, The Washington Post“. Its local news coverage can be a bit more in depth than the Post. The paper was founded in 1982 by Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Church. 
Washington City Paper - DC’s free “underground” weekly paper, focusing mostly on arts, music, nightlife and events, as well as edgy local news. It’s available for free at the entrances of many city restaurants and stores.
Washington Business Journal - Part of the 42 city BizJournals network, the weekly WBJ reports on local business news. It also publishes an annual book of lists, including local employment, industry and business rankings by sector.
The Washington Blade - DC leading gay community weekly free paper, distributed at Metro stations and 700 other locations. Weekly distribution is about 100,000.
The Washington Afro American - DC most popular weekly newspaper focusing on African-American news and events. Weekly distribution is about 100,000.
The Current - There are 4 versions of this free neighborhood specific weekly, The Georgetown, Dupont, Northwest and Foggy Bottom Currents.
Roll Call - Since 1955, covering news from The Hill, the Roll Call is considered one of the leading papers covering Congressional news and information. While Congress is in session, it’s published Mondays through Thursdays and during congressional recesses, on Mondays only .
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