| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owners |
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| Founder | Earle Hightower |
| Founded | 1959; 67 years ago (1959) |
| Ceased publication | June 18, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Website | www |
The Gazette published weekly community newspapers servingMontgomery,Prince George's,Frederick, andCarroll counties inMaryland, including a subscription-based weekend edition covering business and politics throughout the state. The group of papers consistently won awards from the Suburban Newspapers of America, and regional awards. It was based inGaithersburg.
In June 2015, Nash Holdings said it would close the newspapers.
The community newspaper group published ten Montgomery County editions (Germantown,Silver Spring/Takoma Park,Gaithersburg,Bethesda,Potomac,Burtonsville,Wheaton,Rockville,Olney andDamascus), two Carroll County editions (Mount Airy andSykesville/Eldersburg) and eight Prince George's County editions (Largo,Hyattsville,College Park,Upper Marlboro,Bowie,Landover,Laurel andClinton).The Gazette had been publishing weekly newspapers in the Maryland suburbs since 1959.
TheFrederick County editions ceased publication in May and October 2013.[1]
Jeff Bezos purchased theGazette newspapers on August 5, 2013, as part of his $250 million cash purchase of the media holdings of The Washington Post Company. The transaction completed on October 1.[2] Bezos establishedNash Holdings LLC to acquire and control theGazette.[3]
In 2015, Nash Holdings announced it would close theGazette, and cease publishing both its Montgomery County and Prince George's County editions. The closure, which was effective June 18, 2015, affected 69 employees and 12 reporters.[4][5]
Contributors to the publication include notable writers, political activists and editors such as:
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