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| Editor | Sherri Dalphonse |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Catherine Merrill Williams |
| Total circulation (2017) | 118,339[1] |
| Founder |
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| First issue | 1965; 60 years ago (1965) |
| Company | Washingtonian Magazine, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Website | washingtonian |
| ISSN | 0043-0897 |
| OCLC | 37264488 |
Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in theWashington, D.C. area, with a focus on localfeature journalism,guide book-style articles,real estate, andpolitics. Founded in 1965 byLaughlin Phillips and Robert J. Myers, it describes itself as "The Magazine Washington Lives By".[2]
Washingtonian publishes information about local professionals, businesses, and notable places in Washington, D.C.[3]
Each issue includes information on popular local attractions, such as restaurants, neighborhoods, and entertainment, such as fine art and museum exhibits. There is a regular in-depth feature reporting on local institutions, politicians, businessmen, academics, and philanthropists.[4]
Since 1971, the magazine has annually nominated up to 15 people as "Washingtonians of the Year".[5][6][7] The magazine describes the award as honoring men and women "who give their time and talents to make this a better place".[8]
Washingtonian has won fiveNational Magazine Awards.[2]
In August 2009,Washingtonian announced thatGarrett Graff would replace long-time editorJack Limpert as editor-in-chief.[9] Graff left in 2014 and was replaced byMichael Schaffer.[10][11]
Washingtonian is a family-owned publication.[12][13] The former CEO wasPhilip Merrill (1934–2006), who was succeeded as chairman by his wife, Eleanor; their daughter Catherine Merrill Williams is the president and publisher.[14]