DCist is a website about the Washington, D.C. area and everything that happens there. That means news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and observations.

DCist was officially launched on Sept. 7, 2004, and is authored by a growing group of hard-working bloggers. We love our readers -- feel free to leave comments and, if you're inclined, purchase advertisements. You can submit to our Flickr photo pool. We also hold occasional happy hours, meetups, concerts, photography shows and other events.

We're dedicated to documenting the nation's capital and all its quirks, one small detail at a time. If you have post ideas or tips, direct it to one of our writers. We're always looking for new contributors, so if you love Washington, D.C. and want to write about it, send us an e-mail.

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Editor-in-Chief:
Aaron Morrissey

Managing and Arts Editor:
Heather Goss

Senior Editors:
Martin Andres Austermuhle, Kyle Gustafson, Ian Buckwalter

Music Editors:
Val Paschall, Francis Chung

Food Editor:
Jamie Liu

Technology Director:
Tom Lee



Gothamist LLC

Publisher: Jake Dobkin
Executive Editor: Jen Chung
Technology: Neil Epstein
Logo/Design: Sam Park, Lynne Venart
SysAdmin: Jeffrey Knight

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I write for DCist? Send an editor a note with a little information about yourself and an example of your writing. We do it for the love, so don't quit your day job.

I've got a juicy tip. Want it? Damn straight. We accept tips of all kinds, and we won't go all Robert Novak on you and reveal your identity if what you have to say is sensitive. That being said, we do try and stick to journalistic standards on tips and background info -- we'll fact-check it and try and confirm it. If you have something to share, email it to the relevant staff member of your choice — or just an editor, if you can't find the right person to fit the bill.

Do you have an RSS feed? How do I subscribe? You can read all our posts in our RSS feed located here. If your reader is compatible you may also be able to subscribe to our Atom feed. Check out this webpage to learn more about RSS.

Would you be interested in this long freelance piece? Probably not.

How can I submit my photos for publication on DCist? Either tag your photos on Flickr with 'dcist', or submit them to DCist Labs.

Where should I send my press release? If you are promoting something you think we'd be interested in, please send it to whatever section editor seems most appropriate. If you can't figure out who your notice ought to go to, just send it to an editor. Or maybe you'd like to take things into your own hands? You can add your events to our public events calendar at Upcoming.org.

Do you really hate freedom? We are now, and have always been, lovers of freedom.

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Advertising

With a large dedicated readership (over 40,000 visitors daily), DCist provides a unique advertising opportunity. Many of our readers visit the site multiple times a day and participate in lively discussion in our comments section. Unlike other local media, our website is uncluttered and your ad will be noticed. Please check out the Gothamist media kit for more information.

Partnership Opportunities
DCist hosts regular happy hours, concerts with local and national artists, an annual photography show, and other events in the city. If you are interested in discussing a partnership arrangement, please contact Aaron.

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Fun facts

• DCist is the fifth of Gothamist LLC's network of 14 city blogs. The first was Gothamist.com, which covers New York City.
• DCist averages over 40,000 unique visitors each day.
• DCist has been mentioned in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Sun, the Current Newspapers, and has been voted the Best D.C. Blog by the readers of Washingtonian magazine, Best Local Blog by readers of the Washington Blade, and Best D.C. Web Site by readers of the Washington City Paper.

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Comments

"Great blog on what's happening in D.C."
- U.S. News' Washington Whispers Webpage

"Can you guys start posting more frequently? There's only been one post since the start of the week. I know it's only Tuesday mid-day, but DCist.com is crushing you guys right now with their coverage. I need more to read."
- Anonymous comment on the Post's "Going Out Gurus" Blog

"... some newcomers to the local media circuit ... are stealing some of the limelight from Washington's old standards in local news ..."
- The Northwest Current

".. a must read for all of interested in what's going on around our capital area."
- Washington D.C. Art News

"The editors at DCist ... collect tidbits of political and cultural arcana."
- Washingtonian Magazine

"When D.C. residents need to keep up on local events, art, sports, restaurants or pretty much anything else related to life in the District, they head to DCist.com... The blog is truly a community endeavor, with readers submitting photos and comments, links to other D.C. blogs and an extensive group of volunteers writing all the articles."
- Washington Blade

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