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The Onion Ceases Distribution in D.C.
Who Doesn't Love Tom Sherwood?
Yesterday the Washingtonian published its list of the 2011 Washingtonians of the Year. Included amongst the list of prominent locals is none other than Tom Sherwood, an NBC4 reporter, columnist for the Current Newspapers and guest analyst on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
WaPo Gives Local News More Space on National Homepage
It's encouraging to see that the Post has decided to extend its local coverage more digital inches on its national homepage.
...And This Newspaper Is Losing Money, You Say?
Ah, our newspaper of record always brings the hard-hitting stories, doesn't it?
Paterno Reportedly Hires D.C.-Based Lawyer, Va. PR Firm
When it comes to media management and legal representation in the wake of a scandal, the Washington metropolitan region is the right place to look.
Thomas to Propose Ward 5 Cultivation Center Cap
Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) will reportedly introduce emergency legislation limiting the number of cultivation centers that can end up in his ward.
"That's What She Said": Silenced!
It appears as if the Washington Post's plans to name their new lady-blog "That's What She Said" has run into a roadblock -- namely, some other women, who had already named their blog that.
Lanier Defends Police Radio Encryption
During a D.C. Council hearing on Friday, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier cited new police radio scanning technologies and constantly emerging threats as reasons underpinning MPD's recent decision to encrypt radio communications.
Quarterly Numbers Bear Bad News For WaPo
The Washington Post may still be the newspaper of record for out-of-towners to cite when it comes to mocking the hipness quotient of the District and her surroundings, but it's sure not making much money.
Local D.C. Media, Occupied
If the Occupy protests are about anything, it's about lodging a loud complaint against the institutions that have brought the country to where it is -- the media included.
WAMU Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Sometimes we like to give the folks over at WAMU a little friendly stick, but let's be honest: it's a very rare day when we aren't given a shot in the arm via the fine programming that comes out of Tenleytown.
Car Crashes Into Radio Station, Inane Chatter Unaffected
One local morning sports chatter box was severely dented today.
NPR Host Fired Due to D.C. Protest Involvement
UPDATE: NPR spokesperson Anna Christopher Bross contacted us this afternoon to clarify that NPR did not have a direct role in any decision to remove Simeone from the hosting duties of Soundprint.
Firefighters' Union Takes Up Twitter Duties
Right now, the District's firefighters are responding to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at North Capitol Street and New York Avenue NE. The accident involved a Metrobus and injured at least six people. Of course, if you're only following the official D.C. Fire and EMS Twitter feed -- previously the city's go-to source for this kind of breaking information -- you had no idea.
The Many Incredibly Tame Words You Can't Use in the Washington Post
If you missed it over the weekend, Washington Post ombudsman Patrick B. Pexton had an interesting piece on a topic that's been in the local news of late -- what words can writers use on the family-friendly pages of the regional newspaper of record?
I Know I Have A Prob...Oh My, Pat Collins Is Playing With Puppies
Just as I was finally coming to terms with my Collinsholicism, those pushers over at NBC4 just had to give him this story.
Georgetown Voice Alums Protest Closure of Newsroom
Yesterday, we noted that the student-operated Georgetown Voice was being forced out of their longtime on-campus newsroom. Of course, after we read a little bit more about the circumstances, we figured it deserved a little more attention.
Va.-Based Newspaper CEO Sentenced to Six Months in Jail
Apparently, things in the print media industry are even worse than we thought. Patch reports that Peter Labovitz, the president and CEO of Alexandria-based Connection Newspapers, will be heading to jail after he collected thousands of dollars in payroll taxes from his employees, but failed to send the money to the IRS.
We're Game If You Are, Mr. Milloy
Recently, we marked the first anniversary of Courtland Milloy's coining of "myopic little twits" -- and wouldn't you know it, Milloy was listening!
On WMATA, Cell Phone Service and Deadline Pressure
And now, for today's lesson in cultivating numerous media sources!
Yes, People Still Watch Local Network News
Hey, we're not the only ones enthralled with the adventures of Pat Collins. A recent Pew survey shows that television news remains the way that most people get their local news.
Pat Collins Gets Results
Yesterday, NBC4 sent reporter extraordinaire Pat Collins to cover the story of "Banana Man," otherwise known as Stafford County high school student Bryan Thompson.
Pat Collins, Television Revolutionary
Say what you will about local network television news -- Lord knows, I've been known to sling an arrow or two at it in my time.
Noted Local Entertainment Critic Joe Barber Dies
Sad news to pass along from the world of radio: Joe Barber, the entertainment editor at WTOP who spent 20 years as a film and theater critic for various broadcast and print outlets, was found dead at his Washington home today. According to WTOP, Barber died of natural causes; he was 53.
WVRX Switches to Talk Simulcast, Going After WTOP
A commenter on radio message boards said it best: "From Rush to Rush!" As first reported by DCRTV, "105.9 The Edge" WVRX has switched formats from classic rock to a simulcast of sister station WMAL 630.
George Washington University to Print Media: Drop Dead
In yet the latest sign that newspapers are slowly going the way of the buffalo, George Washington University has put an end to its Collegiate Readership Program, in which students got free daily delivery of the The New York Times, The Washington Post and USA Today.
WaPo To Shutter Nine Regional Bureaus
In a blow to both print and local journalism, the Washington Post announced this afternoon that it would be shutting down nine of its 11 regional bureaus.
A.G.: Snyder Motion is a SLAPP to the Face of D.C. Autonomy
D.C. Attorney General Irv Nathan has finally produced some thoughts on the lawsuit filed by R******s owner Dan Snyder against Washington City Paper and columnist Dave McKenna -- and, not surprisingly, he's coming down on the side of the journalists.
You'll Be Accepting My Apology
Last December, I took some umbrage to a story in the New York Times about the Washington Examiner's crime-fighting ability.
Around These Parts, You're Bound to Get Sued By Someone
In the District, it's the owner of the football-team-that-shall-not-be-named that's suing a local publication. But for the District's northern-most urban neighbor, though, it's an elected official that went after a journalist.
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