The layoffs include staff photographer Darrow Montgomery, who’s worked at the alt-weekly since the 1980s.
Bruce Johnson spent almost 50 years covering D.C. at WUSA9. He was ‘part of the fabric of the city’s history,’ says a former colleague.
Jul 22, 2020
Some Changes At DCist
But don’t worry — we’re still bringing you the news.
Jul 12, 2018
‘Rattled For Sure’: How Journalists Are Feeling In The Wake Of Capital Gazette Shooting
Many Washington area journalists feel safe at work, but emotionally they’re anxious and sad, according to an informal survey conducted after a mass shooting in an Annapolis newsroom.
Jun 11, 2018
Hello, World! DCist Is Back
It’s been a minute (221 days to be exact, but who’s counting?) since the site went dark, and we are overjoyed to be back to filling these pages with much-needed coverage of the District.
“These two artifacts tell important stories about how journalists work, and the threats they face, even in the United States.”
Jan 30, 2017
U.S. Attorney Dismisses Felony Charges Against Three More Journalists Covering Inauguration Protest
That means at least two more people who claim to be journalists still face felony rioting charges, which carry a maximum 10 year sentence and $25,000 fine.
Dec 19, 2016
Local Blog ‘Borderstan’ Is Shutting Down On Friday
“Basically, what it came down to is that we just didn’t find the support of local advertisers,” says the site’s co-editor.
Jun 01, 2016
Dream Job Alert: Get Paid To Judge Bacon
A new website focused on breakfast is hiring a bacon critic.