Top 10 District of Columbia Daily Newspapers by Circulation

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1

The Washington Post

Founded in 1877, the Post is the capital’s flagship broadsheet and America’s leading newspaper of record, renowned for its political reporting and investigative journalism.
Daily Circulation: ~139,000

washingtonpost.com
2

The Washington Times

A conservative daily broadsheet launched in 1982, distributed in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with a focus on national politics.
Daily Circulation: ~52,000

washingtontimes.com
3

The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill delivers insider news and policy coverage aimed at Capitol Hill readers and Washington insiders.
Daily Circulation: ~24,000

thehill.com

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4

Politico

Since 2007, Politico has covered political news in the Beltway through sharp reporting, and its print edition is delivered to subscribers in the DC area.
Daily Circulation: ~32,000

politico.com
5

Roll Call

Established in 1955, Roll Call offers daily coverage of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and federal agencies with strong insider reach.
Daily Circulation: ~31,000

rollcall.com
6

Washington City Paper

A leading free alternative weekly since 1981, it covers arts, culture, and local happenings across DC.
Weekly Circulation: ~56,000

washingtoncitypaper.com
7

Washington Business Journal

A Thursday weekly focused on business news and developments in the DC metro area, spanning key industries and markets.
Weekly Circulation: ~17,600

bizjournals.com/washington
8

El Pregonero

Established in 1977, this Spanish‑language weekly serves DC’s Hispanic community with a range of local and cultural coverage.
Weekly Circulation: ~8,000

elpregonero.com
9

Washington Informer

A prominent African-American weekly founded in 1964, focusing on community news, politics, and social issues in DC.
Weekly Circulation: ~22,000

washingtoninformer.com
10

El Tiempo Latino

A free broadsheet weekly since 1991, El Tiempo is the largest Spanish-language paper in the nation’s capital, widely distributed.
Weekly Circulation: ~50,000

eltiempolatino.com

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*Data as of February 2025