Top 10 District of Columbia Daily Newspapers by Circulation
*Data as of August 2025.
1. The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com
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
2. The Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com
A conservative daily broadsheet launched in 1982, distributed in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with a focus on national politics.
Daily Circulation: ~52,000
3. The Hill
https://www.thehill.com
Established in 1994, The Hill delivers insider news and policy coverage aimed at Capitol Hill readers and Washington insiders.
Daily Circulation: ~24,000
4. Politico
https://www.politico.com
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
5. Roll Call
https://www.rollcall.com
Established in 1955, Roll Call offers daily coverage of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and federal agencies with strong insider reach.
Daily Circulation: ~31,000
6. Washington City Paper
https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com
A leading free alternative weekly since 1981, it covers arts, culture, and local happenings across DC.
Weekly Circulation: ~56,000
7. Washington Business Journal
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington
A Thursday weekly focused on business news and developments in the DC metro area, spanning key industries and markets.
Weekly Circulation: ~17,600
8. El Pregonero
https://elpregonero.com
Established in 1977, this Spanish‑language weekly serves DC’s Hispanic community with a range of local and cultural coverage.
Weekly Circulation: ~8,000
9. Washington Informer
https://www.washingtoninformer.com
A prominent African-American weekly founded in 1964, focusing on community news, politics, and social issues in DC.
Weekly Circulation: ~22,000
10. El Tiempo Latino
https://eltiempolatino.com
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