Alexandria Gazette Packet

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Tracing its origins back to 1784, this publication ranks among the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. It serves the residents of Alexandria, Virginia, with a dedicated editorial focus on hyper-local news, community events, and civic affairs.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN VIRGINIA

Press history in the Old Dominion traces back to the colonial era, evolving today into a market characterized by heavy corporate consolidation alongside major national headquarters. Arlington serves as the base for USA Today, Gannett’s flagship national daily with a massive nationwide circulation. The regional market is dominated by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a capital city daily owned by Lee Enterprises, and The Virginian-Pilot in Hampton Roads, which operates under Alden Global Capital ownership. The Commonwealth also sustains a historically significant African American press, highlighted by the independent Richmond Free Press and Norfolk's century-old New Journal and Guide. Paperboy indexes 102 Virginia newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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