Washington City Paper Bought by DC Businessman and Philanthropist Mark Ein

Posted Friday, December 22, 2017 9:30 am

Alexa Mills | Washington City Paper

I am overjoyed to report that local venture capitalist and philanthropist Mark Ein has reached an agreement to purchase Washington City Paper from SouthComm, Inc.

The news hit us in the middle of our annual holiday potluck.

We here at City Paper are planning to celebrate heartily now because we are so excited to get back to work under more secure circumstances.

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