Washington City Paper
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | online newspaper |
| Owner | Mark Ein |
| Editor | Alexa Mills |
| Founded | 1981 (as 1981) |
| Headquarters | 734 15th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C., U.S. 20005 |
| Circulation | 68,059 weekly in 2011 |
| Website | washingtoncitypaper.com |
The Washington City Paper is an American alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington D.C. metropolitan area since 1981. The City Paper was distributed on Thursdays; its average circulation in 2006 was 85,588. The paper's editorial mix is focused on local news and arts. It is owned by Mark Ein, who bought it in 2017. It became an online-only publication in May, 2022.