Washington City Paper
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | 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 a U.S. alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area since 1981. The City Paper is 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.