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WaPo’s Peter Whoriskey Wins Polk Award

Big congrats to Washington Post financial reporter Peter Whoriskey on winning a Polk Award for his series looking at pharmaceutical companies’ influence over the research that that determines drug prescriptions for millions of Americans

If you didn’t catch the series, read it now: Biased Research, Big Profits: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html


“Annie’s Ghost” by WaPo’s Steven Luxenberg selected as 2013 Great Michigan Read

“Annie’s Ghosts” is set in Michigan and written by Luxenberg, a Washington Post associate editor and a Detroit native.

The Michigan Humanities Council aims to engage the entire state in discussion about the book’s themes of mental illness, immigration, genealogy, family secrets, etc. Partner pre-registration to host community events, such as lectures, author tour visits, and book discussions is currently open. For more information, visit http://www.michiganhumanities.org/programs/tgmr/.

White House News Photographer Association Awards for The Washington Post

2013 WHNPA Eyes of History Still Photography Contest Winners

Portfolio
1st Jahi Chikwendiu, The Washington Post
Award of Excellence  Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post

Feature Picture Story
1st Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post, “Child Preacher”
2nd Matt McClain, The Washington Post, “Swimming Holes”
3rd Linda Davidson, The Washington Post,  “Untitled (Tabitha Rouzzo)”
Award of Excellence Matt McClain, The Washington Post, “The District at Night”

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The Washington Post Announces New National Editor

Cameron Barr will become the new national editor at The Washington Post.

Most recently, Barr served as deputy national editor, overseeing The Post’s coverage of the presidential election in addition to the Aurora and Newtown mass shootings.

Prior to that, he was the national security editor, guiding The Post’s coverage of major stories like drones, the Afghan war and torture, just to name a few. 

Barr joined The Post in 2004 and fills the vacancy left by Kevin Merida, who was recently named managing editor.

Applications for The Washington Post 2013 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management are being accepted through January 7, 2013. Winning organizations receive a $10,000 grant and all applicants receive feedback on their management practices. Learn more about the award here: http://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/PostAward2013

Marty Baron named executive editor of The Washington Post

Marty Baron will be executive editor of The Washington Post effective January 2, 2013.

“We are thrilled to have Marty Baron lead The Washington Post’s newsroom,” said Katharine Weymouth, publisher of The Post. “He has a demonstrated record of producing the highest quality journalism, which matches the legacy and expectations of The Post.”

Baron comes to The Post from The Boston Globe, where he has served as editor since July 30, 2001. He previously held top editing positions at The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Miami Herald.

Baron succeeds Marcus Brauchli, who will step down, effective December 31, to assume a new role as Vice President of The Washington Post Company, working closely with chairman and CEO Don Graham to review and evaluate new media opportunities.

“Marcus has contributed immeasurably in the more than four years he has been at the helm of this newsroom,” Weymouth said. “Under his leadership, we have become one newsroom publishing on multiple platforms, traffic has grown substantially and we are consistently recognized as among the most innovative mainstream news sites.”

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