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Press Releases

The Washington Post Launches New Social Reader App on Facebook

Washington Post Social Reader is a new social app on Facebook that gives people an easy way to experience news with their friends.

The Washington Post Launches Wonkblog

Ezra Klein’s policy column expands to include more healthcare, energy and economic reporting with three new writers.

The Root DC Now Online

The Washington Post and The Root today introduced The Root DC, a new channel in washingtonpost.com’s PostLocal section focused on coverage of local events, services and trends that reflect African Americans in the Washington region.

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On Faith/Local launches

On Faith/Local launches

The Washington Post launches On Faith/Local, the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia focused online channel of The Post’s popular On Faith section, featuring news and commentary about religion and matters of spiritual importance across the region.

The Washington Post and The Verge Launch Technology Content Partnership

The Washington Post and The Verge Launch Technology Content Partnership

The Washington Post and The Verge—a new technology news site launching this fall from the creators of SB Nation—announce a partnership to share original technology reporting, videos and podcasts.

The Washington Post launches Ideas@Innovations

The Washington Post launches Ideas@Innovations

Blog and special section features perspectives on innovations from Post reporters and new Post columnist Vivek Wadhwa and blogger Dominic Basulto.