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The Post's Quiet Boast

After months of internal turmoil, The Washington Post quietly hit an impressive milestone this week—one that offered a rare reason to celebrate.

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Oliver Darcy
April 17, 2025

The Washington Post building. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

The Washington Post has not had a lot of good news to celebrate as of late. The storied newspaper has weathered a punishing period marked by internal upheaval, executive missteps, and a business model showing visible cracks under pressure. The newsroom has endured an exodus of top talent, waves of subscriber defections, and a publisher whose leadership style has only deepened the malaise.

In short: it’s been tough.

But on Thursday morning, there was finally some good news to share—something worth celebrating. As Executive Editor Matt Murray opened The Post’s daily editorial meeting, he informed the newsroom that…

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