Founded in 1981, the Washington City Paper is the United States alternative weekly newspaper that serves the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. It offers news, information and market analysis of fruit and vegetable industries throughout the United States. The Washington City Paper s sections include market trends, articles, industry events, weather updates, forecasts, handling and distribution, and retail sections. It also has a special interactive section for the readers and editor s section that provides an expert analysis of current market trends. The Washington City Paper s Web site offers information on crops, production details, events listings, classifieds and industry links. The newspaper also covers personality gossips and sensational personal stories.