The independently owned paper was free and published every Thursday in print and daily online at citypaper.net.
Its more than 2,000 orange-colored boxes and wire racks were found in Center City Philadelphia in cafes, small businesses and on many university campuses.
[3] In 2015, the City Paper was sold to Broad Street Media, owner of Philadelphia Weekly.
Cover Story: Typically a long-form feature, news, or service package, taking on various writing forms such as narrative, question-and-answer, and explanatory.
The paper's front page art or design was usually centered on the cover story's content.
The section also included movie shorts (200-word graded reviews) and local repertory film listings.
City Paper's website featured the digital version of the print edition, along with links to blogs and social networking pages.
Circulation Director Joseph Lauletta Account Managers Sharon MacWilliams, Susanna Simon, Stephan Sitzai Classified Advertising Sales Jennifer Fisher Founder & Editor Emeritus Bruce Schimmel In 2015, City Paper won 11 Keystone Press Awards, awarded by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.
[citation needed] In 2009, City Paper won three Newspaper of the Year (NOY) awards.