When the first issue of The Washington Post was published on December 6, 1877, it was only four pages long and cost just three cents. For a couple of pennies, readers gained access to some of the world’s most brilliant minds, including Joseph Pulitzer and Teddy Roosevelt, who were among its earliest contributors. In the century that followed, The Post became known not just for the headlines it reported, but the ones it inspired. Over the years, The Post's world-class investigators broke the story of Watergate and helped force the declassification of the Pentagon Papers.

Today, The Post has maintained nearly unrivaled relevance by expanding into digital content. Its website and apps publish up-to-the-minute developments on national and world news, and also includes op-ed articles and coverage of sports and pop culture. The Washington Post app brings a full library of breaking news, journalism and analysis to your device in an easy to read experience. Check local news and weather, keep up with breaking news notifications and customize your alerts by topics