Boston Phoenix to close; Portland, Providence papers remain open, WFNX.com closing

[The Straight Story]

The Boston Phoenix, which only six months ago reinvented itself from a tabloid-sized weekly newspaper known for its gritty coverage of politics and the arts into a glossy magazine, will be closing immediately, while its sister publications in Providence and Portland will remain open, according to a statement from the company.

WFNX.com, the company’s online radio station, is also closing.

The final print edition is dated March 15. The online issue of the Boston Phoenix slated for March 22 will be the last.

Here is a press release Phoenix Media:

The Phoenix Media/Communications Group owner and publisher Stephen M. Mindich today announced a major reorganization. Among the changes:

With the issue dated March 15, The Phoenix, the 47 year old alternative arts and news weekly will cease print publication. The online issue slated for the week of March 22, will be the publication’s last.

http://www.boston.com/culturedesk/2013/03/14/boston-phoenix-close/QqQzavbEwKfG70lq9GCWVO/story.html

[KamaAina]

1. My source for all things Boston informs me there is only one other altie weekly

the Weekly Dig, which he described as "hipster snark".

I told him that left a gaping hole to start a new one, but he demurred.

[virgogal]

2. I remember buying the first issue. Seems like yesterday. Sayonara,Phoenix.