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Washington Post adjusts to shrinking head count with plans to shed half of DC office space

Media giant looks to cut real estate footprint alongside layoffs
The Washington Post leases about half of the One Franklin Square building in downtown Washington, D.C. (CoStar)
The Washington Post leases about half of the One Franklin Square building in downtown Washington, D.C. (CoStar)
CoStar News
May 21, 2026 | 8:30 P.M.

The Washington Post, after years of shrinking its workforce and making deep cuts in its budget, is now looking to slash its downtown Washington, D.C., office space in half as the storied media giant struggles to establish a solid financial footing.

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