{"id":"04aeb86a-6f89-428b-b750-4f6338ffebf1","url":"https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/06/capital-weather-is-dropping-the-gang-and-going-independent/","domain":"niemanlab.org","outlet":{"name":"Niemanlab","country":null,"cred":null,"lean":null,"curated":false},"title":"Capital Weather is dropping the \"Gang\" and going independent","plainHeadline":null,"rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["1. Capital Weather Gang leaves The Washington Post to become independent as Capital Weather.","2. Founded in 2004, the blog gained a loyal following for local weather coverage.","3. The team aims to expand offerings including a website, app, and consulting services.","4. In less than a month, nearly 10,000 people subscribed to their paid and free tiers.","5. The blog emphasizes human connection in weather reporting, engaging directly with the audience.","6. AI is utilized for data analysis and website features, enhancing operational efficiency.","7. Future plans may include expanding beyond the D.C. area and attracting younger audiences."],"topics":["Apps"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-06-29T16:34:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-06-29T16:56:10.216Z","story":null}