• by Ray Schultz , February 11, 2024

Today Media, a publisher of regional lifestyle magazines, business publications and websites in several East Coast markets, has acquired Bethesda magazine and the news site MoCo360 from Z-Pop Media, the company announced on Friday. 

Terms were not disclosed. 

Bethesda and MoCo360, which cover Montgomery County in suburban Maryland, are “a great fit” for Today Media, says Rob Martinelli, CEO of Today Media.

The MoCo360 site was a particular draw. “I’ve seen how important the site is to the community,” Martinelli says. “We’re excited to continue the critical role of providing local news.”

Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Today Media publishes in four East Coast markets, including New York's Westchester County and the Hudson Valley, Delaware and suburban Philadelphia. 

Kathleen Neary, former Bethesda associate editor, will now serve as editor of the publication. Longtime contributor Julie Rasicot has been named editor of MoCo360.

Bethesda, which appears six times per year, distributes 25,000 copies of its magazine each time, and achieves 375,000 website visits per month.