A news organization with coverage focused on the region’s senior population is starting 2026 under new ownership.
The Beacon Newspapers Inc. reported Jan. 7 that the print and online publications have been purchased from owners Stuart and Judy Rosenthal by the company’s longtime executive vice president, Gordon Hasenei.
The Rosenthals established the company in 1989. It currently has print editions in the Washington and Baltimore metro areas as well as in Howard County, Md., along with an online presence.
Combined, the publications reach 400,000 readers monthly, according to the firm. It also publishes online-resource guides and presents expo events aimed at the 50+ population group.
The sale was consummated Dec. 31.
“I want to express my deepest appreciation to the Rosenthals for 37 years of producing such a high-quality, trusted and informative publication,” he said in a statement. “While Stuart and Judy are retiring, they will remain available for guidance as we embark on this exciting next chapter.”
Hasenei will serve as publisher and CEO of the publications.
“Having been an integral part of the Beacon for more than 20 years, I am intimately familiar with every aspect of our operations,” he said.
According to the company, The Beacon has many strategic initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond, starting with a fresh cover design for its monthly newspapers.
“This creative new look is designed to engage our loyal readers while appealing to a broader audience who may not yet be familiar with the Beacon,” Hasenei said.
The news organization will now operate in coordination with the Positive Aging Community and Sourcebook, led by its founder, Steve Gurney.
Both organizations will continue to retain their distinct brands while collaborating on shared initiatives to better serve older adults, caregivers and professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, company officials said.
“This coordination between The Beacon Newspapers and the Positive Aging Community represents one of the most exciting developments in content and media supporting the older adult audience since these two pioneer platforms were founded over three decades ago,” Gurney said.
“Consumers, families and organizations will all benefit from greater access to trusted resources, comprehensive information and meaningful opportunities to connect with the fastest-growing demographic in our region,” he said.
The Positive Aging Community publishes the Positive Aging SourceBooks, two annual guides to senior living and aging-in-place resources in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Inspired by his family’s experience caring for his grandfather, Gurney launched Retirement Living SourceBook in 1990, creating a comprehensive resource that quickly expanded across the Mid-Atlantic to serve the D.C. metro, Maryland and Philadelphia regions.
An expert in the field of aging and longevity, Gurney also hosts weekly discussions and podcasts with thought leaders on topics from aging in place to caregiving to memory care.
