City Paper means a lot of things to a lot of people. Beyond being a credible, reliable and spirited newsweekly, there's a culture here — a culture drawn together around the belief that an informed citizenry is the key to preserving democracy, and to improving local communities.

With Brian in charge, City Paper is about to become even more relevant than it has been.

"Never forget where you've come from," my older brother, Frank, used to say, "and you'll always know where you're heading."