October Issue: Is DC the Loneliest City in the Country?
A Washingtonian feature article explores the social isolation epidemic in Washington, D.C., examining why the city is frequently labeled as the nation's loneliest.
FEATURES Want a Friend in Washington? Social isolation is a national public-health epidemic—and DC, which has been called “America’s loneliest city,” is hardly immune. Here’s how to make the connections you might be missing. By Daniella Byck, Patrick Hruby, Rebecca Norris, Briana Thomas, Walker Whalen, and Andrew Zaleski. Shooting Snakehead This invasive and elusive […] The post October Issue: Is DC the Loneliest City in the Country? first appeared on Washingtonian.
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