October Issue: Is DC the Loneliest City in the Country?

FEATURES

Want a Friend in Washington?

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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

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This invasive and elusive fish is best caught by bow and arrow. We went on an evening expedition to see how it’s hunted. By Sylvie McNamara.

Most Powerful Women

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The 300 most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, law, media, education, and nonprofits. By Washingtonian Staff.

CAPITAL COMMENT

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An intriguing exhibit on Shakespeare and Black women . . . Bald men in DC get vulnerable in a new podcast . . . Could a local professor’s new book help with bad dogs? . . . “Wind phones” offer a connection to the dearly departed.

Big Picture: The fight over data centers is not new to Virginia residents—for years it’s been an issue in their own backyards. By Helena Getahun-Hawkins.

THINGS TO DO

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Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.

IQ

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Should Democrats be More Surprising?: Former Senate staffer Adam Jentleson thinks his party can reclaim power by being a lot less predictable. By Sylvie McNamara.

Making the Chef: In his eyebrow-raising memoir, Inn at Little Washington chef Patrick O’Connell reveals surprising details from his past. By Sylvie McNamara.

LIFE, TRAVEL & HEALTH

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Lucky Break: These nearby gaming destinations are a good bet for poker, table games, horseracing wagers, and other winning entertainment. By Daniella Byck.

Surviving Together: They’re husband and wife. They’ve both been diagnosed with breast cancer. By Daniella Byck.

Machine Learning: Artificial intelligence has entered the classroom, forcing private schools to figure out how to treat the technology. By Damare Baker.

TASTE

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Highly Sated: Dig into our critic’s 11 favorite comfort dishes. By Ann Limpert.

Hidden Eats: A Turkish breakfast worth the drive. By Ike Allen.

Meet Microangelo: To Hasan Kale, a kernel of popcorn is a canvas. By Nevin Martell.

Feast of Eden: Three new spots to check out at Falls Church’s Vietnamese hub. By Jessica Sidman.

HOME

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What’s Cooking: The latest trends in kitchen design. By Amy Moeller.

Neighborhood Briefing: Bethesda: Favorite places—new and old—to eat, drink, and shop. Plus, a suggested itinerary for enjoying a day there. By Sydney Carroll and Walker Whalen.

Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions.

FIRST PERSON

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A “porch stylist” on what fall means to people and why a seasonal reset is important. As told to Amy Moeller.

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