A strong majority of people in Washington, D.C.’s most diverse communities say they’re happy living in mixed neighborhoods.
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Arlington, Va., Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
CSM and the Anthem Foundation release the 2021 American Fitness Index, ranking America’s 100 largest cities on health behaviors, chronic disease and community infrastructure indicators. Arlington, Va. earned the title of “America’s Fittest City.” Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; St. Paul, Minnesota; Irvine, California; Portland, Oregon; and Atlanta, Georgia; round out the top 10 fittest cities.
New Report Estimates 10,000 People 65 and Older Living with Dementia in the Nation’s Capital
A report released today estimates that about 10,000 Washington, D.C. residents 65 and older are living with dementia, a general term for a range of memory loss disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Capitol law enforcement lacked cohesion, but showed possible complicity
On Jan. 6, a pro-Trump mob overwhelmed U.S. Capitol Police in an insurrection designed to prevent the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Sabrina Karim, professor of government at Cornell University, is an expert on the security sector and police reform.…
National Farmers Market Week Kicks Off Sunday, and D.C. Ranks #1 in the U.S.
Aug. 2-8 marks National Farmers Market Week! D.C. ranks number one for farmers markets among the 100 largest U.S. cities according to the 2020 American Fitness Index rankings published by ACSM and the Anthem Foundation. More than 8,600 farmers markets currently operate across the U.S., stimulating the local economy and providing access to nourishing food.