RESEARCH: Individuals who consume more local news are less lonely. 📰☕
Whether it’s a community spotlight or an obituary, local news helps folks know what’s happening (and therefore, where to gather) and encourages a sense of community identity, according to researchers at George Washington University.
From Washington Monthly
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/06/16/how-local-news-reduces-loneliness/
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