The Smithsonian’s popular National Air and Space Museum in D.C. is one of the first museums that reopened to the public Friday after a monthlong closure during the…
Read more Smithsonian museums in DC reopen after record 43-day government shutdown – WTOP NewsA bakery near the National Zoo is celebrating the impending return of zoo visitors after seeing a drop in foot traffic and sales during the government shutdown. This…
Read more ‘Huge difference’: DC businesses feel impact of National Zoo’s closure — and reopening – WTOP NewsThere are businesses providing deals, tickets and even free food to federal workers as they wait for Congress to pass a bill to end the government shutdown. We…
Read more Where to find free food, deals, specials for federal workers during the shutdown – WTOP NewsThe line to get in was 200 people deep before the doors opened Thursday at a job fair sponsored by Prince George’s County. In line, furloughed federal workers…
Read more Hundreds of furloughed feds and others looking for work swarm Prince George’s County job fair – WTOP NewsThe Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday afternoon that it will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 “high-volume” markets Friday morning, if the shutdown continues. The Federal Aviation…
Read more What you need to know if you plan to travel this weekend – WTOP NewsFederal workers are dealing with more and more angst as the government shutdown drags on and furloughs continue, so some are picking up new hobbies. (CNN) — Almost…
Read more Job fairs, hobbies and community conversations: How federal workers are coping with shutdown angst – WTOP NewsReagan National Airport became the latest this week to report delays because of staffing issues Wednesday amid a government shutdown. Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International…
Read more What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown – WTOP NewsAs the government shutdown enters its 35th day, former Virginia Rep. Tom Davis warns it won’t end until one party loses public support. As it reaches its 35th…
Read more What could end government shutdown? Former Va. congressman weighs in – WTOP NewsD.C.-area leaders expressed relief and agreement after two federal judges ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to continue paying SNAP benefits during the shutdown. Most D.C.-area leaders agree with…
Read more What DC-area leaders are saying about judges’ order to continue SNAP payments during shutdown – WTOP NewsTens of thousands of federal workers living in Prince George’s County, Maryland, haven’t been paid the entire month of October, straining household finances in a number of places.…
Read more ‘We’re very concerned’: Prince George’s Co. works to support residents impacted by shutdown – WTOP NewsKnine Rescue has been getting an influx of animals during the government shutdown. Knine Rescue has been getting an influx of animals during the government shutdown. (WTOP/Scott Gelman)…
Read more ‘Worst it’s ever been’: Md. rescue says shutdown contributing to rise in pet surrenders – WTOP NewsA furloughed tax attorney is turning his childhood dream into a reality with more time on his hands during the nearly monthlong government shutdown. This page contains a…
Read more Furloughed IRS tax attorney starts second career running popular hot dog stand – WTOP NewsThe ongoing federal government shutdown, increased immigration enforcement, and the role parents play in public schools in Virginia were among the issues on some voters’ minds at an…
Read more What issues are bringing record numbers of Virginia early voters to the polls? – WTOP NewsThe ongoing federal government shutdown, increased immigration enforcement, and the role parents play in public schools in Virginia were among the issues on some voters’ minds at an…
Read more What issues are bringing record numbers of Virginia early voters to the polls? – WTOP NewsTwo Democratic members of Congress from Prince George’s County held a roundtable meeting Thursday in Bowie to talk about the government shutdown. Two Democratic members of Congress from…
Read more Maryland Democrats hear from federal workers at Bowie town hall – WTOP NewsA D.C.-area real estate broker said the housing market has shown resiliency during the government shutdown. But he’s concerned about the risk of a recession. We want to…
Read more DC-area housing market holds steady, but risks of recession grow – WTOP NewsA D.C.-area food bank is stepping in to help furloughed federal workers who are having trouble making ends meet now that they’re missing paychecks. A D.C.-area food bank…
Read more Free food assistance for furloughed federal workers during shutdown – WTOP NewsEmily Gross, a furloughed worker at the Internal Revenue Service, said many of her colleagues are concerned about how long the government shutdown could last. Young federal government…
Read more Furloughed IRS worker describes consequences of government shutdown – WTOP NewsStarting Tuesday, D.C. residents will finally be able to get marriage licenses in the District for the first time since the federal government shutdown. Romance is no longer…
Read more LOVE Act helps DC residents tie the knot again – WTOP NewsThe White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government…
Read more Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown – WTOP News