News & Politics | Things to Do Here’s When the Smithsonian Museums and Zoo Will Reopen Because we all missed the pandas during the shutdown. Government Shutdown, Smithsonian, ZooNovember 13, 2025
News & Politics How Previous Shutdowns Ended They've never ended in clear victories for anyone. Government ShutdownNovember 10, 2025
Food | News & Politics Where to Get a Free Meal Around DC During the Government Shutdown Restaurants are offering food to furloughed workers and those receiving SNAP benefits Free food, Government ShutdownNovember 7, 2025
News & Politics DC Businesses and Nonprofits Helping Federal Workers—and How You Can Help Where to get free meals and groceries, help with utility and phone bills, and other assistance. Federal workers, Government ShutdownOctober 31, 2025
Food | News & Politics José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen Will Feed Furloughed Federal Workers Free meals will be available in Navy Yard today. Government Shutdown, World Central KitchenOctober 27, 2025
News & Politics How Much Worse Can This Government Shutdown Make Federal Workers Feel? A UVA professor says furloughs historically cost civil servants much more than their paychecks. Government Shutdown, Q&AOctober 6, 2025
News & Politics | Things to Do How to Survive the Government Shutdown in the DC Area Our guide to where furloughed federal workers can find joy right now—on a budget. Government ShutdownOctober 3, 2025
Things to Do DC Museums and Attractions Offering Shutdown Discounts for Federal Workers The list includes the Spy Museum, Planet Word, and the Washington Spirit. Government Shutdown, Museums, Things to Do in DC, Washington SpiritOctober 2, 2025
Food | News & Politics Government Shutdown Is the Latest Blow to DC’s Beleaguered Restaurant Industry "It feels different, like there's more things that we're coming up against." Government ShutdownOctober 2, 2025
Food Food and Drink Deals in the DC Area During the Shutdown When the government shuts down, it's time for bottoms up. drink specials, Government ShutdownOctober 1, 2025
