A local perspective on the lasting economic damage of the 2025 Congressional shutdown on DC’s hospitality industry, detailing $650 million in lost hotel revenue, permanent restaurant closures, and the $16 billion wage gap for federal families.
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DC Has a New Must-Visit Brewery East of the River
Get the details on the new Atlas Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room in Ward 8. Find info on the solar-powered brewery, Andy’s Pizza, and tap room hours for the new location in Southeast DC, just a 5-minute walk from the Anacostia Metro.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is Coming Soon!
Get all the details on the 2025 DowntownDC Holiday Market. Find hours, locations, and a full list of the 115+ local vendors, 15 food stalls like Daikaya and Carmine’s, and festive activations like the Dirty Habit Winter Chalet.
DC Neighbors in Need Get a Major Thanksgiving Assist from Giant Food!
Giant Food, the D.C. United Foundation, and local D.C. chefs are giving away 1,000 free Thanksgiving meal kits to furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients. Sign-ups begin Nov. 7 for the Nov. 25 pickup.