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Maryland Grapples with Lingering Impacts of Longest Federal Shutdown
14 Nov
Summary
- Thousands of federal workers in Maryland await back pay
- Dozens of flight cancellations at BWI Airport due to shutdown
- Local food pantry sees surge in demand from seniors, federal workers
As of November 14th, 2025, the lingering effects of the federal government shutdown are still being felt in the state of Maryland. Thousands of federal workers in the state must wait to receive their back pay, even though federal offices have since reopened.
The shutdown's impact was also evident at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, where dozens of flights were canceled on November 9th, 2025. The FAA-ordered flight reductions implemented near the end of the shutdown continue to disrupt airport operations.
In the Baltimore suburb of Woodlawn, the Social Security Administration headquarters reopened on November 9th, 2025, as the federal government resumed operations. However, the shutdown's fallout is still being addressed by local organizations like the Morning Star Baptist Church food pantry.
Helen Carpenter, who runs the food pantry, has seen a significant increase in the number of people seeking assistance, including not just federal workers but also seniors whose SNAP benefits were cut during the shutdown. Carpenter is preparing to serve 1,000 people on Thanksgiving, hoping to provide meals for those struggling to make ends meet.
As the government works to get back on track, Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski emphasizes the need to avoid another shutdown and address the issues that have been made clear, such as the rising costs of healthcare that have further burdened Maryland families.
