Government Office & Library Closings Today (March 12, 2026)

Federal Shutdown Update: The partial government shutdown continues to impact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Travelers at major hubs should expect significant delays; however, BWI-Marshall (Baltimore) remains fully operational with standard security wait times reported today.
Severe Weather Warning: A “Slight Risk” of severe weather and flash flooding is in effect for the Mid-Atlantic today. Residents in low-lying areas of Maryland and Virginia are advised to monitor local alerts for sudden municipal office closures if flooding occurs.
USPS Processing Delay: Heavy thunderstorms and severe weather across the Midwestern and Atlantic U.S. (including PA, MD, and DC) may cause 24-hour delays in the processing and transportation of mail and packages today.
NYC Parking Notice: Alternate Side Parking (ASP) is ACTIVE today, March 12. Despite the cold front, street cleaning rules are in full effect. Ensure vehicles are moved to avoid the $65 (Manhattan below 96th) or $45 (all other areas) fines.
Library Exhibition Closure: The NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Treasures Exhibition) is officially CLOSED starting today, March 12, through March 20 for essential collection rotation and preservation.

Office Type	Location	Status for March 12, 2026	Reason
Social Security (SSA)	Northeast Region	OPEN	Regular hours; however, staff shortages due to the ongoing shutdown may lead to longer wait times.
EEOC Field Offices	Cleveland / Pittsburgh	OPEN	These offices have resumed normal operations following yesterday’s weather closures.
State Courthouse	Baltimore, MD	OPEN (Alert)	Standard hours; however, severe weather/flash flood risks in the afternoon may trigger early dismissals.
NY DMV	NYC / Albany	OPEN	Regular hours. No weather-related suspensions reported as of 7:00 AM.
Federal Courts	Boston, MA	OPEN	Operating on standard Thursday schedules.

New York Public Library (NYPL): Most branches are OPEN. Note: The Polonsky Exhibition at the Schwarzman Building is CLOSED for rotation (Mar 12–20).
Boston Public Library: All locations are OPEN. No weather-related closures currently active for the March 12 morning commute.
Free Library of Philadelphia: All branches are OPEN. Libraries are operating as standard community hubs; “Cooling Center” status has ended as temperatures drop into the 40s/50s today.
Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore): OPEN. Central and neighborhood branches are monitoring the “Slight Risk” of severe afternoon storms.

Philadelphia, PA: Collections are ON SCHEDULE. There are no holiday or weather delays currently impacting the Thursday routes.
Boston, MA: ON SCHEDULE. Residents are advised to secure lightweight recycling bins as gusty winds accompany the arriving cold front.
NYC: Collections are ON SCHEDULE. DSNY is operating at full capacity following the suspension of ASP earlier this week.

New York City: Alternate Side Parking is IN EFFECT.
Boston, MA: No parking bans or “Blue Light” alerts are active.
Philadelphia, PA: Normal parking enforcement is active; no snow emergencies in effect.

Domestic Status: Delivery is ACTIVE, but localized flooding in the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic may cause rural route delays.
International Suspensions: USPS has updated its temporary suspension list. Mail acceptance remains suspended for Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, and Iraq due to lack of transportation.
Systems Release: A Commercial Systems Release is scheduled for today, March 12; some online business portals may experience brief maintenance windows.

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