When the government shut down threatened Halloween bathrooms, a town rallied

By Andrea Shea

Published October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT

During its busiest time of year, "The Witch City" has come together to keep a national park site open — so all its costumed visitors can use the bathroom.

Andrea Shea

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