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The federal government is barreling toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with the Senate adjourning for the night, leaving no chance a deal is passed by Congress by the midnight deadline.
A government shutdown will impact government services and cause all nonessential federal workers to be furloughed. Essential workers, such as military servicemembers and the TSA, to continue working without pay.
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The shutdown could also have major impacts to Philadelphia-area residents and businesses. Here's what to know.
Tourism
A shutdown could lead to the closure of National Parks and federal sites, or, leave them severely understaffed.
Many of Philly's main tourist attractions, such as the Independ