4th of July News

Michigan's year-old law allowing the sale and use of airborne fireworks could be changed after it enflamed public complaints last summer because of late-night backyard blasting.

The British Invasion Tribute Band that rocked the Orange Fairgrounds last Labor Day has been booked for the annual Fourth of July concert and Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 6. Typically, when a show runs long, concert-goers will slowly sneak away, but this was not the case at the 2012 Labor Day concert.

Residents in this region, much like Americans throughout the country, look forward to celebrating the nation's independence every Fourth of July.

Israel's recent 65th Independence Day was a nostalgic time for me. The last time that I celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut in Jerusalem was in 1978.

As part of celebrating the nation's birthday, Wawa, VH1 and the city of Philadelphia have teamed up to the put together the Wawa Welcome America! Festival, billed as "The Largest Free Concert in America." Joined by Mayor Michael Nutter, the city of Philadelphia will celebrate the 4th of July Jam with a host of artists including The Roots, John ... (more)

Talk about fireworks. A group that says it plans to march from Virginia into DC on the Fourth of July with loaded guns - a violation of DC gun laws - is being met with resistance by DC's Chief of Police Cathy Lanier.

The Fourth of July might not be a week-long celebration this year, if an ordinance under consideration by Summerville Town Council goes through.

Barring a last-minute reprieve, volunteer organizers in Paso Robles have scratched plans for PasoBlast at Barney Schwartz Park, saying they've raised less than half the amount of money needed.

It's official. Old Crow Medicine Show will help Jackson Hole celebrate the Fourth of July with a concert at the base of Snow King.

The British Invasion Tribute Band that rocked the Orange Fairgrounds last Labor Day has been booked for the annual Fourth of July concert and Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 6. Typically, when a show runs long, concert-goers will slowly sneak away, but this was not the case at the 2012 Labor Day concert.

When we hear of children losing their lives at the hand of gunfire, it breaks our heart.

Talk about fireworks. A group that says it plans to march from Virginia into DC on the Fourth of July with loaded guns - a violation of DC gun laws - is being met with resistance by DC's Chief of Police Cathy Lanier.

If you are looking for a place to party this July 4th look no further. Philadelphia will be having its annual 4th of July Jam on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Prince Harry's visit to the District begins on Thursday, starting with a visit to Capitol Hill to check out a photo exhibition on landmines, then a dinner at the British Ambassador's residence.

Thomas Jeferson , right is appalled by greedy businessman Bob McGuffin, portrayed by G.Wayne Melvin, who is seeking political office, one of the many comic scenes in the latest SCT performance, 'Lost on the Fourth of July.' This is the final weekend of the show.

The Statue of Liberty is due to reopen for Fourth of July after Superstorm Sandy flooded the island where it stands.

Open until 8 p.m. tonight, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mother's Day is Sunday.

Thousands begin their Independence Day festivities by participating in the Village Runner 4th of July 5K Run/Walk. Photo by Randy Hours before grills are heated and sites picked out to view displays of fireworks, thousands of participants begin their Independence Day festivities by completing a 3.1-mile course on the streets of Redondo Beach.

The country's largest Fourth of July fireworks display will take place over the Hudson River again this year - and to make it happen, Macy's is teaming up with a superstar.

John Mayer speaks on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.