July 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence Day Like None Other
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
History-minded revelers can celebrate the Fourth of July by checking out an original copy of the Declaration of Independence at the state's Commonwealth Museum.
On this 4th of July, you can see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence right here in Boston.
One of 14 original copies of the Declaration of Independence will again be on public display for the 4th of July on Boston.
National Public Radio marked the Fourth of July by tweeting the entire Declaration of Independence, but it seems some Twitter users didn't recognize what they were reading.
Bostonians can go see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence at the state-run Commonwealth Museum Tuesday.
An original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display in Boston for the Fourth of July.
Harvard University researchers say they've discovered a second parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence.
A huge crowd gathered Monday morning for a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House--the same place it was first read from in 1776.
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In celebration of Independence Day, several cities across the nation are hosting fun-filled activities by day and then concluding with spectacular pyrotechnic shows that can be viewed from miles away. Here are five of the best places in America to celebrate the Fourth of July
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
A controversy is brewing over the latest Samuel Adams beer commercial.
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
The Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs series heats up tonight; the winner takes the series lead.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
Jurors in the Karen Read case could soon hear testimony from people who attended a Canton house party before John O'Keefe's death.
A large police force entered pro-Palestinian protesters' encampment on the MIT campus early Friday morning.
A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian student protestors.
Spirit Airlines says passengers involved in a fight on a plane that landed in Boston can no longer fly with them.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Alzheimer's disease may be passed down in families more than previously thought.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
The Celtics were embarrassed by the Cavaliers in Game 2, thanks in large part to a lackluster -- and "unacceptable" -- defensive effort.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Glen Davis, better known as "Big Baby" during his basketball career, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding the NBA's healthcare plan.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.