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.
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A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
Almost three-quarters of Americans plan to stay home for the July Fourth holiday, a survey shows.
Whether or not to hold the town's July 4th festivities became a heated debate in North Brookfield.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
Dozens of communities across eastern and central Massachusetts will be celebrating July 4th with fireworks. Find the display nearest to you.
Bostonians love an excuse to party, and there is no better reason than the Fourth of July. The city and its people go all out to mark that day with signature musical events, parades and much, much more.
Here's a guide for everything you need to know for the 4th of July celebration on the Esplanade.
The returning locals, families from across the country, and newer U.S. citizens all came together to celebrate a patriotic night.
Get ready to wow the crowd this Fourth of July with these simple make ahead hors d'oeuvre. These wallet-friendly recipes are a great way to feed a big crowd with minimal effort. Chips and dip just took on a whole new meaning with our compilation of bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
A preview of five of America's best Fourth of July parades
Get involved with the holiday spirit by dressing in trendy red, white, and blue, while also staying fashion-forward with a patriotic flair.
The Fourth of July is a big day in Boston, perhaps even more so there than anywhere else in the country. Here are just five of the best events being held in Boston to celebrate this Independence Day.
Keeping children entertained on the Fourth of July can be tricky. Here are a few different activities that kids will enjoy.
If you're throwing a backyard BBQ for July 4, here are some awesome festive favor ideas to send home with your guests.
Start planning your July 4th summer wedding with these trendy ideas.
There are a lot of very exciting, very cool, and very thrilling adventures to be had near Boston this summer.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
Nearly a half of a million spectators are expected to fill the esplanade and surrounding areas on Monday.
Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O'Dell will be celebrating July 4th on the Hatch Shell stage at the Boston Esplanade.
Boom! Bang! Boom! Fireworks are a true sign of the 4th of July in Boston and around the country. Blasts of cascading color fill the skies and provide family-fun entertainment.
Music of all kinds is entertaining and fun, but patriotic music strikes a chord in most everyone's heart. 4th of July concerts are the epitome of patriotism and fun for the whole family.
There are lots of ways to decorate for the Fourth of July on a budget. Here are seven ideas to spark your inner decorator.
Craft beer is a special local blend that is usually a seasonal taste choice. Local breweries conjure up a variety of fresh flavors to please the palate at every 4th of July backyard BBQ.
Start crafting your July 4th dessert spread with these red, white, and blue recipes.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
A Rhode Island company's uncrewed maritime vessels have been used all over the globe including by the U.S. military in the Pacific.
The Red Line continues to be plagued by delays, less than a week after the MBTA touted the "successful" completion of a 10-day shutdown.
A man was shot and killed on a street in Boston late Wednesday morning. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law Wednesday to limit ICE agents' access to schools, hospitals, and courts in the state.
The last nanny who worked for the Clancy family testified at trial that Lindsay was a wonderful mom who loved her children.
The Lindsay Clancy trial is creating a national conversation about postpartum mental health. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. Prosecutors say she did it deliberately, but her defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Dr. Kameelah Phillips and Dr. Catherine Birndorf discuss postpartum mental health and warning signs.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law Wednesday to limit ICE agents' access to schools, hospitals, and courts in the state.
A Rhode Island company's uncrewed maritime vessels have been used all over the globe including by the U.S. military in the Pacific.
A man was shot and killed on a street in Boston late Wednesday morning. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.