Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
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Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
CBS hosts a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Dearborn police ran a "zero tolerance" enforcement of fireworks rules during the Fourth of July weekend.
Air quality index levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Residents who live along the parade route say days like these are extra special.
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on 110 road projects out of 179 that are currently active.
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, law enforcement in Oakland County, Michigan, and across the state are stepping up patrols on the lakes.
More than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to hit the roads or take to the skies for travel around the July 4 holiday.
The U.S. trade war with China has sharply curbed fireworks imports. "The timing of the tariffs couldn't have hit at a worse time," one industry rep says.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.
The Ford Fireworks show along the Detroit River will begin around 10 p.m. Monday.
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
The man who went viral after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting a firework is reminding people about the dangers of fireworks.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Starting on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, 43 Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be deployed at 19 lakes across the county, including at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
A Michigan deputy was hit with a firework that exploded just seconds after it bounced off his chest.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that traffic restrictions on several Michigan roads would be temporarily removed for travel over the Fourth of July holiday.
