Philadelphia officials discuss preps for nation's 250th anniversary in 2026
Philadelphia has big plans for 2026 when the nation will mark 250 years since its founding in the historic city.
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Philadelphia has big plans for 2026 when the nation will mark 250 years since its founding in the historic city.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
A Bucks County farm owner breathes a sigh of relief as her runaway emu, spooked by 4th of July fireworks, is returned home after being on the loose for 24 hours. Madeleine Wright reports.
Inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are documents young and old that have given the United States of America a blueprint to this very moment.
An estimated 400 people attended the demonstration at City Hall.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
People packed the beach and boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Thursday to celebrate Independence Day and see the fireworks. More fireworks are scheduled for Sunday.
Crowds gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July with performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo and fireworks.
People in Atlantic City were trickling off the beach Thursday evening and looking ahead to the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Dozens of new American citizens celebrated their naturalization in Camden, New Jersey, Thursday on the Battleship New Jersey.
People are gathering on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America July 4 celebration, which features performances from Kesha and Ne-Yo as well as fireworks.
Dozens of new American citizens participated in a naturalization ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on July 4 in Camden.
Fireworks are synonymous with the 4th of July but for military veterans they may trigger flashbacks and anxiety. The Department of Veteran Affairs shares tips on how veterans can cope with the celebratory fireworks.
The VA has an entire website dedicated to helping veterans cope and prepare for fireworks because the loud sounds and flashing lights can trigger bad memories of combat. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the first-ever One Philly Award to Dawn Staley, a Philly native and coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team.
At the annual Fourth of July celebration in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, neighbors enjoyed a parade, hot dogs, candy and more.
After several people were rescued from the ocean last weekend, families and lifeguards are focusing on safety.
More than 4,000 people from all walks of life participated in the Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia on July 4. The diversity on display brought hope to many watching.
Lifeguards in Ocean City, New Jersey, are watching the water as hundreds of thousands hit the beach for the Fourth of July holiday. They advise caution as there could be strong rip currents.
Willie Nelson and other iconic artists are set to perform at a 4th of July picnic in Camden.
Fans celebrated America's birthday in a different way this year by enjoying some of the most iconic musical artists at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic. Marcella Baietto reports.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Nauti has a 4th of July themed "firecracker doughnut" and Johnson's Popcorn is celebrating 50 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. With plenty of people headed down the Jersey Shore for Independence Day Wakisha Bailey is checking in with busy local businesses.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and over the weekend.
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.
