Philadelphia Pastry Shop Serves Up A Special July 4th Treat
A Philadelphia pastry shop institution baked a free red, white and blue 'Happy Birthday America' cake, and served it up, along with plenty of cupcakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
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A Philadelphia pastry shop institution baked a free red, white and blue 'Happy Birthday America' cake, and served it up, along with plenty of cupcakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
Thousands of people lined 2nd Street Pike in Southampton, Bucks County to watch one of the biggest 4th of July parades in the suburbs.
Each year, Philadelphia strives to create a bigger and better party to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
On Independence Day, a tragic anniversary is marked in Gloucester City, Camden County. Three firefighters and three sisters were killed in a house fire.
Southern New Jersey has opened several municipal cooling stations which will be open throughout July 3-4, 2012.
If you want to see fireworks this holiday, it's best to head to a community display rather than celebrating in your backyard.
Many Occupy activists were at Franklin Square on Monday for speeches and organizing activities, and some were just being released from police custody.
Get ready for Occupy Fourth of July in the cradle of liberty.
Nobody does Independence Day better than Philadelphia, the city where it all originated. This area, steeped in historical significance for the United States, boasts some of the best fireworks displays in the country with celebrations like none other. From week-long extravaganzas to fiery explosions in the sky, these are the best places to go on the 4th of July.
Fireworks displays happen everywhere on July 4th. But some cities and towns put a unique spin on this American holiday.
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
A day of fun in the sun requires some planning. Here's a handy checklist for a day at the beach, the lake or the local pool.
Competitive eating is as American as (lots of) apple pie. What does it take to be competitive in the world of competitive eating?
Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.
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Fourth of July in Philadelphia wouldn't be complete without a variety of activities along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Along High Street in Pottstown, all signs lead you to believe this town's July 4th celebration is a sure thing, but the party this year has been anything but guaranteed.
The dangers of fireworks. Hospitals are gearing up for an expected patient increase this fourth of July weekend. Emergency rooms treated 8,600 firework related injuries last year.
As people in the New Amsterdam Apartments in Marlton prepare for the 4th of July, red, white and blue started popping up around the complex. That was until a flyer prohibiting the hanging of flags or signs was delivered to mailboxes Friday.
Motorists continue to see lower prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Beginning on Saturday, July 2, 2011, the Camden and Philadelphia Waterfronts will host Independence Blast!, a three-day-long festival packed with multiple special events to help kick-off Independence Day celebrations along the Delaware River Waterfront.
